Home is where the heart is… and the candles!

Using candles in home décor has been an interior trend we’ve seen for decades, and it’s become a style staple that’s not showing any signs of disappearing. As beautiful as real candles are though, there’s always the hazards associated with the real flame, especially around animals and children; there’s also the mess from the dripping wax. More and more, battery operated LED candles are becoming increasingly popular, they provide all the glow but none of the mess of traditional candles and there’s no risk of them catching fire. Win win!

If you prefer a minimalist aesthetic for your home décor, grey candles work perfectly; placing pillar candles within sleek lanterns adds an extra dimension and extra style points too. You can even get glass jars with LED candles already placed inside for the ultimate interior statement. For a more traditional look, cream candles will inject a sense of rustic charm; made from wax they look just like real candles and some even feature the dripping wax effect.

Say “I do” to hassle-free wedding lighting

Candles aren’t just used in the home though, they’re the perfect addition to wedding and event décor. You can also choose ones with a timer function or remote control so you don’t even have to remember to switch them on or off! With a huge range of styles available, from church candles and taper candles, to flickering candles and even candle lanterns, there’s one to suit every style and theme.

A huge trend we’ve seen all over Instagram, Pinterest and wedding styling magazines is using candles or lanterns to line the aisle; they look insanely beautiful and there’s no worry that the bride’s dress will catch fire from the cool-to-the-touch LEDs! They make stunning wedding table centrepieces, and are fantastic when used with candlesticks around the venue to add ambient lighting. We recommend mixing them into flowers and foliage in your chosen colour scheme to create the dreamiest display.

Christmas time, mistletoe and candles

Cosy candles have been used for decades at Christmas time too and we’re seeing a huge trend for embracing nostalgia by creating a traditional aesthetic. Clip on candles for the Christmas tree make seasonal decorating a breeze, and are a simple way to add this traditional style, but with a contemporary twist. A great way to add extra seasonal charm is to use alphabet candles to spell out your favourite festive phrase or loved ones’ initials. Another top tip is to use battery candles as part of your seasonal table centrepiece, making sure your guests get a feast for their eyes as well as their bellies!

It’s widely acknowledged amongst interior designers that decorative items placed in groups with odd numbers creates a more aesthetically pleasing style. Make sure to do this with your candles if you’re displaying a candle set and also use a variety of heights, with the taller candles placed at the back so that they can still all be seen.