A pleasant scent plays an important function in providing a sense of exclusivity to our spaces, whether retail or corporate. Fragrances are no longer used just to hide unpleasant odours – though they accomplish this admirably! A well-chosen scent provides a pleasant and inspirational environment, completing the interior décor in a space. Whether using room fragrances, scent sticks, fragrance oils or a diffuser in South Africa, the trick is strategic placement to get the most out of your fragrances.
Air And Light – Fragrance’s Best Friend
No matter what your prefered fragrance dispersal method is, your first step should always be to let the air and light into a room. Before placing or spraying fragrances, air out each area and open the windows to allow natural light and sunlight into the room. This also facilitates the elimination of microorganisms and germs that thrive in dark and musty places.
Create A Warm Welcome
Place your fragrance diffuser or spray room fragrances near the entrance or hallway for clients and employees to smell the brand’s chosen aroma every time they enter. Consider it an aromatic bouquet of flowers — the perfume is strongest as you pass by, leaving subtle aromatic notes behind. Ensure you don’t disperse fragrance anywhere near hanging coats or cluttered spaces as scent clings to these, detracting from the environment.
Create An Ambient Open Plan Space
The common areas in a building are where people spend a significant amount of time. Open spaces enable fragrances to disperse and circulate with the airflow across the whole room. This creates an amazing ambience for all utilising the space.
Strategic Scent Dispersal
The aroma from scent sticks disperses upwards; remember this when choosing a placement. Room fragrances, on the other hand, do well when dispersed higher up, allowing the particles to settle and be swept around in the room’s airflow.
Don’t Forget The Windows
Minimalist interior spaces make the most use of all available space, with limited shelving space available and each piece of furniture with a specific purpose. This makes the window sills an ideal place for placing reed fragrance diffusers, often very visually appealing when placed next to pot plants.
Open windows are excellent for fragrance dispersal. Spraying room fragrances near an open window can ensure a wonderful and far-spread scent dispersion, especially if a slight draft is blowing in. Bear in mind that direct sunshine, heat from a radiator, or an open window will affect the aromatic compounds, causing them to evaporate much quicker.
Enhance The Bathroom Ambience
Fragrances are an ideal choice for high-traffic areas like the bathroom. The bathroom is the one space where cleanliness and freshness are essential. With a fragrance diffuser and room fragrances, unwanted odours in the bathroom can be completely eliminated while also delivering pleasant scents and ambience. Avoid dispersing room fragrances near vents to retain fragrance effectively.
Enabling Productivity In The Home Working Environment
Carefully chosen home scents, like citrus-based fragrances, can create an energising effect helping with concentration. Once you smell a certain aroma, your brain can gear into productivity or relaxation mode depending on your brain’s association and the fragrance’s effect on your mood, thus contributing to a productive atmosphere in your office.
Enhance Your Space’s Decor
Our sense of smell can be closely linked to memory and emotion, making it an important functional and creative part of room decoration. Fragrances can complement and highlight your interior decor choices.
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