MISSION,
Kan., May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family
Features) Your home is an expression of you, your personality and
your lifestyle. When it comes to personalizing your home's
aesthetic, try leaning into your senses to inspire change within
your space.
Inspiration can be found everywhere around you – from taking
cues from Mother Nature to "shopping" your own house or, with a
little help from Air Wick, finding and incorporating your home's
signature scent.
Give yourself a residential refresh with these tips:
Rearrange Living Spaces
Breathing fresh air into a room doesn't always require a complete
overhaul, or even any construction or DIY projects. Sometimes all
you need is a little rearranging. Shifting furniture to better suit
your needs or let more natural light in can significantly improve
the space's aesthetic.
Additionally, the items you currently own are most reflective of
your style; try "shopping" your own house by repurposing items from
other areas or rooms to give them a fresh feel. When decor pieces
are overused in one spot, they may feel brand new in a different
space. These are practical and cost-effective tactics to create a
new and inviting space for both you and any guests entering your
home.
Introduce Plants and Greenery
When sourcing your design inspiration from nature, adding greenery
is an inherent way to bring in the beauty and freshness of the
great outdoors. To personalize your home with plants, visit a
nursery or local flower shop and choose ones that are appealing to
you based on their shape, color or size. Live plants offer multiple
benefits, like naturally purifying the air, and studies have shown
numerous therapeutic benefits of spending time with nature.
Therefore, designing with natural elements, like house plants or
flowers, can bring a sense of serenity into your home.
Find Your "Scentscape"
A home upgrade rooted in nature includes more than just what you
can see and feel, it also includes engaging the sense of smell. One
of the latest home decor trends, "scentscaping," is growing in
popularity as a way for individuals to enhance the ambiance of
their homes through tailored scent.
"Scent is an often-overlooked aspect of design," said Egypt
Sherrod, HGTV personality who is both an interior designer and real
estate broker, and Air Wick partner. "People tour homes and
experience spaces with all their senses. It adds a new layer to
home personalization, as an authentic fragrance experience often
heightens the aura of your space beyond its physical layout.
Scentscaping is the perfect way to add a bespoke vibe for your home
that reflects your personal style, in turn creating a welcoming
atmosphere."
With innovative devices designed to deliver carefully blended
scents like Air Wick's Advanced Plug-In Scented Oil, you can
enjoy long-lasting pulses of scents inspired by nature in the
comfort of your home for up to 60 days on low setting. With
anti-fading technology, an on-demand boost button and adjustable
intensity settings, you'll notice the fragrances from the first
drop to the last.
Update Colors
Introducing color to a room can transform its look, and the scale
of change is up to you. You might repaint the entire space, simply
paint an accent wall or even just spruce up a corner with a pop of
color. Incorporating accessories or decorative elements with new
colors can also create some variety, such as including pops of
seasonal-inspired colors in artwork and textiles.
Switch Out Light Fixtures
A room's lighting is an important detail for personalizing the type
of mood and ambiance you are trying to achieve. Swapping out light
fixtures for dimmers, for example, can create a brand new
atmosphere, allowing you to adjust the light to the time of day and
for your intended experience. Consider updating old lighting
fixtures with new ones to enhance the presence of natural light or
changing the bulb wattage to further impact the mood.
Embrace the Scent of the Season
If you tend to make frequent edits to your home's design, you may
also find the idea of experimenting with different fragrances
appealing. A short-term scent can be ideal for seasonal swaps, like
trading fresh spring blooms for sweet summer citrus, for example.
Lasting for up to 45 days on low setting, Air Wick's Essential Mist
Diffuser fills the room with a gentle, fragrant mist with natural
essential oils so you can set it and forget it. Adjustable settings
are included on the device, and the cordless and portable design
allow it to blend seamlessly into any home decor.
Explore more inspiring ideas for incorporating a breath of fresh
air into your home at airwick.us.
Scentscaping to Give Your Home a Personalized Style
Achieving your perfect scentscape begins with nature-inspired
fragrances, including classics like White Sage + Mahogany, Lavender
+ Waterlily and Eucalyptus + Wild Berry. If sweeter scents are your
preference, consider enticing blends like Pink Watermelon + Mimosa,
Lush Honeysuckle + Raspberry or Hawaiian Guava + Tropical
Flowers.
To establish a one-of-a-kind scentscape for your home, start
with these tips from Sherrod:
- Identify your scent preferences, whether leaning toward citrus,
spicy, fruity, floral or woody notes.
- Consider the scent's intensity and the scent level you and your
guests find pleasing.
- If you plan on creating room-specific scents, or want to use
different fragrances in each room, consider how these scents
interact with one another to harmonize the scents with contrasts
that add dimension.
- Consider rotating your seasonal scents to freshen up your home
and bring new energy to your space at different times of the
year.
- Maintain a scent balance so different scents do not overpower
each other. Rather, create a soft and pleasing aroma that
establishes inviting spaces throughout your home.
Michael French
mfrench@familyfeatures.com
1-888-824-3337
editors.familyfeatures.com
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