Last week I traveled to Palm Springs for Modernism Week 2017 (you even got a look at my style must-haves that came along in my bag on the road trip). Take a peek at this past weekend's festivities here. For the full rundown on the Christopher Kennedy Compound redesign and the Palm Springs Door Tour though, read my full coverage for Apartment Therapy. READ FULL BLOG
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Small Space Living Tips With STRUKTR Studio's Marni Epstein-Mervis on Apartment Therapy
Welp, we're super excited to once again be featured on Apartment Therapy! This time around my husband Laine and I share tips on small space living. I'm a maximalist, he's a minimalist so we're sharing insights on what happened when we merged our lives and styles into just 570 sqft in Los Angeles' historic Highland Park neighborhood.
Living small is living large at the moment. The trend has produced everything from HGTV's Tiny House Hunters to skyscraper micro-units in high-priced cities. So whether you're living small because you're trying to live greener, or simply trying to get the most bang for your buck it seems like more people than ever are trying to maximize their space.
That's why when Apartment Therapy asked us to share our experience as a couple we were eager to share what we've learned. There were some tears, many trips to Goodwill, spreadsheets, and obviously compromise - oh and Legos, of course! To help you navigate the world of tiny living, read about how we combined our maximalist and minimalist styles, share space & deal with stuff .
In case you missed our full Apartment Therapy house tour you can sneak a peek at our digs here.
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6 Blogs Every Designer Should Be On
As a designer, there are a few essential blogs that you're probably dying to be on. For a designer, translating your brand and ethos into an evocative story that is a must-print for any publication can be challenging. What angle do you take? What tone do you use? What photos should I use? But telling that evocative must-print story is also how you can score press for your brand. An important part of telling a great story, is making sure that you share it with the right audience - a publication who's coverage aligns with what you do, and how you do it.
To help decipher the best-fit publications for you and your brand, we've broken down some of the top blogs in the design world.
Dwell
Who Should Be Here: Residential and Interior Architects, Designers
Why You Should Be Here: Dwell is the authority on the hottest modern residential well…..dwellings. Their stories focus on how people live in their well-designed, modern spaces. so make sure your clients are open to a little publicity, themselves.
The Jungalow
Who Should Be Here: Floral and Landscape Designers, Interior Designers
Why You Should Be Here: Designers with a green thumb take note: The Jungalow, has taken the boho-plant-loving world by storm. Jungalow Creator, Justina Blakeney was named by L.A. Weekly as one of 2016’s Most Fascinating Characters. With The Jungalow’s over 400k Instagram followers, Blakeney’s blog has quickly taken root as the place to see and be seen for the succulent sect.
Apartment Therapy
Who Should Be Here: Designers, Architects, Makers of all stripes
Why You Should Be Here: Apartment Therapy was a pioneer in the digital world of lifestyle and design. They started back in 2004 (eons ago in internetz years). In 2009 Forbes called Apartment Therapy, “one of the most influential interior design sites on the Web." With everything from style guides, to ikea furniture hacks, and house tours, Apartment Therapy is a destination for those from every corner of the design world. A house tour or diy project submission that shows off your design chops in this publication is instant press.
Curbed
Who Should Be Here: Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Agents, Architects
Why You Should Be Here: Ok sure, I'm a little biased. But nobody does real estate and architecture quite like Curbed. I mean who doesn't appreciate a little wry wit with their real estate news? In addition to Curbed National, Curbed is great because of its city-based editions that take a deep dive into local real estate and architecture related news. If you’re looking for a local audience and have a thick enough skin to take a few barbs from commenters, Curbed is your read of choice.
Design Milk
Who Should Be Here: Product Designers, Furniture Designers, Architects
Why You Should Be Here: Design Milk, “offers what’s new in art, architecture, interior design, furniture and decor, fashion and technology.” Whether you’re looking to showcase a new build, amazing reno, sleek new restaurant or storefront, or your architecturally-inspired product, Design Milk covers it all - often from a designer's perspective, and always with great pictorials.
Kinfolk
Who Should Be Here: Furniture Designers, Makers of All Stripes
Why You Should Be Here: Kinfolk is more than a magazine, it’s a movement - check that, I mean, a #movement. Kinfolk is a slow lifestyle magazine. It caters to and attracts those looking to appreciate everything from handicrafts to a good back-to-the-land movement.
The Bottom Line About Design Press
To learn more about how to tell a great story to garner press in the design world, give STRUKTR a shout.
STRUKTR's Well-Designed Day For Apartment Therapy
STRUKTR teamed up with Apartment Therapy to create a feature for the design blog's new Well-Designed Day series. I am die hard AT reader and like a lot of design lovers I'd always hoped to one day have my home featured on the site which is why I am so excited to unveil my "Well-Designed Day in LA's Highland Park." Join me as I tour Apartment Therapy around some of my favorite spots in our vibrant and historic neighborhood.
Sneak a peek below, then click thru to check out the full feature on Apartment Therapy!
Good Girl Dinette
Sunbeam Vintage
Highland Park Bowl