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Thinking about changing something in your home—but not sure where to start?

In this episode of Your Home by Design, Nico from Paro shares five design moves you can do this weekend to instantly elevate your home and, in turn, how you feel in it. These aren’t trendy hacks or quick fixes. They’re grounded in neuroaesthetic design—how light, flow, and visual harmony directly influence mood, energy, and focus.

You’ll learn how to:
• Start with a conversation that gets everyone aligned
• Fix the lighting to restore calm and regulate rhythm
• Rearrange for flow so your body can actually breathe
• Add art that tells your story
• Create vignettes and space to pause

Plus a simple bonus move that transforms your mindset every time you walk into the room.

Because when your home starts working for you—even in small ways—you start showing up differently in your life too.

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In the final episode of the Home by Country series, host Nico Smutylo takes you inside children’s bedrooms around the world to reveal how design can shape calm, growth, and better living. From Denmark’s sense of calm and longevity, to Japan’s adaptable simplicity, to Germany’s structured precision, this episode uncovers how global design philosophies teach children rhythm, focus, and independence—and how you can bring those ideas home.

You’ll learn how a rug or Roman shade can ground the nervous system, how layered lighting supports better sleep, and how furniture height can teach independence. Nico shares eight actionable neuroaesthetic design principles inspired by international interiors—from the 70/30 balance rule to designing for growth and protecting the room’s purpose—to help you create a bedroom that truly supports your child’s mind and body.

Whether you’re redesigning a nursery, a tween space, or a teen’s room, this episode blends neuroscience, psychology, and timeless design to help you build a home that nurtures calm and creativity.

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Have you ever noticed how stepping through your front door can instantly change how you feel? In this episode of Your Home by Design, Nico explores the psychology of entryways — why this often-overlooked space has such a powerful impact on our stress levels, mindset, and sense of belonging.

From Japan’s genkan rituals to the layered warmth of French and Italian foyers and the quiet drama of Moroccan thresholds, discover what cultures around the world can teach us about creating a true moment of arrival. You’ll also hear five actionable design strategies to transform your own entryway — from defining your threshold and layering light to introducing rituals that calm your nervous system.

Because crossing your threshold isn’t just about walking into your house — it’s about shifting from doing to being.

🎧 Listen now to rethink the most overlooked space in your home — and design a better way to come home.

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Free Living Room Know How. Free Bathroom Serenity Guide. Get the Free Guides Here! https://www.yourparo.com/free-guides

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