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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Rachel Bull

Indoor plants to make a living room smell nice – 9 fragrant options that might surprise you

Blooming gardenia on table with black scissors.

The importance of scent in a home cannot be underestimated. It can welcome us into a space, set a mood, and evoke memories. There are lots of different things people with nice smelling living rooms always do, including adding a signature scented candle, cleaning rugs often, and ensuring good ventilation. But for me, there is nothing better than entering a room and smelling the subtle, natural fragrance of an indoor plant.

It’s important to note that the fragrance from indoor plants usually comes from their flowers, and most will not be in flower at all times of the year, offering only seasonal scent. In order to make sure they do flower, they will require a warm, bright and sunny spot in your living room, so try to consider the conditions and aspect when selecting the best plant for your space.

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