05/30/2026
There is a difference between a room that looks good and a room that actually supports the way someone lives.
That is what this week’s conversation with Eryn Oruncak of Elan Design is all about.
We got into neuroaesthetics, the science behind how our spaces affect the brain, the nervous system, our emotions, and even the way we move through a day.
Here is what I kept coming back to.
Interior design is not just about creating something beautiful. It is about creating a space that helps someone feel clearer, calmer, more grounded, and more at home in their own life.
Sometimes that looks like reducing clutter. Sometimes it is the right material. Sometimes it is finally understanding why a room feels unfinished even when all the pieces are technically there.
And sometimes it is just asking a better question. How is this room serving the client?
That one question can change the way you design, the way you talk about your value, and the way your clients understand what you are actually doing for them.
You are not just picking pillows (tho fun to do). You are creating an environment that shapes how someone feels every single day.
Listen to the full conversation on The McClain Method Podcast wherever you find your podcasts.
