Adding Beauty to the Home: Votive Candle Holders

Last Updated on Thursday, 9 July 2009 05:06 Written by admin Thursday, 9 July 2009 05:06

When decorating a home, there are different types of candle holders that are available on the market today, such as wall candle holders.  The most common type of candle holder is the votive candle holder which is designed for the thicker, votive candles that individuals use not only to decorate their homes but also to add a fresh scent to them as well.  These votive candles holders can be large or small to fit all sizes of votive candles, as well as coming in round or rectangular shapes to fit the different varieties of candles.

Votive Candle Holder Options

Votive candle holders that are made of glass give individuals a variety of options with their candle choices.  Some of these votive candle holders are only a flat surface in a round or rectangular shape that helps to catch any wax that might fall off the side of the candle so that it does not get on the table or shelf where the candle is hosted.  Others are a taller container in either a round or rectangular shape which the candle can slide into.  These can be bought in a slightly larger size than is necessary for the candle so that colored rocks or other decorative items can be placed in the votive candle holder to add even more color to the candle or to change things up for the different seasons.

Besides glass votive candle holders, there are also holders that are made of metal material, such as a burnished bronze look.  These can be flat or a container shape, such as mentioned above for the glass holders, but they can also come on legs so that the candle is lifted into the air.  In addition, there are metal candle holders that will hold more than one candle at a time, often at different levels so that it creates a unique look for the room.

There are other votive candle holders that are made in decorative designs to fit the style of the room.  For instance, there is a holder that has a square base and is filled with rocks.  The center of the holder is a fountain, and around the fountain are four different candles, each standing at a different level.  It is a unique combination of water and light that can add a certain peace to any room.  There are also votive candle holders that have different designs on the sides of them, such as palm trees.  Others are in the shape of the palm tree and have the candle resting on the top of it.  There are also votive candle holders that are designed to be used for special occasions or holidays, such as a snowman candle holder for the winter months or a heart shaped candle holder for those romantic Valentine’s Day dinners.

Safety While Burning With Candle Holders

Last Updated on Friday, 19 June 2009 08:45 Written by admin Friday, 19 June 2009 08:45

Candle lovers everywhere have enjoyed the little wax creations for centuries, and recently, there have been a number of advances to make candles even more specialized. For example, aromatherapy experts now use essential oils in their candles to give off pleasant aromas and help fight bugs. You don’t necessarily need a specialized purpose in mind. Perhaps you just want to make your room more beautiful, and you can easily manage that by purchasing a candle holder instead. With such a holder, you will be able to place many different candles in it over its lifetime, and they are a perfect decoration for rooms that don’t take up any extra space over the candles you have there anyway.

Safety and Cost

Having candle holders makes sense from a purely safety perspective. Candles on plates or other types of flat holders can be dangerous, especially with pets or small children. Having a candle holder with sides or completely enclosed holders can vastly increase the safety of lighting and burning candles. Some holders are completely enclosed, such as lantern type holders, while others are simply cylindrical, providing an outer wall around the candle to hold it in place. Considering that candles melt and spill wax everywhere, these candle holders can make burning candles a cleaner hobby as well.

The human mind is instinctively drawn to fire, even small ones found on candles. Our ancestors survived because they managed to control fire, helping them to cook and stay warm in the cold months. As such, we find candles beautiful. Although we don’t use them as a primary source of lighting (except to accent rooms) or to keep warm in the winter, we still find them beautiful, and they can make our homes smell great. If you want to be able to view the flame in all of its beauty, consider going with a glass candle holder so that the fire is always visible.

Surprisingly, candle holders are incredibly inexpensive. You can often get the smallest ones for as little as five dollars, with the most intricate and largest possibly reaching thirty dollars or so. Available in plenty of stores and online, there are thousands of styles and designs to choose from, so you can easily find some that fit in your home. Some are free standing on the floor, while others are meant to be placed on tables or shelves. Others yet can be hung from the wall, so literally anywhere in your house is a good place for a candle.