This chat felt especially authentic and creatively energising. What began as a passion project has unfolded into a full-bodied creative business: storytelling through space, reimagining nostalgic design moments, building community, and saying "why not?"In this episode of Behind the Design, Camilla sits down with Nina, the creative founder of Paloma Studios and the visionary behind That 70s Bungalow, to unpack how a personal renovation project blossomed into a soulful, full-time design business.From DIY renovations in Newcastle to building an interior design brand rooted in emotion, storytelling, and bold aesthetics - Nina shares her journey of saying yes to creativity, even without the “perfect plan.”We dive into:How a first home reno sparked a design careerTurning passion projects into a profitable businessBalancing motherhood with building a creative brandDesigning with feeling instead of following trendsThe early days of Paloma Studios and growing a recognisable aestheticCollaborating with suppliers and sourcing with intentionDealing with imposter syndrome in the interior design industryTips for renovators, creatives, and women starting from scratchIf you’re dreaming of your own creative pivot, in the messy middle of a project, or simply obsessed with nostalgic interiors and storytelling through design - this episode is your permission slip.Follow Unfolded:https://www.unfolded.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/unfolded_Follow Paloma Studios:https://www.palomastudios.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/palomastudios_/00:00:00 – Welcome to the Show00:01:28 – Meet Nina of Paloma Studios00:01:46 – From Reno to Design Career00:05:36 – Building Client Trust00:07:33 – ADHD & Creative Workflow00:07:53 – Starting Paloma Studios00:15:26 – Designing by Feel, Not Trends00:15:54 – Playing with Colour & Risk00:16:08 – Solving Design Challenges00:20:45 – Balancing Motherhood & Business00:23:40 – Tackling Imposter Syndrome00:23:57 – Leading with Authenticity00:28:22 – Crafting a Unique Style00:31:03 – Pinterest as Design Tool00:32:30 – Five Minute Blinds Collab00:34:06 – Staying Open in the Process00:35:42 – Strong Supplier Relationships00:40:06 – Inside Client Consultations00:47:22 – Advice for New Designers00:49:01 – Mood Boards that Work* Interior Design* Creative Journey* Home Renovation* Design Podcast* Women In Design* Colorful Interiors* Paloma Studios* Interior design career journey* Paloma Studios founder* Women in design business* Creative entrepreneur story* Bold home interiors* Emotional design over trends* Renovation to design studio* Self-taught interior designer* Designing with color and feeling* Balancing motherhood and creativity

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