""We don't always recognize the smell of our own homes so it's important to open a window, turn on a diffuser or burn a candle if there's a smell to cover up," she told HuffPost. "If your house has a pet smell, change litter boxes, wash pet bedding, and do a quick vacuum.""
""This can be as easy as adding a few more table lamps around your spaces or increasing the wattage in some bulbs," Hersch, who is also the founder of the e-design firm roomLift, told HuffPost. "But a dimly lit home is a turn-off. We all want to see each other and feel comfortable moving in and around the spaces in your home, so light it up.""
Hosting anxiety often stems from perfectionism and an overfocus on minor details. Guests form immediate impressions based primarily on scent and lighting. A clean, fresh-smelling entry creates a positive first impression; open windows, use diffusers or candles, address pet odors, and do quick vacuuming. Bright, layered lighting improves comfort and ambiance; add table lamps or increase bulb wattage and avoid dim rooms so guests can move easily. Prioritizing scent and lighting reduces stress about hosting and can transform ordinary rooms into inviting, even magical, spaces while many small flaws remain unremarked.
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