A 1000 X Better - by Kirsten Blazek (Hardcover)

About the Book

Up-and-coming interior designer Kirsten Blazek, known for her focus on sustainability and mixing vintage with contemporary pieces, shares inspiration for creating an authentic and livable home. Blazek's company, A 1000 X Better, takes a holistic approach to design, prioritizing individuality while also emphasizing sustainability, from repurposing existing pieces and materials to sourcing eco-friendly products. Her interiors combine contemporary design elements with vintage pieces, resulting in a modern and warm sensibility. IN this book, Blazek breaks down her design philosophy into chapters that help us to articulate what we're looking for and show us how we can create spaces that are comfortable, stylish, and personal: "Find Your Unique," "A Reflection of You," and "Every Home Wants to Be Heard." Blazek reveals her favorite interiors while sharing her fundamental design elements: color theory, layering of texture and pattern, and the importance of art and personally meaningful objects. THE result is a range of interiors and styles, illustrating how these elements might be translated into our own spaces. Blazek's blend of traditional and contemporary design along with personal and custom touches results in the type of inviting and livable spaces that we all aspire to.

Book Synopsis

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

Blazek's company, A 1000 X Better, takes a holistic approach to design, prioritizing individuality while also emphasizing sustainability, from repurposing existing pieces and materials to sourcing eco-friendly products. Her interiors combine contemporary design elements with vintage pieces, resulting in a modern and warm sensibility.

In this book, Blazek breaks down her design philosophy into chapters that help us to articulate what we're looking for and show us how we can create spaces that are comfortable, stylish, and personal: "Find Your Unique," "A Reflection of You," and "Every Home Wants to Be Heard." Blazek reveals her favorite interiors while sharing her fundamental design elements: color theory, layering of texture and pattern, and the importance of art and personally meaningful objects.

The result is a range of interiors and styles, illustrating how these elements might be translated into our own spaces. Blazek's blend of traditional and contemporary design along with personal and custom touches results in the type of inviting and livable spaces that we all aspire to.

Review Quotes

"In her new book, 1000x Better, published by Rizzoli, Blazek shares a glimpse of her creative mind as well as her philosophies on kindness, determination, and focus. From her early years in her native Scotland to her journey to California to start her family, Blazek shows in both full rooms and subtle vignettes her unique approach to design, sprinkling in universal advice and bon mots along the way. Here we share an excerpt of images from the book, showcasing her evolving work and living laboratory of design ideas, all spurred by the notion that everyone is the architect of their own destiny." -- DREW Magazine

"Interior designer Kirsten Blazek walks through her sustainable design philosophy, combining the contemporary and the vintage. With a decade of experience, she advises on how to bring eco-friendly pieces into your interior decorating. Learn how to be kind to the planet and make your home beautiful in the process." -- House Beautiful

"Hitting the shelves today--A 1000 X Better: A Rebel by Design Interiors by Kirsten Blazek, a comprehensive selection of Blazek's work at her firm A 1000 X Better and their holistic approach to design. With a focus on sustainability, her aesthetic combines contemporary design with vintage pieces, creating warm and collected spaces. In this book, Blazek showcases her favorite interiors while sharing her fundamental design elements: color theory, layering of texture and pattern, and the importance of art and personally meaningful objects." -- California Home & Design

About the Author

Kirsten Blazek launched A 1000 X Better as a home staging company in 2014. What began as a passion project quickly turned into a thriving business endeavor. AXB soon transitioned into an interior design firm for residential and commercial spaces on both the West and East Coasts.

Emily Henderson is a stylist, interior designer, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of StyleByEmilyHenderson.com.