yourHOME by design

By: Nico Smutylo - Founder of yourPARO.
  • Summary

  • ** 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.



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Episodes
  • Your Space, Reimagined: How Observation Can Transform Your Home
    Nov 13 2024

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    Welcome to yourHOME by design! Today, we're uncovering one of the most overlooked tools in home design—observation. Often, we arrange a room, step back, and call it done, but there's so much more beneath the surface. Our spaces impact our mood, productivity, and well-being in ways we might not consciously notice. When we take time to observe how we use a room, how we feel in it, and even what we ignore, we can make powerful adjustments to improve both functionality and comfort.

    This episode will guide you in developing an eye for these details, sharing practical steps for observing your space to create a home that truly supports you



    yourPARO website: www.yourparo.com

    FREE RESOURCES
    yourPARO Weekly: www.yourparo.com/weekly
    Bathroom Serenity Guide www.yourparo.com/bathroom-serenity
    Living Room Essentials Guide: www.yourparo.com/living-room-know-how

    yourPARO mini series waitlist: www.yourparo.com/miniseries

    Nico' Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nico_smutylo/

    yourPARO Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/yourparo/

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    25 mins
  • From Hammams to Home Spas: Embracing Ancient Rituals in Modern Wellness
    Oct 30 2024

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    Ready to create a personal wellness retreat inspired by ancient rituals? In this episode, I’ll share stories from my Moroccan hammam experience and show you how timeless practices like saunas and steam rooms are evolving into home must-haves. We’ll explore the design essentials for bringing these luxurious, wellness-focused spaces into your home, from aesthetic choices to functional details. Whether you're thinking about adding a steam room, sauna, or a cozy outdoor spa, this episode will guide you in designing a space that rejuvenates, relaxes, and transforms your daily routine.



    yourPARO website: www.yourparo.com

    FREE RESOURCES
    yourPARO Weekly: www.yourparo.com/weekly
    Bathroom Serenity Guide www.yourparo.com/bathroom-serenity
    Living Room Essentials Guide: www.yourparo.com/living-room-know-how

    yourPARO mini series waitlist: www.yourparo.com/miniseries

    Nico' Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nico_smutylo/

    yourPARO Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/yourparo/

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    35 mins
  • Creating a Shared Sanctuary: Balancing Vision and Voices in Your Home
    Oct 16 2024

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    Ever find yourself the only one who knows where things are at home? Or maybe you’ve added a new decor piece, quietly hoping no one objects to your vision before it’s complete? Sharing a home often means one person becomes the ‘home lead,’ managing everything from aesthetics to organization. But what if this home, shared by many, only truly reflects one person’s needs and preferences?

    In this episode, we’ll explore how to better align our homes with everyone’s values, habits, and aesthetic preferences. We’ll introduce the concept of neuroaesthetics—a powerful tool for understanding how the design of our spaces influences our emotions, well-being, and behavior. You’ll also learn how to engage everyone in the household, from the kids to the “man cave” aficionado, in creating a home that fosters relaxation, creativity, and health.

    Plus, I share ways to help bring everyone’s input to the table, so you can start making intentional design choices that work for the entire family. It’s time to rethink your home for harmony, beauty, and well-being.

    yourPARO website: www.yourparo.com

    FREE RESOURCES
    yourPARO Weekly: www.yourparo.com/weekly
    Bathroom Serenity Guide www.yourparo.com/bathroom-serenity
    Living Room Essentials Guide: www.yourparo.com/living-room-know-how

    yourPARO mini series waitlist: www.yourparo.com/miniseries

    Nico' Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nico_smutylo/

    yourPARO Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/yourparo/

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    24 mins

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