Kyle Schuneman
Kyle Schuneman, 26, takes a break from working on the Rolling Stone House of Rock in Santa Monica. The decorator and DIY design guy finds himself in a whirlwind of activity, juggling projects in New York and San Francisco while preparing for the launch of his book, “The First Apartment Book: Cool Design for Small Spaces.” (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Kyle Schuneman, photographed in the Rolling Stone House of Rock, a magazine-sponsored design showcase and event space in Santa Monica that will launch in September. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Kyle Schuneman pauses from his installation at the Rolling Stone House of Rock to sign a copy of his new book. “My peers see my design work for clients who have a lot of money. ... Still, all I know is working with a budget. For me it almost helps when there is that creative constraint.” (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)