
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
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Claudette Rowley Design
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