Make yours an 'it always smells so good' home
Country Homes & Interiors|February 2023
Knsure your home smells sweet from the moment you step through the door with these expert tips
HOLLY REANEY
Make yours an 'it always smells so good' home

CREATING a sweet-smelling home comes in two parts. The first step is to eradicate bad' smells. The next step is to bring new, refreshing scents into your home. Think about your home holistically and create a scent journey throughout each room.

'Consider how you might want to use fragrance as part of the welcome experience. There are areas that may need to have an instant fragrance boost, such as a bathroom, kitchen or boot room. And then there are areas where you want a gentle background fragrance, such as a bedroom or dressing room,' says Jane Nicholson, co-founder, House of Dome.

Diffusers are a great way to create a signature, background aroma in your home. 'Select your diffuser size based on the scale of the room and dial up the fragrance intensity simply by turning the reeds more frequently. Position the diffuser away from light, heat sources and air currents and evaluate the format of the diffuser according to the appropriate size of the space,' adds Jane.

KITCHEN

The kitchen can be home to the most delicious aromas but also the least desirable. Always use your extractor fan and consider opening windows when cooking to reduce lingering smells. For fish, you can set a bowl of white vinegar in your kitchen overnight; the acetic acid will deodorise the room. For garlic and onions, freshly brewed coffee is a great solution. Baking soda is known for its deodorising properties - store an open tub of baking soda in the fridge to minimise food smells.

Grease attaches to every surface in your kitchen, so when cleaning, don't forget to wipe your lightbulbs. They heat up when switched on, leading to cooking smells continuing to permeate throughout the room.

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