Home Decoration - Variety of beautiful candles

Decorating homes with candles is centuries old custom. Its continuance through the eons is surprising. Perhaps the main reason of why candles are still popular, is the versatility of candles. They are a source of light, warmth and, most important for decorative purposes, enhance the beauty of all they lit.

Candles can be made in as many shapes and sizes as one can imagine. They can be tailored to suit the occasion. They can convey various moods. A group of candles in fireplace area can not only lit the entire rooms but can be used to keep the room warm in cold winter nights. Add to it the fragrance which can be put into them. No wonder they have lasted so long.

The popularity of candles has forced decorator to use them for decorative purposes. In this way they are different from many of those decorative items whose main use is limited to decoration. So go whole hog to use candles in as many ways as you can think of. Further, use them when required and keep packed and ready when not required.

Some ways to use candles for decorations are mentioned here. They are among the most popular ways, if not the best ways. Many more can be thought out. Experiment them. Any other decorative item will not provide you so much liberty and flexibility.

Candle Pillars: A dreaming effect with pillars can be made inside the home. Firstly, several pillars need to be grouped together and three pillar candles can be arranged in the middle of the tray which can be made of glass or a metal. To give a better look, some polished stones or sea shells can be added on the tray. These arrangements can also be done on a coffee table.

Mirror tricks: Mirrors and candles are a wonderful combination. They work magnificently. The mirrors are a nice way to showcase a fireplace mantel or wall décor. For achieving this, a small group of volatile candles is being placed in glass holders on the table in front of the mirror. The mirror reflects the lit candles creating a wonderful warm illusion in the room.

Votive candles: The votive candles can be lined up in a long row lengthwise across the table. It creates a stunning centrepiece for a dining table. Matching candle holders and candles with two to three different colours can be placed alternatively.

Fruit and vegetable candles: As candles can be made in any shape and size, candles resembling not only apples, bananas, guava, but also sugarcane or bottle gourd etc. These shining fruit candles can be placed in fruit-tray. In day time nobody will notice them until someone tries to have a bite. Beware! In evening they can be lit. Who will not like the idea of a long sugarcane like candle burning at the centre of a dining table?

Candle fire: Generally a roaring fire takes off the chill of cold winter’s night. If one loves to look of a fire but doesn’t want the hassle of lighting and cleaning afterwards, then candles are the best replacement for them. Simply five or six pillars or jar candles can be arranged in the fireplace area. The flame and fragrance of the extra large candle can be enjoyed just by lighting the wicks in the evening.

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