Field notes by Bloom Yorkshire

In interior design, scent is often overlooked, but it's one of the most powerful ways to shape the atmosphere of a space. It doesn’t just add ambiance; it completes the room. At Bloom, we believe fragrance is as important as furniture, colour, or lighting.

Here’s how to style your interiors using scent as a subtle but essential design element, plus the best types of fragrance products to use in each space.

 1. Treat Fragrance as Part of Your Decor

Don’t hide your home fragrance. Choose candles, wax melts, and diffusers with beautiful, design-led packaging that complements your space. A diffuser in a glass vessel or a candle in a neutral, matte jar can double as a decor accent.

Tip: Choose a consistent aesthetic: soft neutrals, brushed gold, or ceramic finishes, so your scent products blend into your styling.

 2. Use Fragrance to Zone Open Plan Spaces

Scent can help define areas in open plan homes without physical barriers. Use one scent in the kitchen and a different, softer one in the living area to create flow and contrast.

Kitchen: Try crisp citrus or herbal notes
Living Room: Choose warm amber, rose, or musk-based blends

This creates a sensory map of the home, which feels intentional and elevated.

 3. Add Soft Scents to Bedrooms and Retreat Spaces

Bedrooms benefit from calming, subtle scents that promote relaxation and rest. Opt for reed diffusers, wax melts, or pillow sprays that don't overpower.

Best choices: Velvet Rose, Soft Linen, or Lavender blends
Pair with: Natural fabrics, layered bedding, and soft lighting

Scent becomes part of your wind-down ritual and keeps the space feeling fresh and inviting.

 4. Use Candles to Enhance the Bathroom 

The bathroom is often styled like a spa and fragrance completes that feeling. A single luxury candle on a marble tray instantly elevates the space.

Pro styling tip: Add a mini vase, a body brush, and folded hand towels to style a clean corner around your candle.

Recommended scent types: Eucalyptus, Neroli, Sea Salt, or Green Tea

 5. Layer Scent with Texture for Maximum Impact

Interior designers know that great styling is all about layering and fragrance adds an invisible final layer. Pair your scent choices with rich textures like velvet cushions, linen throws, or ceramic vessels for a multi-sensory effect.

Bloom tip: Use the same fragrance in different formats (e.g., diffuser + melt) to create continuity without overwhelming the room.

 6. Refresh Entryways and Hallways with Uplifting Notes

These transitional spaces are perfect for setting the tone when guests arrive. A small diffuser on a console table or a wax melt warmer by the front door introduces a welcoming first impression.

Best scents: Fresh florals, white tea, or citrus notes

 Fragrance Products That Work Well for Interior Styling

Reed diffusers - Stylish, low maintenance, and ideal for long lasting scent

Wax melts - Ideal for quick scent changes and mood specific styling

Luxury candles - Perfect for coffee tables, bathtubs, and gifting displays

Room sprays - Great for refreshes before guests arrive

 Final Thought: Design Your Space with All Five Senses

Styling isn’t just visual, it's emotional. Scent completes the story of your home, creating spaces that feel as beautiful as they look. Whether you're designing a calming retreat or a statement worthy hosting space, Bloom’s luxury home fragrances help elevate every room.

 Want to scent your space in style?

Explore our bestsellers or visit bloomyorkshire.com to discover your new favourite fragrance.