Candles have a rich and vibrant history. Candles were the only decoration for the first Christmas tree. Candles served as the only light in every home for hundreds of years. Candles have only become decorative pieces since the introduction of electricity. Candles come in a variety of sizes (widths, lengths), shapes (common circles, stars, and squares), scents (lavender, clean linen, wisteria, apple cinnamon), patterns, designs, materials (not all are made from wax) , colors, containers (jars, votive bowls, decorative bucket-shaped cans) and widths.
Using candles to decorate your space is much more difficult than it seems. Depending on the space you want to decorate, you will need to take some time to decide between all the varieties of candles. If you have a bare fireplace mantel that needs to be spruced up, you can add elegance and color by purchasing tall wrought iron chandeliers and placing short, thick candles on top. The choice of color depends on the color theme you currently have in your living room. If you are a decorating newbie, be aware that white candles go with anything.
If you want to decorate your space and create an oasis of sensual scents, why not envelop your senses in scented oil candles that completely melt and fill your home with delicious treats such as vanilla and lavender, spiced rose, pumpkin pie or deliciousness. raspberry? Make your home smell like a flower shop, linen closet or Christmas dinner.
Large open spaces are the perfect places for large candles in large candle holders. Smaller spaces are ideal for small candles. If you want to expand from the simple candle and chandelier, you can buy a fish tank, fill it with water and brightly colored decorative rocks, and then place floating votives inside. This creates a centerpiece for your coffee table or a table decoration for a bridal shower.
With the large number of candle shops, boutiques, online stores, and large candle companies, you have a huge selection to choose from. Yankee Candle and Glade are two of the best known candle makers in the world. Finding a candle that suits your style is easy if you decide to decorate with candles from any of these companies. Yankee Candle will take a bigger bite out of your wallet than Glade, but either company will offer you great products for the price.
Candles can be combined with rugs for a splendid effect. Candles are colorful and fully capable of making any home or office warm, sophisticated, elegant, sensual, romantic, or vibrant; candles are an extension of your personality and style that you can pair with a woven or braided rug. Imagine a dark room lit only by the light of a hundred candles … you place a romantic dinner on a warm and soft rug and you can have a night of romance without even leaving the house.
Once lit, candles are more than just a pretty piece of art in your home, they become beacons of light when the power goes out or, as previously written, when you want a night of romance with your loved one or when you want to celebrate . a birthday. A word of caution regarding candles; when lighting candles be careful. Try not to set fire to the family heirloom rug that you inherited from your grandmother Georgina.