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   16 January 2019

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### I am often asked if freshly brewing coffee or baking of bread when got viewers really do work?

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As a house stager working in lots of properties up for sale or preparing them for the market, I am often asked if the aroma of freshly brewing coffee or baking bread really works to entice the views to buy the property?

Well in my opinion, these are just a little too **obvious** sometimes and, will come across as you are trying too hard. However, it is true that the sense of smell does play a huge part in making a viewer feel they this could be their home, so this is my advice on this question;

My Top Five Tips for giving your home the **Sweet Smell of Success:**

1\. Natural things -A **vanilla pod** in the oven on a low heat is far subtler and smells delicious. Also put a plate of freshly baked **scones** with a pot of jam or even **muffins** on the kitchen work surface with a pot of **coffee** pot and a bowl of fruit and a vase of flowers is my top tip.

 2. Dog owner? Take pooch and any pooch-related bedding **out of the house in plenty of time before the viewing – trust me, non-dog lovers will be able to smell it a mile away.**

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3\. **Scented candles** (used sparingly) smell much nicer than spray fresheners. However, I recommend only using **natural oil-based** ones and not the cheap artificial fragrances (Airwick and electric plug ins) as these go stale becoming very pleasant with time.

4\. Place tumble drier **conditioning sheets** at the base of all of your bins for a lovely fresh laundry smell.

5\. Pop some **potpourri** in your vacuum cleaner before you clean the house for a subtle but appealing scent.

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**EXTRA TIP** adding fresh **flowers and plants** is a wonderful way of creating a lovely look adding to the décor and smell nice too.

You might also like to read previous month’s blog, for more tips and hints

[https://sassy.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/blog/idea-to-help-you-plan-a-design-change-in-your-own-home](https://www.sassypropertystyling.co.uk/blog/idea-to-help-you-plan-a-design-change-in-your-own-home "Link: https://www.sassypropertystyling.co.uk/idea-to-help-you-plan-a-design-change-in-your-own-home")

If you would like any advice or support for your interior projects, then call **Anne** *today on* **07725246434 / 01673 20762.**