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Diffuser vs Candle - The Best Way To Scent Your Home

There's just something so dreamy about a soothing aroma wafting through a home - it's romantic, sensual, and it immediately enlivens any space. The fragrance of a space holds a significant impact over the ambience it exudes, thereby influencing our mood and attitude. An often-overlooked aspect of an interior space, home fragrances have the power to craft an immediate ambience and add a charming character to your home.
Home fragrances such as candles and diffusers not only elicit beautiful aromas throughout our homes, but also bring the perfect finishing touch to home styling. We'll take you through everything you need to know about candles and diffusers before introducing home fragrances to your home. And, while it may feel a little daunting at first if you've never styled them before, there's a few simple tricks and tips to ensure your fragrant arrangement never feels out of place.
Quick Links
- Create a Soothing Ambience With Candles
- Everything You Need To Know About Diffusers
- Your Guide To Choosing The Right Scent
- Styling Candles and Diffusers in Your Home
Create a Soothing Ambience With Candles
For those unfamiliar with these aromatic beauties, candles can help tie in both the ambience and the decorative theme of your space. Candles are pieces of wax containing a wick, that when lit, showcases a flickering flame that melts the wax around it. When scented, the melting of this wax elicits an aroma, influencing the ambience of your space. However, candles can also be fragrance free and simply contribute to the styling aspect of your space.
Caring For Your Candle
Candles require a little bit of maintenance. Here are our top tips for when it comes to caring for your candles:
- Before burning your candle, make sure to trim the wick to about .5 cm tall and remove any packaging or debris that may have built up around it.
- You should also make sure that when burning, you allow for the wax to melt and reach the edges. Extinguishing a candle before it has time do this can cause the wax to become misshapen, resulting in constant uneven burns.
- Keep your candle out of the way of fabrics such as bed linen or curtains.
- Never leave a candle unattended and keep out of reach of children and pets.
Types of Candles
As they're available in different designs, colours and styles, the best thing about candles is how versatile they are when it comes to using them to decorate your home. Allow us to explain a few of our favourite types of candles and the benefits they offer in home decorating.
Jar Candles
Jar candles refer to a wax or tallow candle contained in a sturdy, thick jar. The jar is often made of glass, ceramic, or other heat-proof materials. These types of candles bring a sophistication to any space and make for the perfect gift to a friend or family member.
Our KOO Jar Candle is available in four soothing scents, each with a unique colour tone. With a single wick, these candles are available in 135g and 340g, perfect for displaying in all corners of your home. Complete with a luxurious gold label, these candles bring a sophisticated charm to your selection of home decor.
Tealight Candles
Smaller in size to regular candles, tealight candles stand at around 4-6 cm in height. Typically round in shape, these candles are perfect for elegant dining settings and for creating ambient lighting. Tealight candles are usually fragrance free and focused on elevating your home styling. Tealight Candles such as this handy set of 6 from Emporium, available at KOO, are smokeless and dripless while offering a 4 hour burn time, perfect for dinner parties or intimate gatherings.
Pillar Candles
Subtle and timeless, pillar candles are a great addition to any space. These candles are designed in a cylindrical shape and stand on their own. When lighting, it's best to pair these candles with a candle holder or a candle dish to catch the wax as it melts down. Pillar candles allow you to experiment with luxurious candle holders for an eye-catching display.
LED Candles
Wanting to avoid hot wax or open flames in your home styling? This is where LED candles are a fan favourite. The flameless design of these candles requires minimal maintenance when compared to regular candles. These candles provide a flickering LED flame for an authentic touch without the fire hazard. Our KOO Rib LED Pillar Wax Candle features that classic pillar candle design with a white ribbed wax style that effortlessly complements various decorative themes. Available in three different sizes, these candles allow you to create an elegant candle arrangement that sets the mood without the regular maintenance.
Looking for a more subtle decorative piece? You can also find LED candles in tea light candle designs such as our KOO Rib LED Wax Tealight Candles. In a handy 2 pack, these candles measure at 6.3 x 3 cm, making them perfect for dining tables, bookshelves and coffee tables.
Everything You Need To Know About Diffusers: Types of Diffusers and the Benefits They Bring
Diffusers are a beloved home fragrance that help to transform any room into a serene sanctuary. Diffusers disperse the fragrance of essential oils throughout your space for a desired ambience and can be displayed in any room of your home while promoting a peaceful atmosphere. With so many different types of diffusers to choose from, we'll help you find the right diffuser for your home.
Types of Diffusers and the Benefits They Bring
There are a few different types of diffusers to choose from that work in different ways. A few of the most common types of diffusers include:
Reed Diffusers
Reed diffusers are a small glass bottle filled with essential oils with porous sticks. These sticks, known as the reeds, absorb the oil to then disperse the fragrance through the air. With no need for electricity or flames, these diffusers are incredibly low maintenance, perfect for any room in your home.
Reed diffusers like our KOO Reed Diffuser often feature elegant designs that bring sophistication to any space. Available in four different scents, this KOO Reed Diffuser features four colour options to complement your home decor style. Measuring 100 ml, this reed diffuser features sleek black reeds for an elegant touch.
Ultrasonic Diffusers
Quieter than regular electronic diffusers, ultrasonic diffusers release aromas through the vibrations of a built-in plate. Filled with water and a few drops of your chosen essential oil, the ultrasonic diffuser features a small disc at the base that vibrates to break down the essential oil into smaller particles. It then disperses the oil and water mixture into a fine mist, which in turn elicits this aroma without the use of heat. Much quieter than regular electronic diffusers, these diffusers help to increase the humidity of your space, making them great for your home.
These diffusers are often designed with aesthetic in mind, as seen with the Radiance Ultrasonic Wood Diffuser. This diffuser features a wood-look base combined with a calming white colour tone that complements both modern and minimalist decor schemes. When paired with essential oils, the light and mist function help to create a beautiful ambience in your home.
Your Guide To Choosing The Right Scent For Your Space
When thinking of introducing fragrances to your space, it's important to understand the role different aromas play in the ambience of your space. If you're wanting to create a cosy environment, a warm aroma will do the trick. However, if you're wanting to establish a fresh and rejuvenated sanctuary, then citrus or floral fragrances will be best. It also has to do with the actual room you're catering for. Let's look at some of the best fragrances for different rooms in your home:
- Bathroom: Light scents with citrusy aromas such as lemongrass or orange can help your bathroom feel fresher and cleaner.
- Living room: This is where your guests spend the majority of their time in your home, so it's important to use welcoming and warm aromas such as vanilla, sandalwood or patchouli in these rooms.
- Bedroom: Scents that promote relaxation are best for bedrooms. Calming and soothing fragrances such as lavender or eucalyptus can help you create a peaceful space.
Styling Candles and Diffusers in Your Home
When thinking about where to style candles or diffusers in your home, it's important to remember what the space is trying to articulate - are you looking to create a cosy living room, a relaxing bathroom space or perhaps an peaceful bedroom? No matter the intention, KOO home fragrances are a simple and timeless way to style and elevate any space.
Create an Inviting Atmosphere in Your Living Room With Candles and Diffusers
It's all about layering in the living room! The easiest way to use candles in this space is to create an eye-catching hierarchy with other candles or even with your current ornaments and vases. Knowing how to arrange candles on a coffee table or console table is a skill in and of itself. You want to make sure that you don't obstruct your view while on the couch, while also providing enough height that will draw the eye forward into the space. We recommend a selection of pillar candles in different heights as the centrepiece, coupled with a coffee table book and a small ceramic vase that aligns perfectly with your interior design.
For an even more layered look, pair your candle arrangement with a reed diffuser in the same scent, making sure to position the reeds out of range of the flickering flame. The height of the reeds will complement the height of your candles, adding depth and dimension to your living space.
How to Style Candles in the Bathroom For a Fresh Relaxing Feel
The bathroom is very easy to style when deciding where to place home fragrances in home and apartment settings. Reed diffusers go a long way in terms of elevating your bathroom. Simply place it on your bathroom shelf, bench or the corner of your bath for an instant bathroom refresh.
If instead you prefer the glow of a candle, a scented candle can help create a tranquil environment to relax and unwind. If you desire, you can also float tea lights safely in your bath alongside rose petals for something a little bit extra, reminiscent of a classic spa day in your very own home.
How to Style Candles and Diffusers To Create an Intimate & Cosy Bedroom
Bedrooms are safe spaces. They're a place for you to relax and unwind, so it's important that your bedroom decor reflects that. Position an ultrasonic diffuser on your bedside table when unwinding for the evening (remembering to turn it off before you fall asleep). If instead you find your room is limited in terms of flat surfaces for your home fragrances, a small candle displayed on your bedside out of reach of your bedding is the perfect finishing touch to creating a serene oasis for you to rest and unwind.
Create a Peaceful Haven In Your Home With KOO's Home Fragrances
When introducing home fragrances to your space, it's essential to know how to style candles and diffusers to match your decor, provide ambience and help you relax. Explore the wide range of KOO home fragrances, including candles and diffusers, to shape your ideal oasis today. Looking for more home decorating inspiration? Check out our helpful styling blogs for more tips and tricks on elevating your interior decor.