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Amy Kunst, Principal Designer of Designed | Curated Interiors, has been quoted in editorial coverage by Mic (Bustle Digital Group), Good Housekeeping (Hearst), Martha Stewart (People Inc.), Homes & Gardens (Future PLC), Redfin, AOL, FinanceBuzz, GOBankingRates, E-Architect, WallStreetMojo, and Amish Furniture Factory. NKBA Committee Member.

9 Aug 2026
Mic
Bustle Digital Group

Designers Swear By These Weird Hacks That Make Your Home Way Bougier

“We all hate TV cords, they look bad when you have a mounted flat-screen TV. Get painted cover tracks — they’re easy to install and use right away.” Amy Kunst, in Mic (by Anna Anderson)

Amy is quoted or credited by name three separate times in this Mic (Bustle Digital Group) roundup of designer-approved home upgrades: on painted cord-cover tracks for hiding mounted TV cables, on swapping a plastic soap pump for a glass dispenser with a stainless steel pump (“from generic bathroom sink to fancy spa”), and as a named fan of fitted-sheet holder straps for a hotel-style bed setup. Mic is part of Bustle Digital Group, alongside Bustle, Elite Daily, Nylon, Inverse, and The Zoe Report.

Editorial Named designer quote Multiple quotes Bustle Digital Group
6 Jul 2026
Good Housekeeping
Hearst

The Most Overlooked Storage Spaces in Your Home, According to Pros

“Often, people become accustomed to the space they inhabit and don’t challenge themselves to consider how the space could function differently.” Amy Kunst, in Good Housekeeping (by Shelby Deering)

Amy Kunst is the lead expert in Good Housekeeping’s guide to overlooked storage, credited as founder and principal designer of Designed | Curated Interiors and quoted across five of the six tips: turning recesses alongside cabinet runs into appliance garages and produce storage, mounting racks and hooks on cabinet doors, converting under-stair voids into wine cellars or built-in benches, using vertical wall strips, and reorganizing existing cabinets and drawers. Good Housekeeping is Hearst’s flagship home title. The feature was syndicated internationally across the AOL network, running on AOL US, AOL UK, and AOL Germany.

Editorial Lead expert Named designer quote Hearst Syndicated: AOL US / UK / DE
7 Jun 2026
Martha Stewart
People Inc.

8 Backyard Improvements That Are a Waste of Money, and What to Do Instead

“Most people just need reliable watering. You don’t necessarily need branded smart controllers and expensive add-ons to achieve that.” Amy Kunst, in Martha Stewart (by Angelika Pokovba)

Amy Kunst is named in the article’s “Meet the Expert” panel and quoted twice, on high-end irrigation systems, and on premium fire pits, where she advises prioritizing durable seating, weather-resistant materials, and a layout that encourages people to linger over splurging on the pit itself. Martha Stewart is part of the People Inc. (Dotdash Meredith) publishing network.

Editorial Named designer quote Meet the Expert panel People Inc.
10 Feb 2026
Homes & Gardens
Future PLC

Anne Hathaway’s Pink Sofa is a Parisian Masterpiece

“...makes the room feel trendy,” explains Amy Kunst, Principal Interior Designer at Designed | Curated Interiors. — Martha Davies, Homes & Gardens

Amy quoted in Future PLC’s flagship interiors title on Anne Hathaway’s Parisian apartment styling and the visual impact of a saturated pink sofa as a single-statement piece. Future PLC is the parent of Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, and Country Living.

Editorial Named designer quote Future PLC
13 Feb 2026
GOBankingRates
Personal Finance

The Worst Day of the Week To Shop at Marshalls

“Amy Kunst, principal interior designer and founder of Designed | Curated Interiors, said going on Saturday to look for something she’s specifically hoping to find is usually the day she comes home empty-handed.” — GOBankingRates Editorial

Amy quoted by name on sourcing strategy and accessory shopping discipline. The article was subsequently syndicated to NewsBreak (236.6K monthly visits) and Inkl (24.8K), extending total audience reach above 380K. Subject area: home goods, retail strategy, Sacramento sourcing.

Personal-finance vertical Multi-platform syndication Founder-credited quote
12 Feb 2026
AOL
Personal Finance

Don’t Shop at Marshalls on This Day of the Week

“I think the only success I had was to get in the shop and then get out. Forget laying hands over the thing I wanted.” — Amy Kunst, in AOL (by Brooke Barley)

Amy Kunst, credited as principal interior designer and founder of Designed | Curated Interiors, quoted by name on disciplined sourcing strategy at off-price retail. AOL syndicated the GOBankingRates feature across its DR 92 network, adding a second high-authority placement for the same coverage.

AOL network Founder-credited quote High-authority syndication
25 Apr 2026
FinanceBuzz
By Erica Loop

12 Dollar Tree Items Professionals Swear By to Organize Their Space

“Small plastic bins play an important role in creating a dedicated area for things like snacks, first-aid, or extras. The best part is that homeowners get labeled categories that can be used as drawers instead of one giant space.” — Amy Kunst, in FinanceBuzz (by Erica Loop)

Amy quoted by name and credited as “principal designer and founder of Designed | Curated Interiors” on practical, accessible storage strategies. FinanceBuzz is the original publisher of the Dollar Tree organizer roundup; the piece was subsequently syndicated to AOL.

Editorial original Founder credit Direct quote Syndicated to AOL
25 Apr 2026
AOL Lifestyle
By Erica Loop

12 Dollar Tree Items Professionals Swear By to Organize Their Space

Amy Kunst, principal designer and founder of Designed | Curated Interiors, suggests bins like these for bathrooms and kitchens. Kunst explains... — Erica Loop, AOL Lifestyle

AOL national syndication of the FinanceBuzz original. Amy quoted by name on practical, accessible storage strategies. AOL is a top-100 US web property; this listicle has 62 monthly visits to the article itself and 32 referring domains pointing at it.

National syndication Founder credit Top-100 web property
31 Aug 2023
Redfin
By Annalise Tran

5 Valuable Home Remodeling Projects for Sacramento

Designed | Curated Interiors is cited as the Sacramento interior design contributor in the editorial roundup on the five remodeling projects that add the most resale value to a Sacramento-area home. — Annalise Tran, Redfin Blog

Real-estate platform Redfin’s editorial team featured Designed | Curated Interiors as the Sacramento-region expert source on which remodeling projects best preserve resale value. The article still ranks for “Sacramento home remodel” cluster queries; the Redfin Blog is one of the highest-authority real-estate properties in the US (DR 91).

High-DR backlink Resale-value authority Sacramento market anchor
2024 — current
WallStreetMojo
Finance / Business reference

Furniture, Fixtures, And Equipment — What Is It, Examples, Types

...to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing space, and a Sacramento interior designer can help plan and specify them effectively. — WallStreetMojo Editorial Team

WallStreetMojo’s authoritative explainer on Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) cites Designed | Curated Interiors as a Sacramento source. The page itself ranks for 87 keywords and has 17 monthly clicks on its primary term.

Reference site citation Sacramento anchor FF&E specialist context
29 Jan 2026
E-Architect
Architecture editorial

Interior Design Basics Every Homeowner Should Know

“Working with a Sacramento Interior Designer helps homeowners achieve lasting value and satisfaction. Good design enhances…” — E-Architect Editorial

Designed | Curated Interiors cited as the Sacramento-region reference designer in E-Architect’s editorial roundup of interior design fundamentals for homeowners. E-Architect is one of the longest-running independent architecture publications online (DR 81), with editorial coverage spanning residential, commercial and award-winning project journalism.

Architecture authority Editorial citation Sacramento anchor
12 Feb 2026
Amish Furniture Factory
Home Improvement

How to Remove Hand Oil From Wood Furniture Without Damaging the Finish

...dullness, or cloudy patches. As Amy Kunst, principal designer of Designed | Curated Interiors, explains: — Amish Furniture Factory Editorial

Amy quoted as the principal designer source on wood-finish care and the diagnostic visual cues homeowners miss. Topically-aligned editorial on a furniture-care reference site.

Topical alignment Diagnostic-grade quote Furniture care authority

Verified credentials and affiliations

Industry body
NKBA Committee Member
Education
M.A., California State University, Sacramento
Regional editorial
Sacramento Love — guest author (2024)
Verified reviews
4.9 ★ / 12 Google reviews