Book - A 1000 X Better: A Rebel by Design

Interior designer Kirsten Blazek, known for her focus on sustainability and for mixing vintage with contemporary pieces, shares inspiration for creating an authentic, livable home.

Blazek’s company, A 1000 X Better, takes a holistic approach to design: repurposing existing pieces and materials, sourcing eco-friendly products, and always putting individuality first. Through chapters like “Find Your Unique,” “A Reflection of You,” and “Every Home Wants to Be Heard,” she shares her favorite interiors and her core design elements, from color theory and layered texture and pattern to the importance of art and personally meaningful objects.

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