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
Hidden Storage and Concealed Rooms: Design Tricks That Create Calm, Order, and Impact Ep #48
What if your clutter problem isn’t about too much stuff - but not enough smart design?
In this episode of YourHome by Design, we explore how hidden storage and concealed rooms can create calm, support better daily rhythms, and reduce the friction you feel at home. From recessed bathroom mirrors to secret doors and cleverly disguised laundry spaces, I’ll walk you through high-level design strategies used to elevate function and well-being.
You’ll learn:
- Why hidden storage offers more than just a clean look
- How concealed rooms shape behavior and reduce stress
- Design details that create surprise, delight, and order
- The neuroaesthetic reasons your brain craves visual calm
Plus, I share a personal client story about transforming a forgotten entry closet into a focal-point bench with hidden storage-proving that overlooked spaces can become moments of joy.
If you want a calmer, more intentional home that supports your life, this episode is for you.
Website: https://www.yourparo.com
Resources:
Free Living Room Know How. Free Bathroom Serenity Guide. Get the Free Guides Here! https://www.yourparo.com/free-guides
Digital Course: Design Your Home for Better Living https://www.yourparo.com/course