Best candle selection for you

Best designer candle to simple tealights – we picked all the worthy blissful cups of wax for your home. Let’s indulge in shopping now!

Looking for some relaxation at home – give a try to the soft aura of a flickering candle. Candles are a great way to unwind after a long day. Once you light up a hand-crafted or scented organic candle, you set yourself out on indulgence fit for the royals. Do you know Candlelit dinners come from the royal households of the 17th century? Fast forward to today, buying candles is pure opulence. There are just some many options to select, you feel spoilt with choices. Have a look at our hand-picked selections of candles for your home décor. Also, don’t forget to check out our notes on buying candles.

Must read: Why Candles home décor is the best thing ever

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Tea light candles

The tiny round delights of warm glow are the most popular types of candles. You can look at these as a modern adaptation of the traditional Diya. Most tea light candles come in a smallholder made of aluminium or acrylic. Now, generally, the acrylic holders are for scented candles, and aluminium is for scentless ones. Tea lights with the aluminium holder are more price effective; however, it gets warm after burning and may leave a stain on your furniture. Acrylic holders are more comfortable and safer to use, and they are less likely to leave a stain below. Not to mention, the transparent look of acrylic is more stylish. So, scentless tea lights wrapped in aluminium holders are great for daily use with a tea light holder.

Smokeless

All Candles fume a bit of smoke and soot. But large quantities of smoke can be dangerous for your health and your home walls. The reason behind a smoking candle is the length of the wick. You see, in a candle, wax fuels the wick to burn. With an overlong wick, the wax burns into smoke due to the heat from the flame, thereby creating smoke.  So, make sure your candle wick is of just the right length.

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Pillar candles

The original shape of candles never goes out of fashion. Usually, pillar candles come in varying heights and widths; and each one has its place. The thin, tall candles are perfect for dinner table arrangement in a candelabra.

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Votive candles

The short and stout cylinder candle do great in a living room décor or on your bedside table. Mostly this type comes in a scented range. Also, nowadays, you can find votive styles with multiple candle wicks. They look quite fantastic when lit together, and also infuse plenty more fragrance into your room. However, with multiple wicks, the burn time drastically reduces. Also, votive candles tend to spill molten wax all around it. Make sure you have a proper holder or tray for your votive candle.

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Floating candles

If you have water anywhere, then you need floating candles. They make an exquisite decoration feature for your entry area. Also, floating candles are the best and easiest to create some DIY spa vibes. Now floating candles come in many shapes and colours, even with sparkles. Before you choose one, think of the bigger picture, or the water bowl. You may want to add flower petals or pebble stones to your water bowl. It is a good idea to match the style of your floating candle with the flowers, the pebbles or the water container you have.

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Features

Wax type

Candles are wax with a wick, and the kind of wax you use makes a lot of difference. The most commonly used wax is paraffin wax made from petroleum. As you can guess, it is not very eco-friendly. Also, paraffin wax is getting expensive. There are a few natural alternatives.  The organic beeswax is one of the oldest forms of wax used in candles, but again, it isn’t easy on the pocket. Soy wax is a recent addition to candle making; it is natural, easy to afford and also eco-friendly.

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Scented

Scents are the big, bold rage in candles. Gone are the days when candles were lit for their light. Today, candles are becoming popular for a wide range and cocktails of fragrances. From relaxing lavender to invigorating lemongrass and sweet berries or spicy cinnamon – there is a scented candle for almost every mood of yours. So, soothe your whimsical side – get a candle to light up in every moment of your day. One thing to note is that the size of scented candle matters. A large room needs a bigger size candle; while a small room can make do with a tinier size.

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Jar candles

Jar candles are a scented solution for the outdoorsy spots such as balconies, terraces or even your shower room. The thing about jar candles is that you can use them now and also save for later. There is no fuss of wax stains or sticky dirt on the candle’s surface. Also, the jar with a lid retains the fragrance longer.

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Coloured

In its purest form, the wax comes with a white or a yellowish tint. But for decorative sake, many candles include stained colour options. They look prettier, enhance the experience of fragrance and add to décor value. I suggest you choose a colour that expresses your style the best.

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Remember to check

• Always check for the burning time to ensure value for your money. Sometimes, the look and size of a candle are deceiving.
• Make sure you have a hot plate below the candle to avoid stains on your furniture.
• When buying scented candles, check for any known allergies. Also, opt for natural wax-like soy wax or beeswax for allergy-prone homes
• Check the quality and material of the candle wick – natural fibres such as cotton or linen are the best.