your home by design
** 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.
your home by design
Latest Episodes
If You Asked Me Where to Start, I'd Tell You These 4 Things Ep #72
Where do you start when you want a home that feels calmer, more beautiful, and works better for everyday life?It's one of the questions I'm asked most often. With so many design decisions competing for your attention, it's easy to spend ...
How to Create an Outdoor Oasis: Design Ideas for Better Living Outdoors Ep #71
What if your outdoor space could improve your mood, reduce stress, and help you enjoy everyday life more?In this episode of Your Home by Design, we're revisiting a listener favourite as we head into the warmer months. Nico explores the c...
Your Home Is Shaping You: 5 Design Moves for Better Living Ep #70
In this episode of Your Home by Design, Nico explores the subtle but powerful ways our homes shape our behavior, routines, stress levels, focus, and overall well-being.From the way we instinctively personalize a hotel room to th...
Timeless Interior Design: 5 Ways to Create a Home That Never Feels Dated Ep #69
If timeless interiors feel intimidating, trend-driven, or reserved for heritage homes—this episode reframes the conversation entirely.Timeless interior design isn’t about freezing your home in one aesthetic moment or avoiding tren...
How to Design a Kitchen That Actually Works Ep #68
Your kitchen is one of the most used spaces in your home—but is it actually supporting your life?In this episode of Your Home by Design, we break down what truly makes a high-performance kitchen—not just from a design per...
