{"id":70,"date":"2020-06-12T11:18:39","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T05:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/decorisk.com\/?p=70"},"modified":"2020-11-07T18:51:35","modified_gmt":"2020-11-07T13:21:35","slug":"how-to-decorate-candles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decorisk.com\/how-to-decorate-candles\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Decorate Candles at Home: WICK-ed Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"
Candles can add a touch of calmness and warmth to any setting. We share all you ever needed to know about how to decorate candles to gel with your mood.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Candles have been used to light up our lives for thousands of years. Dating back to the Egyptian and Roman periods, the use of candles started with the dried bunch of reeds and wick candles made out of animal fat\u2026 and then the beeswax candles which finally evolved into the shapely and decorative candles that we use today.<\/p>\n If you think candles are the domain of Christmas and Diwali, you may want to read more. There are so many different types of candles, such as floral, eco-friendly, floating, gel candles, scented, et al\u2026 You can use candles for decorating living spaces and giving a perfect backdrop to an atmosphere of your choice. Using the right combination can give your room a dramatic glow that flows with your mood.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So get set to enter the dream world and pamper yourself with a soothing scented setting.<\/p>\n Before we get into our guide on how to decorate candles, let’s first take a look at different types of candles every home decor lover should know about:<\/p>\n The most common and classic type of candles that you see all over churches are taper candles. They are thin and tall, but they usually can’t stand without a candle-holder. This makes them one of the outdated choices for modern home decor, as they produce soot, wax spills and can easily fall over.<\/p>\n Pillar candles are some of the most common types. They are tall and can stand without candleholders, but not as tall or thin as taper candles, so they don’t fall off easily. So they work perfectly for bathrooms, Christmas decor or living room. People also place them frequently in jars or on protective bases on wedding tables.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Made out of plastic, these candles don’t have wax, wick or actual flame. Instead, they have a battery to power them, but they look almost exactly like real candles because their flame flickers. This makes them beautiful and very safe, especially for bedrooms where you may like candles burning while you may doze off (I have some in my own room). Or with kids.<\/p>\n Floating candles are short and small candles, usually about half-an inch tall. They come in aluminium cases that, in fact, collect their wax after burning, so no wax spills on your table. They can therefore, float on water, and you can decorate them in a bowl of water where they create some dynamic decoration.<\/p>\n Tea-light candles are small and come in metal or glass containers. We usually decorate them in bunches, since they produce a small flame. However, they burn out quickly, so they work well for parties, Thanksgiving or such temporary decoration.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Potted candles come in glass pots or jars. They are great for bathrooms, waiting rooms or offices because you don’t have to worry about wax spills or safety concerns. In fact, these days, candle pots are candle decoration ideas for tables for writing desks or living rooms. Many candle-brands make candle pots with scented candles, and those come with a lid, which is easy to store.<\/p>\n These candles are made from oils like paraffin oil or mineral oil, and come in glass jars. They don’t produce soot and smoke and are a clean option for candle decoration design.<\/p>\n Candles that are, as the name suggests, made out of beeswax burn longer and cleaner. In fact, they even help to clean the air of allergy-causing pollutants.<\/p>\n Again, these last longer and burn cleaner than regular candles, and are a bit more pricey. They also don’t produce that black soot.<\/p>\n The first thing to know about is how to create a mood with candles. Let’s look at some different types of interior design, and how to decorate candles for each:<\/p>\n If you have an uber-mod home, go for flameless candles, decorate them on your dresser or the corner table of your living room along with a large flower vase. You can also go for candle pots in different flavors for your bedroom.<\/p>\n Liquid wax candles would add a modern twist to your bathroom. Or go for small tea-light ones in glass jars. You can also try some minimalist candle holders in glass, steel or ceramic for your dining table.<\/p>\n Deco metal candle holders would certainly give your home an extremely cool look. Decorate them near your entrance. You can also try large pillar candles in iron cages in your living room.<\/p>\n If you have a vintage interior decor, the best candle ideas would be taper or pillar candles in classic bronze or glass candle-holders in your parlor. You can also go for candelabras in your dining room.<\/p>\n I love rustic themes in interior design. Try tea light candles or beeswax ones, which would certainly give a more rustic look. You can decorate candles in handmade wooden candle holders in your garden, next to some planters or on your patio table along with some succulents.<\/p>\n Candle sets would be the best bet for your home. Create some classic sets using shades of white and place them over the fireplace mantel along with flower vases. You can also try liquid wax candles or glass jars on your dining or center table.<\/p>\n Decorate floating candles in a shallow bowl on your center table. Or go for different types of wax like soy wax. You can place your candles in bohemian candle holders like colored glass holders, Moroccan lanterns, or hanging candle-holders made with rope or macrame.<\/p>\n If you have coastal interior decor, go for some coastal color themes in candles and holders like white, turquoise, sea green and baby blue with cream. You can place some tea-light candles in coral-shaped ceramic holders or shell holders. You can also fill a pot with beach sand, sea-shells and star-fish decoratives along with small wax-less candles.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nTypes of Candles for Home Decor<\/h2>\n
Taper Candles<\/h4>\n
Pillar<\/h4>\n
Flameless Candles<\/h4>\n
Floating<\/h4>\n
Tea Light<\/h4>\n
Candle Pot<\/h4>\n
Liquid Wax<\/h4>\n
Beeswax<\/h4>\n
Soy Wax<\/h4>\n
How to Decorate Candles According to Type of Interior Design<\/h2>\n
Urban Modern<\/h3>\n
Minimalist<\/h3>\n
Industrial<\/h3>\n
Vintage Style<\/h3>\n
Rustic<\/h3>\n
French Country\/ Farmhouse Cottage<\/h3>\n
Bohemian<\/h3>\n
Coastal<\/h3>\n