The worst thing that can happen when you're home is to feel like it's not your space. The best way to make a house feel like yours is with the scents of your favorite foods, candles, and flowers. Here are the best scents for each room in your home:
Bedroom
If you're going to spend a third of your life in your room, it makes sense that you'd want to make it as comfortable as possible. That's why we recommend using scents that are relaxing, calming and soothing.
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Relaxing: The scent of vanilla has been shown to be calming, soothing and even sedative when used in aromatherapy. Pine can also have a similar effect on the mind and body as it releases relaxing oils into the air when heated by an oil diffuser or candle warmer.
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Calming: Lavender is one of the most popular scents for relaxation due to its ability to help calm nerves and ease tension in muscles. Other options include lemongrass and chamomile essential oils (the latter being an all-natural antihistamine).
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Soothing: Sandalwood essential oil has been used since ancient times for its ability to promote relaxation while also improving mood and reducing anxiety levels through its aromatic properties
Bathroom
The bathroom is a great place to add a bit of scent. The air in the room tends to be quite dry and can get stale quickly, which is why it’s important to choose a scent that will leave you feeling revitalized and refreshed when you enter. If you have time, we recommend making an oil blend with various oils that are known for their positive effects: lavender, bergamot, melissa (lemon balm), tangerine peel oil and eucalyptus leaf oil. If your schedule isn’t as flexible as ours (or if you simply don't want to spend the time mixing up essential oils), then go ahead and use one of our ready-made blends! We carry several different scents like Calming Bathroom Spray or Energizing Scented Candles that will help keep your bathroom smelling fresh while also providing some relaxation or energy during those stressful days at work!
Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it makes sense that it should smell like home. The problem is that cooking can produce some very unpleasant odors — especially if you're not a pro in the kitchen. To make your cooking smells more bearable, try one of these solutions:
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Use an air freshener or diffuser to create a pleasant scent.
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Light a candle when you start cooking and enjoy its sweet fragrance as you work.
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Sprinkle baking soda on any surfaces where food has been spilled and let sit for 20 minutes before wiping up with water and cloths.This will absorb odors while leaving behind only freshness!
Living room
Your living room is a place where you can relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. To help you achieve this, there are a few scents that will make your home more relaxing.
The scent of vanilla is calming and soothing, making it perfect for the living room. Lavender is another great option for this room because it's also calming. Cinnamon has been shown to be relaxing, which makes it a good choice for your living space as well.
Entryway and mudroom
Fragrances for the entryway and mudroom should be light, fresh, and not overpowering. The scent of your home should welcome you in without overwhelming you with sweetness or strength. You want it to say “welcome home” without saying “you were away too long!”
A good way to measure whether a fragrance is right for this space is to take a whiff of its bottle before purchasing it. If it smells powdery, sweet or strong (like vanilla extract), it will probably clash with your shoes or coats. If it has notes of spice like gingerbread or cinnamon stick tea cakes (and maybe even a hint of apple pie), then this one might fit right in the entryway!
You can use scent to make your home feel cozy.
In the living room, you can use scent to make your home feel cozy. Candles are a natural way to freshen up the air, but there are other ways to do it as well. For example, some people like diffusers because they give off a more subtle scent and don't need to be lit all the time. If your living room gets crowded with furniture or knick-knacks, consider using a scented candle on top of a bookshelf or console table so that it doesn't get in the way of your movement from one area of the room to another.
You can also use scents to make your home smell good—and not just in general! You may want certain rooms of your house to smell like flowers or pine trees (or whatever). This is especially true if you're planning on hosting parties in those rooms often; guests might appreciate being greeted by familiar smells instead of whatever was cooking earlier in the day (or week).
Conclusion
A welcoming home is a happy home. We hope this article has given you some inspiration for creating a cozy space that you love spending time in. Remember that scents can be used to make your entire home smell great, but they’re especially helpful in the areas where we spend the most time: bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens.