What If You Designed a Home Around How You Feel Instead of How It Looks?

Home Therapy with Anita Yokota

In this soulful episode of Home Therapy, Anita sits down with celebrated interior designer Dane Austin to explore a deeply personal approach to creating spaces that don’t just look beautiful—but feel deeply right. Together, they unpack how thoughtful design, rooted in emotion and intention, can transform the way we live.

Dane shares how tools like lifestyle questionnaires and heartfelt conversations guide his process of reflecting a client’s story through space. From nature-inspired palettes to sustainable materials, the discussion touches on the sensory and emotional layers of design—how echoes can create subtle unrest, why color shapes our mood, and how decluttering can restore a sense of peace.

Whether you’re navigating a design project or simply craving a home that feels more like you, this episode offers both inspiration and practical takeaways for aligning your space with your most authentic self.

KEY MOMENTS IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 — Introduction: The Importance of Feeling in Design

00:36 — Guest Introduction: Meet Dane Austin

01:50 — Design Philosophy: Reflecting Client Stories

02:12 — Deep Listening: Tools and Techniques

06:20 — Nature-Inspired Design: Bringing the Outdoors In

08:39 — Balancing Client Preferences and Design

12:09 — Sustainability in Design: Practical Tips

20:06 — Sound and Light: Enhancing Comfort at Home

31:54 — Decluttering: The Path to Peace of Mind

37:01 — Conclusion: Ease of Use and Peace of Mind

💬 What’s one small change you want to make in your home for more peace? Drop a comment below!

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