Different rooms serve different purposes — and they should smell different too. At 19 on Bloekom, we carefully choose scents for each space to enhance the experience. Here’s our room-by-room guide.
The Science of Scent
Our sense of smell is directly connected to the brain’s emotional centre. The right scent can:
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Improve focus and productivity
- Enhance sleep quality
- Trigger positive memories
- Make spaces feel cleaner and more inviting
Room-by-Room Scent Guide
🚪 Entrance & Hallway
Goal: Create a welcoming first impression
Best scents:
- Citrus (lemon, orange) — fresh and energising
- Vanilla — warm and inviting
- Green tea — clean and sophisticated
Method: Reed diffuser (consistent, no maintenance)
🛋️ Living Room
Goal: Relaxation and social comfort
Best scents:
- Sandalwood — grounding and calming
- Cinnamon — cozy and warm
- Fresh linen — clean and airy
- Amber — sophisticated and mellow
Method: Candles or diffuser
🍳 Kitchen
Goal: Neutralise cooking odours, feel clean
Best scents:
- Lemon — cuts grease smell, antibacterial
- Basil — fresh and appetising
- Coffee — comforting (just leave beans out!)
- Peppermint — energising, appetite-controlling
Method: Simmer pot, herb plants, or spray
Avoid: Heavy florals (clash with food)
🛏️ Bedroom
Goal: Promote restful sleep
Best scents:
- Lavender — proven to improve sleep quality
- Chamomile — gentle and calming
- Jasmine — reduces anxiety
- Bergamot — relieves stress
Method: Pillow spray, linen mist, or bedside diffuser (turned off at night)
Avoid: Strong, energising scents like citrus or peppermint
🚿 Bathroom
Goal: Spa-like freshness
Best scents:
- Eucalyptus — clears sinuses, spa feeling
- Mint — fresh and clean
- Sea salt/ocean — crisp and invigorating
- White tea — light and clean
Method: Reed diffuser (safe near water), hanging eucalyptus in shower
📚 Home Office
Goal: Boost focus and productivity
Best scents:
- Rosemary — enhances memory
- Peppermint — increases alertness
- Lemon — improves concentration
- Pine — clears mental fog
Method: Small diffuser or desk plant
Seasonal Adjustments
Summer: Light, fresh scents — citrus, mint, cucumber, green tea
Autumn: Warm spices — cinnamon, apple, clove, nutmeg
Winter: Cozy and rich — vanilla, amber, cedar, frankincense
Spring: Floral and fresh — jasmine, rose, lavender, fresh linen
Scent Layering Tips
- Less is more: You should barely notice it — if it’s overpowering, it’s too much
- One signature scent: Have a consistent “base” scent throughout (like fresh linen) with room-specific accents
- Match intensity to room size: Small rooms need lighter scents
- Consider flow: Scents shouldn’t clash as you move between rooms
What We Use at 19 on Bloekom
- Rooms: Light lavender and fresh linen
- Bathrooms: Eucalyptus and mint
- Common areas: Seasonal blends (currently: vanilla and cinnamon)
- Entrance: Subtle citrus
Experience It Yourself
Want to experience a perfectly scented space? Book a stay at 19 on Bloekom and breathe in the difference thoughtful scent selection makes.