Making A Living From Your Love of Home: How Reena Simon Turned Her Renovation Into A Thriving New Career

What if your love of interiors could become a whole new career? In one of the most popular episodes of the Imprint Podcast , Reena Simon of Hygge for Home by Reena Simon for_home shares how she went from working in PR and raising three young children to renovating a 1960s bungalow — and building a meaningful career as an interior stylist, author, and content creator. We explore how her love of Scandinavian design helped her create a calming, thoughtful home — and connect with a global audience. She opens up about finding her voice on Instagram, writing her book Scandi Rustic , and how she approaches design decisions, motherhood, and creative boundaries. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your passion into something more, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired to begin — right where you are. ➤ Let’s continue the conversation here: ~ Go DeeperFor Interior Designers & Stylists : A proven program to elevate your interiors, develop your signature style and attract your dream clients with clarity and confidence. | Start Here For Creative Entrepreneurs : Expert guidance in a 1:1 mentorship intensive to start or scale your creative business. | Learn More For Business Strategy, Systems & Support : A business growth program for interior designers and creative business owners who are focussed on growing smarter, not harder. | Join Here ~ THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON Reena’s passion for Scandinavian design Her 1960s bungalow renovation Trusting your gut instinct when making design decisions Why Reena started her interiors & design blog Blocking out the noise and focussing on what brings you joy Writing for Grand Designs Magazine The creation of her book Scandi Rustic Learning to compromise and adapt in design and in life How Reena connects with people through Instagram Building confidence later in life FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE My new book STYLE - The Art of Creating a Beautiful Home now available for pre-order Reena’s instagram @hygge_for_home Reena’s blog and website Reena & co-author Rebecca’s book Scandi Rustic Grand Designs Magazine Canon camera Adobe Lightroom Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owen This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

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Making A Living From Your Love of Home: How Reena Simon Turned Her Renovation Into A Thriving New Career is an episode from Imprint with Natalie Walton by Natalie Walton.

This episode is 55:15 long.

This episode was published on Aug 4, 2025.

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