How to Design a Home That Actually Supports Your Life

In this episode of Bits by Bacon, host Misty Bacon Renner sits down with Vera Blouin, founder of Blu Inc., to explore how our homes shape our emotions, habits, and personal growth. Vera shares how her international experiences inspired her work in spatial psychology, why so many homes create unnecessary friction, and how thoughtful design can help us become our highest and truest selves.

Hosted by: Misty Bacon Renner

Guest:Vera Blouin – Founder, Design Strategist & Author

Vera Blouin is the Founder and Design Strategist behind BLOU INK, a residential design studio specializing in spatial strategy, spatial psychology, and identity-driven living across Dallas, Miami, and Atlanta. With over 15 years of experience in interior design and construction, she explores how homes influence human behavior, emotion, and daily routines. She is also the author of The Reincarnated Room and The Structure of Space.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ The psychology behind home design

✔️ Why your environment affects your personal growth

✔️ The value of indoor-outdoor living

✔️ How to identify friction in your home

✔️ Creating spaces that reflect your evolving identity

Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

Connect with Vera Blouin:

🌐 Website → https://www.blouink.com/books

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/blouink.studio/

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/verablouin/

Follow Misty:

🌐 Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup

✉️ Gmail → misty@thebaconrealtygroup.com

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/

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