How to get your house smelling amazing
Nothing triggers a response in the body more so than scent. Certain perfumes have the power to evoke both recent and long-ago memories, while the smell of different foods and flavours can be imprinted on our consciousness almost forever. It’s no wonder then that using scent in the home can be wonderful at creating a cosy, inviting and relaxed atmosphere. Here’s how to do it.
What? Try using either a diffuser and/or high-quality candles (or both!). Diffusers can be either electric or require a candle to burn the scent.
What room? Scent can be used throughout the house, everywhere from the living room to the laundry. It’s worth thinking about how often your in that room, other scents that may dominate the landscape and of course, safety, when considering where you might want to position diffusers or candles. It’s also considering ventilation and any health concerns like asthma or allergies that could be impacted by scent.
Which scent? Choosing the right scent for the right room is all part of the process. People often find that they have a strong preference for a certain family of scents and will naturally gravitate towards them. The general rule of thumb with whatever you choose it to pick good quality oils and scents that aren’t overpowering. You want them to gently fragrance and linger in the air, not overpower. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
- The kitchen – If you’re going to use fragrance in the kitchen stick with light, food-based scents. Citruses and herbs are the go-to here.
- The bedroom – Warm, relaxing scents are best for the bedroom. Try lavender, vanilla and musk.
- Living areas – Depending on the size of your living space, you may want a couple of complimentary scents or to focus on one single scent in a few different forms (diffuser, candles, room spray etc). Floral scents are great in living spaces as are oriental scents and warming, spicy ones. The sky is pretty much the limit!
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