Spotlight on a Tranquil Home

Ceilings matter

with REENA SIMON — Acclaimed author, designer, and founder of Hygge for Home.

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An often forgotten element within a room, ceilings can become a design feature in and of themselves. Reena encourages you to assess the original features you are faced with, and how to enhance them.

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Ceilings Matter

Ceilings are often overlooked in home design, but I view them as another opportunity to add texture and light.

In my home, I left the ceiling joists exposed, enhancing the rustic feel and adding visual interest. Later, I painted them white to brighten the space, while still preserving the natural texture.

I also installed multiple rooflights throughout my home, allowing me to enjoy views of the sky and maximise natural light. These rooflights are strategically placed in areas like the bedroom and shower, offering a unique connection to nature from different parts of the home.

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Reena Simon

Acclaimed author, designer, and founder of Hygge for Home.

Known for her modern Scandinavian aesthetic, Reena has gained a huge social following through her online lifestyle journal Hygge for Home where she shares advice on how to create beautifully designed, joyful living spaces. Documenting her cosy lifestyle Reena shares her journey of building and remodelling a 1960s bungalow into her dream family home, a black-clad cabin-style propoerty with a backdrop which could easily be mistaken for a Swedish landscape and an interior that you could find in any of the Nordic countries. Alongside co-writing a bestselling book, Scandi Rustic, which has sold over 75,000 copies worldwide, her acclaimed substack offers Scandinavian inspiration and innovative design ideas.

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