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Interior design almost always focuses on the look and aesthetic of a room and room décor. But one of the most interesting aspects of home design isn’t about your visual senses. Instead, things like scent and touch can also help to create a deliberate mood in your home. Fall is coming and with it comes a litany of warm fragrances that help to make your abode feel inviting and pleasant. While summer is all about those sweet outdoor smells, here are some indoor fragrances to help you create warmth in your home as the temperature outside starts to cool off.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a popular spice that adds warmth and depth to a room. Cinnamon also has many health benefits, serving as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. For example, cinnamon can help reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes and lower cholesterol levels in those at risk for heart disease. In addition to being a common ingredient in baked goods such as cinnamon rolls, cinnamon is often used in herbal remedies for nausea and diarrhea due to its antibacterial properties. You can make your home smell like this exotic spice by boiling cinnamon sticks in a pot of water or using a Pura home diffuser with cinnamon essential oil.
Apple Cider
Another warm and delicious scent is apple cider. This homey fragrance is a great way to bring a warm feeling indoors. Apple cider is made by combining apples with water, yeast, and sugar and then ceasing fermentation to create a sweet yet tart beverage. While you could make your own apple cider at home, it’s also available for purchase at grocery stores and farmers’ markets. Just heating it in a crockpot throughout the day can leave your home feeling warm and fresh.
Baked Goods and Coffee
Cookies, cakes, and pies are another great way to create a comfortable atmosphere and make your home feel more like home. Whether it’s the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls or the scent of fresh-brewed coffee, many people consider their favorite baked goods as comforting scents. Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory to smell up your home, you can try cinnamon rolls, coffee, or a simple chocolate cake. Brewing a pot of coffee not only wakes you up in the morning, but this happy smell can leave you feeling energized before you even take a sip.
Orange, Lemon, and Lime
The warm, clean fragrance of citrus fruits can create a bright, refreshing atmosphere in your home. Use them in cooking to create an inviting environment that will leave you feeling relaxed and energetic. You can boil peels in a crockpot, or use a diffuser with citrus essential oils. The great thing about citrus fruits is that they also have a purifying effect and can help cleanse the air. They leave your home feeling fresh and clean smelling and can help visitors feel at ease when they stop by.
Peppermint
The smell of peppermint tea is enough to open up your sinuses and leave you feeling better quickly. Not only that, but as a home fragrance, it’s great for all seasons, especially winter. The cool, fresh smell of peppermint will instantly make you feel like it’s Christmas. It’s also a good scent for the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom and has many powerful medicinal qualities.
Gingerbread Cookies
The ginger in these cookies alongside the other exotic spices makes this fragrance excellent for adding warmth to a home, especially in the fall. Not only are gingerbread cookies a classic holiday treat, but they also add a lightness to the air that brings in warmth as the temperature cools down. You can bake simple round cookies or use a rolled dough recipe to make any kind of gingerbread creation you’d like. Ginger has a fragrant quality that stands out when you make these cookies.
Conclusion
When you’re looking to make your home feel warmer, adding decorations can only go so far. You’ll also need to consider if your home smells like warmth as well. Baking cakes and cookies, turning on a pot of coffee, or diffusing light and fresh essential oils all go a long way toward making your home feel warm and cozy. Try these scents as the school year starts and the seasons change from summer into fall.