From HGTV to High-End Design: The Evolution of Britany Simon

From HGTV to High-End Design: The Evolution of Britany Simon

From Beyond the Design by Cray Bauxmont-Flynn

May 8, 2026 · 36 min · Season 4 · Episode 16

About this episode

Britany Simon shares her journey from childhood creativity to becoming a successful interior designer after her appearance on HGTV's Design Star.

Britany Simon’s path to interior design was paved early on, influenced by her father’s career as a residential developer. As a child, she was constantly building and decorating homes for her Legos and Polly Pockets, showing clear signs of her future career. Though she briefly considered architecture and fashion in high school, she ultimately returned to her primary passion of interior design. Her early professional years were spent on the construction side of residential development, where she assisted clients in picking finishes for new builds. However, she found herself yearning for more creative fulfillment, as she rarely saw these projects through to completion. This desire led her to audition for HGTV’s Design Star on a whim, a move that proved to be her "first big break". Appearing on television was a pivotal moment that transformed her business. After the show aired, she began receiving calls from clients she didn't know, allowing her to transition from working with friends and family to taking her company to a professional level. Since 2004, she has built a career defined by transformation and a deep love for textiles and creativity.

People in this episode

Host: Cray Bauxmont-Flynn

Guest: Britany Simon

Topics covered

  • interior design
  • career evolution
  • television
  • creativity
  • textiles

Keywords

  • interior design
  • HGTV
  • Britany Simon
  • career path
  • textiles
  • creativity
  • residential development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HGTV

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