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Windows are more than openings—they’re design tools that shape light, mood, and connection. In this episode of Your Home by Design, Nico explores how different cultures approach window treatments and what that reveals about design psychology.

From Japan’s poetic minimalism and its seamless connection to nature, to France’s dramatic, layered drapery that radiates romance, to Scandinavia’s calm, light-filled simplicity—discover how window design reflects cultural values and impacts our well-being.

Through the Paro lens of design psychology and neuroaesthetics, you’ll learn not just the style differences, but the why behind them. Plus, professional tips on proportion, fabric choice, and installation that will elevate your own home and help you create spaces that feel intentional, cozy, and alive with light.

Key Takeaways

• Windows are dynamic design tools that frame light, mood, and nature.
• Japan teaches restraint: let nature act as living artwork.
• France shows the power of layering—shutters, sheers, and drapery create richness and warmth.
• Scandinavia proves that simplicity and translucency maximize light and calm.
• Professional tips: size drapery at 2–2.5x (or more!) window width, hang them higher and wider, and choose fabrics intentionally.
• Sometimes the best treatment is less treatment—deliberate restraint can be as powerful as decoration.

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