Ever wonder why you're drawn to certain colors—or how they affect the way your home feels? In this episode of Design Unscripted, interior designer Manuella Moreira explores the powerful psychology of color and how it shapes mood, memory, and emotion within a space.

From calming blues to energizing yellows and grounding neutrals, discover how to choose the right color palette based on how you want to feel—not just what’s trending. We’ll talk about cultural influences, childhood memories, and why color is one of the most personal design decisions you can make.

🎨 Whether you’re redecorating a room or designing from scratch, this episode will help you use color more intentionally—layered through paint, fabrics, wood tones, lighting, and more.

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Ever walked into a space and thought, “This just feels right”—but couldn’t explain why? In this episode of Design Unscripted, we’re diving deep into the invisible layers that make a home feel truly luxurious, grounded, and emotionally supportive.

We’ll explore how sensory design—through scent, sound, texture, and more—can completely transform the way your home feels. From the calming power of scent in a bedroom, to how acoustic comfort shapes atmosphere, and the role of texture in creating emotional connection, this episode reveals the subtle, often-overlooked details that go far beyond aesthetics.

Whether your home looks beautiful but still feels “off,” or you’re craving deeper comfort and connection in your space, this episode is your guide to designing with all five senses in mind.

✨ Plus, discover my signature scents Aura and Alchemy, designed to support the emotional experience of your home.

🎙️ Listen now and learn how to:

• Use scent to create memory and calm
• Make your home quieter and more comforting through sound
• Select textures that feel as good as they look
• Engage all five senses to create a home that truly feels like you

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In this episode of Design Unscripted, host Manuella Moreira is joined by professional organizer and founder of Organizing Engineers, Isabelle Wood, to uncover the real secrets to creating a home that’s both beautifully designed and deeply functional.

From emotional clutter to practical systems that actually work, Isabelle shares her proven 6-step organizing process, tips for maintaining order, and the most overlooked areas of the home that desperately need attention (hello, mudroom!). Whether you're overwhelmed by stuff, unsure where to start, or just want your home to feel calmer and more intentional, this episode will give you the tools and mindset to take action.

✨ Isabelle blends her background in mechanical engineering with her passion for functional design to create sustainable systems tailored to your lifestyle—not just Pinterest-worthy perfection. She also shares her favorite tools (spoiler: you need a label maker) and how a simple mantra—don’t put it down, put it away—can change your habits for good.

📌 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why clutter is really just postponed decision-making
• How to emotionally detach from items you’re holding onto
• A step-by-step breakdown of Isabelle’s organizing method
• The biggest mistakes people make when trying to get organized
• Tools, habits, and systems that make staying organized easier
• What “home” really means when it functions well

✨ CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 – Intro
01:34 – Meet Isabelle Wood & her organizing philosophy
04:52 – Combining function and aesthetics in organizing
08:10 – Why clutter is postponed decisions
12:00 – Helping clients let go of guilt
16:05 – Isabelle’s 6-step organizing process
26:14 – Decluttering tips and real-life examples
31:48 – How to organize shared spaces
34:20 – Maintaining systems with small habits
37:00 – Entryway and mudroom organization hacks
41:20 – One thing to do today to improve your space
44:48 – Favorite organizing tools: Label maker & matching hangers
48:00 – Fun rapid fire Q&A
51:30 – What “home” means to Isabelle
53:00 – How to connect with Isabelle online

📲 Connect with Isabelle Wood
Website: https://organizingengineers.com
Instagram: @organizing.engineers

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