Candles often have a beautiful appearance and are good decor for home. But why we buy them is the fragrance. Generally, the scent has a vital task in our lives. Also, you know how we are attracted to a specific odor? That is cause our brains are linking smell, memories, and emotions. So, it is no surprise we love supplying our homes with candles. Candles are reminding us of special moments and making our mood better. But how to pick the perfect one for us? Follow our easy instructions.

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Should I Get Real Or Flameless Candles?

Whatever it is for some occasion or celebration, or your home decoration, you may want to consider if you want real or flameless candles? We gathered all the facts to help you select your buy!

Created From Wax

Did you know that both flameless and flamed candles are made from wax? And both are the same pretty and could be in many shapes and colors.

Choose either scented and unscented

If you enjoy the fragrance of candles, the good news is that both flamed and flameless versions come with a pleasant smell. But if you prefer to utilize it as decoration only, you can get unscented candles.

The Risk Of Fire

The National Fire Protection Association states that candles are at fault for 7% of domestic fire injuries. And even worse, 5% of domestic fire deaths. To avoid the risk, take a think about getting a flameless one.

Simple Handling Of Flameless Candles

All such products have an on-off button. Some even include the timer, so they could automatically turn off at night. And there is a remote control, so you do not even have to stand up from your seat!  Plus, you could modify the light intensity.

No Melting Means No Mess

You lighten up your candle, enjoyed it, but now you need to tidy up the mess! It is so annoying to clean the wax, don’t you agree? Well, flameless candles cannot melt!

All Types Of Wax

There are too many types of wax to list them all! We will list the most common ones:

• Paraffin wax- affordable, but burn slightly quicker
• Soy wax – 100% natural and vegan, and burn slower than some other types
• Palm wax – vegan and does not melt in hot weather
• Beeswax – made by honey bees, so it has a yellow color, and it is very expensive
• Gel wax- it is not really wax, but rather jelly-like material
• Rapeseed wax – color could be only white or beige, and it is vegan
• Coconut wax – although made from coconut, it does not smell like one; smokeless but melts down super fast

The Right Size

When choosing the size of your candle, you need to think about how long you need it? You will see the mark on the label saying 2oz, 4oz, or 9oz. 2oz will last for 12 hours, 4oz will last 24 hours, and 9oz for 60 hours. Either way, do not forget to blow it out every 4 hours because it needs to cool down.

Choose Depending On Occasion

If you are making a dinner party, think about the season. If it is summer, a scent of mulled wine, which reminds of Christmas, might not be the right pick! What about your menu? The food has its own smell, so you do not want to have the wrong mix.

Are you planning to your party be chill, where your guests sit down and chat? Make sure your candle smell relaxing.

Here, we will mention few types:

• Helping with allergies and asthma attacks – beeswax candles
• Refreshing during summer – liquid wax candles
• Birthday candles
• For dining table- taper candles, tea lights candles, votive candles
• For indoor and outdoor parties- glass candles

Find the right spot

Even if you might like to put your candles everywhere, you must be cautious about the spot.

These are things to consider:

• Candles are not a replacement for an air freshener
• The purpose of the room – for example, not every candle is for the bathroom
• Match the odor with the current season
• Match candles – if you put different odors next to each other, you might ruin them
• Too much is not the better
• Do not leave it without a supervisor

Which candle holder is the right for you?

A candle holder could add to the style of your room, even if there is no candle inside. That is if you pick the correct model! To help you, we made four categories.

Tealight candle holders

Tealights candles are small and shallow. They already have a protective tray, either metal or plastic, but it is too random! If you put them in the tealight candle holder, they may look elegant!

Votive candle holder

Votive candles resemble tealights but are taller.

Large candlestick holders and glass wall sconces

These two models are fitting with larger candles, for example, pillar candles.

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Candlestick sets and candelabras

These two tend to look quite elegant but could be both traditional and modern. Due to their long shape, they are suitable for taper candles. Taper models are tall and cannot stand alone without the holder.

How much money should you spend?

Is it worth spending too much money? Yes and no. Expensive models could be extra good. But cheaper candles may smell as good! So, you must always consider your budget! Of course, if you want to invest, sure! But, we will suggest a few stylish yet affordable options.

The bottom line

Hopefully, with tips, it is more clear to you how to pick candles for your home. Or maybe as a present to your loved one! The good thing is that buying candles and their holder is an enjoyable process! And when you finally bring them in, play your relaxing music, and pour yourself a glass of wine. Then make yourself cozy on the sofa, and read some quality book. Both your mind and your body will be rested thanks to the unique smell of your special candle.