How to Make Your Home Feel Fresh After Christmas
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The Christmas decorations are down, the last mince pie has been eaten, and suddenly your home feels… a little tired. It’s completely normal for the house to feel cluttered or heavy after the busy festive season - but with a few simple resets, you can make everything feel fresh, calm, and cosy again.
Here’s how to give your home that new year freshness without a big clean-out (and using fragrance in all the right ways!).
1. Start with a Light Declutter
You don’t need to deep clean - just removing the visual “busy” feeling makes a huge difference.
Try:
• putting away leftover gift bags
• clearing surfaces
• gathering stray decorations
• refreshing soft furnishings
A calmer room is the perfect base for fragrance to shine.
2. Bring in a Fresh Scented Boost
After weeks of rich Christmas scents, opt for something lighter and uplifting.
Perfect January fragrances:
- Rock Salt & Driftwood – fresh and coastal
- Mandarin & Sandalwood – bright but comforting
Wax melts are perfect for quick refreshes because they throw scent fast and evenly.
3. Reset the Air with a Room Spray
A few spritzes instantly brighten a room - especially helpful after cooking or gatherings.
Focus on:
• entrance hallway
• living room
• bedrooms
• fabric surfaces (from a distance)
Room sprays work brilliantly when paired with wax melts or diffusers, giving your home a layered, long-lasting scent.
4. Add a New Reed Diffuser for Continuous Freshness
Diffusers work quietly in the background and are perfect for January when you want your home to feel clean and effortless.
Place them near:
• hallways
• bedrooms
• bathrooms
• home offices
They work even better when you flip the reeds weekly.
5. Bring Cosiness Back (Without the Clutter)
Fresh doesn’t have to be cold.
A softly scented candle in the evening resets the atmosphere and brings gentle warmth back into your space.
Try warm-but-clean scents like Pink Pepper & Rose or Mandarin & Sandalwood.
Start the Year with a Fresh, Calm Home
Small changes make a big difference after a busy December. With a little decluttering and the right fragrance choices, your home can feel peaceful, welcoming and restored for the new year.