Not Simple: Claudette Rowley, Designing Spaces That Support Your Nervous System

Not Simple: Claudette Rowley, Designing Spaces That Support Your Nervous System

From Not Simple by Wendy Bittner & Rebecca Scott

January 29, 2026 · 30 min · Season 5 · Episode 15

About this episode

Claudette Rowley discusses how interior design can support well-being through neuro-aesthetic principles.

Claudette Rowley is a wellness-first interior designer who helps people create spaces that not only look beautiful but also support their well-being. Drawing from her background in social work, coaching, and cultural transformation, Claudette practices neuro-aesthetic design - an approach grounded in the science of how color, light, texture, and flow impact our nervous systems. Rebecca and Claudette explore why design matters beyond aesthetics. Claudette explains common design mistakes and introduces her WIRED method (Wellness, Intention, Rhythm, Energy, Delight) for creating spaces that truly serve you. They discuss how cool and warm colors create completely different spaces, the power of biophilic (nature-based) design, and why the question isn't "what's trending?" but "how do I want to feel in this space?" Claudette reminds us: "You deserve to be in a space that you really love and not to settle if you feel stuck - it makes a difference in your life." Learn more: https://www.claudetterowleydesign.com/ Take the free Color Code quiz: https://www.claudetterowleydesign.com/color-quiz

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Scott

Guest: Claudette Rowley

Topics covered

  • wellness
  • interior design
  • neuro-aesthetic design
  • biophilic design
  • color theory
  • space design

Keywords

  • wellness
  • interior design
  • neuro-aesthetic
  • biophilic design
  • color
  • space
  • design mistakes
  • WIRED method

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Organizations: Claudette Rowley Design

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