There's something wonderfully simple about burning incense at home. A few minutes of fragrance drifting through a room can change the atmosphere, helping to create a moment of calm in an otherwise busy day. And while incense is often associated with meditation and yoga, it doesn't just have to be reserved for a dedicated ritual. We love the idea of making it a part of everyday life...lighting a stick while you're reading, getting ready for bed, enjoying a quiet Sunday morning or simply taking a few minutes to slow down.
For a minimalist home, incense can also be a beautiful addition to your space - with the right holder, it becomes as much a considered piece of homeware as it is something practical.
Here are a few simple ways to style and enjoy incense around your home:
Create a calm corner
Your don't need a whole room dedicated to relaxation - a small, uncluttered corner is more than enough. Place an incense holder on a shelf, side table or small console alongside a couple of carefully chosen objects such as a favourite book, a beautiful houseplant or a candle. The key is to keep things considered rather than crowded - a few tactile, meaningful objects can have much more impact than a collection of things competing for attention.
Our hand poured concrete incense holders work particularly well here, adding a natural, tactile element while keeping the overall look minimal.
Add incense to your evening routine
There's something about lighting incense in the evening that feels like a small signal to slow down. Once the day is coming to an end, light a favourite incense stick and perhaps sit down with a book, take a bath or simply enjoy a few quiet minutes before bed. You could keep your incense holder on a bedside table or chest of drawers ready to use whenever you want to create a more relaxing atmosphere. It doesn't have to be complicated - sometimes the smallest changes to your everyday routine make the biggest difference.
Make your incense holder part of the decor
We think the things we use every day should be beautiful enough to leave out and a well designed incense holder can become part of your home styling. We love the simplicity of pairing pieces together which is why we designed a concrete incense holder and matching pot for storing incense sticks - ideal for bringing a cohesive look to a shelf, bedside table or coffee table. This set is also a lovely option if you're looking for a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys incense, yoga, meditation or simply creating a calm atmosphere at home.
Choosing the right incense holder
There is an array of incense holders available crafted from many different materials. For a minimalist home, we prefer something that feels tactile and considered without drawing too much attention away from the rest of the room. Our two concrete incense holder designs have been created with this in mind. Both are hand poured by us in our Brighton workshop and designed to complement your home.
A simple ritual for everyday life
Ultimately, burning incense doesn't need to be part of an elaborate routine. It might be simply lighting a stick whilst you make dinner, when sitting quietly on a Sunday morning or creating a calmer atmosphere before bed. In a home filled with screen and busy schedules, these small rituals can give us reason to pause.
And perhaps that's the thing we love most about incense - it's a very simple thing, but it encourages you to slow down and be present in the moment.
A beautifully made incense holder is just one small part of that ritual, but it's a piece you can enjoy long after the incense has finished burning.
