your home by design

By Nico Smutylo - Founder of yourPARO.

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 ** New episodes every other Wednesday! **

Your home is more than just a place—it’s the backdrop to your life, shaping your mood, mindset, and overall well-being. In this podcast, Nico uncovers the powerful link between interior design and neuroaesthetics, exploring how your environment influences your brain, body, and sense of fulfillment.

From practical design tips that make your space more functional and beautiful, to the science behind how thoughtful choices can boost your mental, emotional, and physical health, each episode shows how your home can become a tool for personal growth. Nico dives deep into how small design changes can foster better habits, help you become the person you want to be, and support a lifestyle that aligns with your goals for wellness and fulfillment.

Whether you’re redecorating, renovating, or simply curious about the psychology of design, this podcast offers research-driven insights, expert advice, and heartfelt stories to help you create a home that doesn’t just look good, but feels good—and helps you thrive.

Join Nico, founder of PARO, as she blends design expertise with the science of neuroaesthetics and wellness, showing how your space can elevate your health, happiness, and lifestyle.




Episode Date
Your Home Is Shaping You: 5 Design Moves for Better Living Ep #70
May 27, 2026
Timeless Interior Design: 5 Ways to Create a Home That Never Feels Dated Ep #69
May 13, 2026
How to Design a Kitchen That Actually Works Ep #68
Apr 29, 2026
Design a Home That Reflects Your Life—Not What You’ve Seen Ep #67
Apr 15, 2026
The Small Changes That Transform Your Home (And Your Life): Simple Design Shifts With Massive Impact Ep #66
Apr 01, 2026
The Secret to a Designer Home: Mastering Pattern Without the Fear. Ep #65
Mar 19, 2026
The Lost Art of Listening Rooms: Designing Homes That Slow Life Down Ep #64
Mar 04, 2026
How to Choose Wallpaper Without Regret: Repeat, Scale & Designer Secrets Explained Ep #63
Feb 19, 2026
Updated Isn’t Elevated: What Actually Makes a Home Feel Designed Ep #62
Feb 05, 2026
Laundry Room Design: The Small Room That Organizes Your Life Ep #61
Jan 21, 2026
Simplifying Your Home: How Slowing Down Creates Better Living Ep# 60
Jan 07, 2026
The Hidden Power of Light: Designing a More Analog Home Ep #59
Dec 10, 2025
The Man Cave Myth: Why We Retreat & How to Design Spaces Everyone Feels at Home In. Ep #58
Nov 26, 2025
Five Design Moves to Instantly Elevate Your Home (and Your Life) Ep # 57
Nov 12, 2025
Home By Country: Children’s Bedrooms Around the World - How Design Shapes Calm, Growth, and Better Living Ep #56
Oct 29, 2025
Home By Country : Across the Threshold - How the World Designs Entryways Ep #55
Oct 15, 2025
Home By Country : Kitchens of the World. Design, Materials + Mindset. Ep #54
Oct 01, 2025
Home by Country - Through the Window: How Cultures Design Window Treatments & Frame the Light Ep #53
Sep 17, 2025
Home By Country: How the World Dines Ep #52
Sep 05, 2025
Home by Country: How the World Sleeps Ep #51
Aug 20, 2025
5 Hidden Design Mistakes Secretly Stressing You Out - And How to Fix Them Ep #50
Aug 06, 2025
The Hidden Reason Your Home Feels Off (And What to Do About It) Ep #49
Jul 23, 2025
Hidden Storage and Concealed Rooms: Design Tricks That Create Calm, Order, and Impact Ep #48
Jul 09, 2025
Why You Should Start Thrifting for Your Home - And How to Do It Like a Designer Ep #47
Jun 25, 2025
The Sofa Dilemma: Designing Around the Comfiest Piece in the Room Ep #46
Jun 11, 2025
Layering: The Secret Design Tool to Make Your Space Look Effortlessly Polished #45
May 28, 2025
Avoid the Sourcing Trap: The Key Steps Before You Start Buying Ep #44
May 14, 2025
Not Just a Bathroom: Transform Yours Into a Daily Spa Retreat Ep #43
Apr 29, 2025
Afraid of Looking Dated? How to Blend Old and New in Your Home Ep #42
Apr 16, 2025
Designing for a Deeper Sense of Home: Memory, Emotion, and the Doorway Effect. Ep #41
Apr 02, 2025
The Art of Rest: Designing a Bedroom for Deep, Restorative Sleep. Ep #40
Mar 19, 2025
Colour Confidence: 5 Steps to a Palette That Flows. Ep #39
Mar 05, 2025
When Minimalism Becomes a Burden: Breaking Free from Perfection. Ep #38
Feb 19, 2025
From Boring to Beautiful: How to Start Personalizing Your Blank Space. Ep #37
Feb 05, 2025
Too Much or Not Enough? Solve Your Room’s Biggest Style Struggles. Ep # 36
Jan 22, 2025
Designing Away Decision Fatigue: How to Declutter and Simplify Your Home. Ep #35
Jan 08, 2025
Are You Talking Yourself Out of Loving Your Home? #34
Dec 25, 2024
Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers: The Science Behind Hosting. Ep #33
Dec 11, 2024
Clearing the Air: Tackling Hidden Toxins in Your Home. Ep #32
Nov 27, 2024
Your Space, Reimagined: How Observation Can Transform Your Home. Ep #31
Nov 13, 2024
From Hammams to Home Spas: Embracing Ancient Rituals in Modern Wellness. Ep #30
Oct 30, 2024
How to Design a Home Everyone Feels at Home In - Not Just One Person’s Vision. Ep #29
Oct 16, 2024
Season Shifts: Designing Your Home to Support Your Goals. Ep #28
Oct 02, 2024
Beyond Brick and Mortar: The Transformative Power of Outdoor Plazas on Health and Community. Ep #27
Jun 15, 2024
Outdoor Oasis: Creating Your Home in Nature. Ep #26
May 29, 2024
Renewal and Transformation: Spring's Influence on Our Living Spaces. Ep #25
May 19, 2024
Navigating Grief at Home Part 2 with Guest Natassia Valli: Designing for Healing: Creating a Nurturing Home Environment. Ep #24
May 09, 2024
Navigating Grief at Home Part 1: Strategies for Coping and Finding Solace. Ep #23
Apr 30, 2024
Balance In Design: Important Not Only For Your Look But For Your Life. Ep #22
Mar 17, 2024
Enhancing Well-being Through Awe and Surprise in Our Living Spaces. Ep #21
Mar 10, 2024
Mastering the Art of Home Project Planning' 8 Steps for Success. Ep #20
Mar 02, 2024
The Transformative Power of Art: Enhancing Well-being Through Art. Ep #19
Feb 24, 2024
The Pitfalls of Impulsive Decision-Making in Home Design. Ep #18
Feb 09, 2024
Kitchen Design: Maximizing Efficiency and Aesthetics. Ep #17
Feb 05, 2024
The Desire for Change: Exploring the Craving for Sudden Change in Our Homes. Ep #16
Jan 24, 2024
The Impact of Atmosphere in your spaces on Mood and Well-being : Designing Authentic and Intentional Atmospheres. Ep #15
Jan 12, 2024
Being Authentic When Designing your Home. The Year of Authenticity. Ep #14
Dec 29, 2023
Traditions, Memories, and Meaning: The Role of Christmas Decor in Our Lives. Ep #13
Dec 18, 2023
Creating A Healthy Happy Home Part 2: The Connection Between Home Organization, Cleanliness, and Overall Wellbeing. Ep #12
Dec 14, 2023
Creating A Healthy Happy Home Part 1. Ep #11
Dec 11, 2023
Learn Standard Dimensions To Create a Comfortable Space. Ep #10
Dec 02, 2023
How To: Antiques and Vintage To Level Up Your Interior Style and Boost Wellbeing. Ep #9
Nov 25, 2023
The Home Reset : Reflection and Connection for a New You. Ep #8
Nov 16, 2023
Making Better Design Decisions: Simple Steps to Improve Decision Making. Ep #7
Nov 11, 2023
Creating a Space with 'That Something' and a Bit About Me. Ep #6
Nov 03, 2023
Creating Successful Home-life Routines. Ep #5
Oct 26, 2023
Trends : Crafting Your Own Unique Style. Ep #4
Oct 19, 2023
The words you use: Breaking negative talk to improve your home. Ep #3
Oct 04, 2023
Overnight Houseguests. How to do it right! Ep #2
Sep 27, 2023
Combining the Best. Open Floor Plans vs Closed Floor Plans. Ep #1
Sep 27, 2023
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Sep 25, 2023