yourHOME 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 yourPARO, as she blends design expertise with the science of neuroaesthetics and wellness, showing how your space can elevate your health, happiness, and lifestyle.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Creating A Healthy Happy Home Part 2: The Connection Between Home Organization, Cleanliness, and Overall Wellbeing. Ep #12
Todays episode discusses the importance of living in a healthy home for overall health and wellbeing. It emphasizes the need for a home that is aesthetically pleasing and reflects the i…
Creating A Healthy Happy Home Part 1. Ep #11
Today Episode is part 1 Nico shares two clips from yourPARO Weekly videos, which are part of a free membership program that provides access to design tips, research, and tricks. The fir…
Learn Standard Dimensions To Create a Comfortable Space. Ep #10
Have you ever wanted to know what size coffee table you need in your living room? Or how much space you need to sit comfortably at the dining table?
In todays episode Nico discusses the …
How To: Antiques and Vintage To Level Up Your Interior Style and Boost Wellbeing. Ep #9
The podcast episode discusses the significance of antiques and vintage items in our homes.
These objects often come with a story, and our brains are wired to remember information better…
The Home Reset : Reflection and Connection for a New You. Ep #8
A home reset is a great way to assess and adjust your living environment to better suit your life. It helps to create spaces that are intentional and bring joy, alignment, and positive …
Making Better Design Decisions: Simple Steps to Improve Decision Making. Ep #7
Making design decisions can have a significant impact on our lives and it is important to be thoughtful and deliberate in the process. To make effective design decisions, start by gathe…
Creating a Space with 'That Something' and a Bit About Me. Ep #6
Interior design is a powerful tool for influencing wellbeing. Creating "That Something" is integral in creating a meaningful space that can promote physical and emotional health. Nico c…
Creating Successful Home-life Routines. Ep #5
In this episode Nico talks about routines and how routines are an important part of keeping our homes and lives organized by helping to reduce stress and provide comfort in times of cha…
Trends : Crafting Your Own Unique Style. Ep #4
In this episode on yourHOME by design. Interior Designer and researcher Nico Smutylo discusses how trends in home decor have played a major role in interior design and how they can bot…
The words you use: Breaking negative talk to improve your home. Ep #3
The way you speak about your home today could affect your life..... including not wanting to have people over.
In this episode we'll cover the importance of paying attention to the words…
Overnight Houseguests. How to do it right! Ep #2
Having guests over can create disruptions to our regular daily routines but can also be rewarding and memorable experiences. With some mindful preparation ahead of time, hosting both mi…
Combining the Best. Open Floor Plans vs Closed Floor Plans. Ep #1
Discussing the importance of evaluating floor plans when designing living and working environments. Nico highlights the benefits of semi-open floor plans, which offer more flexibility i…
Trailer
Welcome! yourPARO has launched a podcast!!
Thank you for joining as your host Nico Smutylo, Interior designer and researcher, shares all the ways to improve your health and wellbeing wi…