We often talk about décor in terms of style — what’s in, what’s trending, what looks good. But what if we flipped the conversation to ask, how does your home make you feel?
At Benny and Mollie, we believe your space should nurture you. It should lift your mood when you’re low, calm your mind when it’s racing, and give you a quiet kind of joy just by being in it.
Two of the most powerful (and often underestimated) tools for achieving this? Colour and scent.
Let’s explore how to use both intentionally — no interior design degree required.
The Psychology of Colour: More Than Just a Pretty Shade
Colour isn’t just visual — it’s emotional. Studies have shown that certain tones can genuinely impact your mood and energy levels.
Here’s how to use that to your advantage at home:
Yellow – Joy, optimism, energy
Perfect for: kitchens, entryways, or little accents like candles and tea towels. Even a hint of yellow can feel like sunshine.
Blue – Calm, trust, tranquillity
Great for: bedrooms or bathrooms. Blue lowers blood pressure and encourages restful sleep, especially when paired with soft lighting.
Green – Balance, renewal, connection
Best in: living spaces and reading nooks. It echoes the outdoors and soothes the senses. Try it in ceramics, cushions or natural plant life.
Terracotta & Earth Tones – Grounding, comfort, warmth
Lovely for: autumn décor or year-round cosiness. Think fabric pumpkins, hand-glazed vases and linen throws.
The takeaway? Even small splashes of colour — a handmade candle holder, a bold bookmark, a piece of artwork — can shift the feel of a space.
The Scent Connection: Creating an Emotional Landscape
Scent is one of the fastest ways to alter mood — it bypasses logic and heads straight to the emotional brain.
You know that feeling when you walk into a room and it smells like comfort? That’s what we’re going for.
Here’s how to bring that feeling home:
Citrus (Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit) – Energising, refreshing
Perfect for: work-from-home spaces or your morning routine. Use reed diffusers or wax melts for an instant lift.
Lavender, Chamomile, Rose – Calming, soothing, gentle
Great in: bedrooms, reading corners or your evening wind-down ritual.
Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Sage – Clean, clear, grounded
Use in: bathrooms or entryways. They help reset and re-energise the senses.
Vanilla, Cinnamon, Amber – Cosy, comforting, nostalgic
Ideal for: living rooms or autumnal evenings with a book and tea in hand.
When used in candles, wax melts or even a gently diffusing essential oil blend, scent becomes an invisible layer of home design.
Combining the Two for Emotional Impact
Here’s where the real magic happens — using both colour and scent together to reinforce how you want to feel in a space.
- Want a calm morning routine? Try soft blues with a hit of citrus or eucalyptus.
- Craving cosy autumnal vibes? Layer terracotta tones with cinnamon and clove scents.
- Need a little everyday joy? Pop some sunshine yellow in your kitchen with an orange blossom diffuser.
This kind of sensory styling doesn’t require a makeover — it’s about small, thoughtful changes that support your wellbeing day to day.
Start with One Space
Overwhelmed by the idea of scent-and-colour styling your whole house? Don’t be.
Pick one room — the one where you most need an emotional shift. Then add:
- One mood-boosting scent (via candle, diffuser, or wax melts)
- One small burst of colour that reflects how you want to feel
That’s it. See how it feels. Build from there.
Discover our scent-led home collection
From hand-poured candles to elegant diffusers and handmade wax burners, we’ve got everything you need to create an uplifting space — with a little help from colour and scent.