your home by design
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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
How to Create a Spa-Inspired Bathroom That Supports Your Wellbeing Ep #73
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This week, I'm revisiting one of my favourite conversations from the podcast because its message is just as relevant today as when I first recorded it.
When we think about improving our homes, the bathroom rarely tops the list. Yet it's one of the only spaces we experience at both the beginning and end of every day. The way it looks, functions, and feels has a quiet but powerful influence on our routines, stress levels, and overall wellbeing.
In this episode, we explore how thoughtful design can transform an ordinary bathroom into a restorative space that supports better living. From luxury hotel inspiration to practical changes you can make today, you'll learn how to create a space that feels calm, intentional, and uniquely yours—whether you're planning a complete renovation or simply refreshing what you already have.
In this episode you'll learn:
• Why your bathroom has a greater impact on wellbeing than you might realize
• The science behind creating restorative spaces at home
• Five simple design changes that instantly elevate the experience of your bathroom
• How luxury spas create calm—and what you can borrow for your own home
• Why light, texture, scent, sound, and visual calm matter more than expensive finishes
• How paying attention to your routines leads to better design decisions
Your home should support the way you want to live. Sometimes that starts with the room you least expect.
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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
