Spaces

How to Use Scent to Transform Your Space From AM to PM

Words by Jhena Waring

Photography by Hannah Faith Lord

Sometimes the living room needs a little sprucing before it turns into your makeshift Pilates studio. Maybe the kitchen is craving a breath of fresh air while you transition from work to lunch, or the bedroom is in need of some sharp focus as you prepare for a Zoom meeting. Perhaps it’s your turn to host the weekly dinner and you’re looking to transform your cute dining room into a swanky restaurant.

Incorporating intentional scent choices can be a fun way to transition your space from task to activity, or day to night. Aroma is such an easy way to make your home feel different, or even new, in just a few minutes. Here’s how.

Good morning

Rise and shine. Let the freshness and possibility of the morning seep into your body and abode: Boost Blend offers a gentle yet deliberate wakeup call. The combination of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Juniper, and Lime is light, clean, and energizing—like the sun peeking through the cracks of the curtain and onto your face.

Lunch break

Expand your horizons beyond the couch, the house, and maybe even the country. Indulge in a lunchtime escape with this blend of Grapefruit, Palmarosa, and Eucalyptus—also known as Retreat. Suddenly you’re eating tacos by a Mexican beachfront or sipping a smoothie in a hammock that overlooks a tropical rainforest.

Afternoon pick-me-up

The air is feeling rather lifeless and you’re gravitating towards another cup of coffee even though you said you were done for the day. We’ll do you one better with Breathe Blend. Minty and cooling Peppermint, Cajeput, Eucalyptus, and Tea Tree deliver a clear and refreshing boost for both you and your space. Now the living room is a productive home office again; it smells like effortlessly ticking off all the tasks on your to-do list.

Work it out

When it’s time to move, put Grapefruit Essential Oil in your cordless Move Diffuser and relocate to your exercise space. It smells bright and juicy—like nailing that workout livestream.

Evening cleaning

Clean your space energetically (or physically, too, if you’re up for it) with Clean Sweep Blend, which features Pine, Lemon, and Clove. It gives a bright, crisp, and cleansed feel—like the one you get when the errands are done and the house is tidy. Bask in that clean slate.

Silent night

It’s important to unwind and let the day come to an end. Return your space and mind to a calm and peaceful oasis. Quiet features Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Amyris, and Clary Sage to invoke a feeling of comforting solitude. Feels like clean bed sheets, a paperback novel, and a beautiful, fragrant bouquet.

Scent is a beautiful way to transform your space in an instant—so that you can feel good at home, from dusk to dawn.