Home Decor Info

Candle Holders

While glass and metal candle holders are the most popular, there is an absolutely huge variety available, in all sorts of materials.

1 The event

If it’s a seasonal event, such as Easter or Christmas, one of the many plaster candle holders might be suitable.

2 Size

Think vines, ivy, and espalier multiple candle holders, which lend themselves particularly well to larger arrangements with a number of tea lights or small jars. If intimate is your objective, then go with tea lights or small jar or container candle holders.

If you want to go to the opposite extreme, then chandeliers can add a delightfully unusual touch if you have the right place to positon them, which leads to…
3 Siting

Where are you going to position the candles?

If the setting is more intimate, then smaller is better.

4 Color

Remember that boldly-colored holders are more difficult to match to the candle color and to your decor.

5 Material

You can choose between wood, bronze, silver, crystal, aluminium, metal candle holders, wrought iron, beaded holders, or natural products such as bamboo and coconut.

You can either choose a completely neutral holder, or choose a colored holder that will match the candle color. Hurricane candleholders are popular for pillar candles and are wonderful for al fresco dining.

6 Shape

Bees, birds and butterflies (particularly pretty when matched to tea light candles) are popular and are available in solid and transluscent colours.

Consider slate pillar plates for the really big or multi-wick candles; in fact, lovers of pillar candles can find a wide range of coasters and plate holders, some of them beautifully decorated.

7 The candle itself

For instance pillars, which tend to be chunky anyway, require more substantial holders than more delicate candles.

If you’re going to use votive candles, remember that they must be burned in a holder, because votives are really container candles without a container. The straight sides will reduce the wax pool that is formed when the candle burns, and the tighter the fit, the longer the candle will burn.

Wall Candle Sconces

You have an array of items to choose from, including paintings, grilles, vases, and wall candle sconces. Here are some helpful suggestions for preparing wall sconces in your home:

1. Choose your sconces
When selecting sconces, you have several options. For instance, you can choose sconces that consist of various materials, such as wood or ceramic.

2. Use stain to create an antique look
If you want your sconce to have the appearance of an antique, consider adding a stain to it.

3. Consider painting sconces
Even when you purchase new sconces, you could consider painting them. Ensure that you paint the sconce a color that complements the material of the sconce, as well as the room where you will install it.

4. Give the appearance of granite or marble
Some paints create an appearance of imitation granite or marble. You could also choose a paint that will give your sconce the appearance of marble. Including :

• Grecian style
• Nautical style
• Victorian style

Color washing is available in several different colors.

5. Crackle the wall sconce paint
This method is effective in creating the appearance of an antique. The more crackle you add to the sconce, the more ancient the sconce will appear.

Which sconces are right for your home? After selecting sconces, you can use some techniques to alter their appearances.