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The art and intention of Creating Space

Come home

We believe in the power of walking through your door and feeling your shoulders drop, knowing that here, you can finally exhale. Be still. Be you. We're moved by how interior spaces hold the quiet stories of our lives—how morning light through a window can lift our spirit, how a cozy nook becomes a place of peace, how a thoughtful kitchen transforms chaos into connection. These aren't just design choices—they're the foundation of how we feel each day.

This work is our impact—guiding people to build their confidence in curating a home that truly reflects who they are and the chapters they have lived. It's never just about beautiful rooms—it's about creating space where real life happens. Where we care for our families and ourselves, where we take time to reset after a long day, where we find those quiet moments to just be. When your home finally works with the rhythm of your life instead of against it, everything shifts. And for us, this is what it means to come home. Create space.

Create Space for Living

Create Space for Living

Portrait of Nico Smutylo, interior designer and founder of Paro, a company specializing in neuroaesthetic design for better living.

Hi, I’m Nico—interior designer, vintage enthusiast, and passionate advocate for the power of home.

Grounded in interior design and backed by neuroaesthetics, my work explores how the science of home can enhance our lives. As a designer, vintage enthusiast, wife, and mom, I believe your home should feel as good as it looks—and serve you every day. Whether I’m reimagining a space or sourcing timeless pieces, I’m always asking: How does this space feel—and how can it work better for you?

We believe your home should feel as good as it looks.

Download our free interior design guides: Bathroom Serenity and Living Room Essentials for a healthier, more impactful home.

FREE GUIDES

Packed with designer tips, practical know-how, and thoughtful prompts, these downloadable guides help you elevate your home with clarity and confidence.

Start creating a space that supports your life—one intentional shift at a time.

Explore the Paro podcast, blog, and social channels for design tips and inspiration on creating a well-lived home

STAY CONNECTED

Design inspiration meets real-life wellness. Tune into the podcast, browse the blog, or join us on social—where we explore how to create a home that helps you thrive.

Join the Create Space digital course by Paro—learn how to transform your home for better living and wellness through interior design

DIGITAL COURSE

Our Create Space course is a video-based, step-by-step journey to help you design a home that truly supports you. With guides, prompts, and worksheets included, it's everything you need to transform your space—and how you live in it.

When a home feels right, it creates space for life’s beautiful chaos.

FREE GUIDES

Discover the 5 essentials every living room needs.

This free guide blends interior design and neuroaesthetics to help you create a beautiful, intentional space that feels put-together, inviting, and effortlessly yours.

How to Create a Spa-Like Bathroom at Home.

Get the four essentials for a calm, functional, and beautiful bathroom—designed to restore you, day and night

Free interior design guides for a serene bathroom and well-styled living room—download wellness-based tips to elevate your home

YourHome by Design isn’t just a podcast—it’s your secret weapon for transforming your home into a space that fuels your life. Hosted by the creator of Paro, this show dives into the science of neuroaesthetics and the art of intentional design to help you create a home that works with you, not against you.

It explores how your space shapes your mind, habits, and overall sense of well-being—so you can live with more clarity, calm, and intention. If you're ready to ditch the overwhelm and design a home that truly supports the way you want to live, this is the podcast for you.

Most Popular Episodes:

episode 44

Avoid the Sourcing Trap: The Key Steps Before You Start Buying.


episode 37

From Boring to Beautiful : How to Start Personalizing Your Blank Space.


episode 43

Not Just a Bathroom : Transform Yours into a Daily Spa Retreat.


episode 40

The Art of Rest : Designing a Bedroom for Deep Restorative Sleep.


Latest Episode:

ROOTED IN SCIENCE

The confidence to curate a home that reflects your story and the chapters you have lived.

Nico arranging flowers in a calm kitchen setting—inviting you to join the Create Space digital course, an online program to transform your home through wellness-based, neuroaesthetic interior design.

LAUNCHING JULY 2025

Where aesthetics meet wellbeing—shaping homes that support living.

Design your home for better living! Say goodbye to overwhelm and frustration. Our upcoming digital course will show you how to turn your home into a powerful tool for better, healthier, beautiful living.