How to use candles in the interior?

Scandinavian coziness

Adherents hygge philosophy about personal comfort, which consists of simple trifles - they cannot imagine their home without candles. The Danes pay special attention to soft lighting, which gives warmth and a sense of security, so they light candles even during the day.

Arrange products in the form of large-diameter cylinders around the apartment - they burn longer and do not require candlesticks, or buy candles in special glass jars.

Create a composition

Rare candles look beautiful alone. Therefore, it is best to create a composition of several pieces, preferably of different heights.

• Both small and large candles look good in the interior in combination with natural materials - flowers, stones, shells, cones and spruce branches.
• Combine products of the same or similar shades.
• Combine the set with a tray, low-sided wooden box, or basket for an idea that will add integrity to the composition.

Add luxury

If you want to the room looked more expensive, ordinary candlesticks are indispensable: choose pompous retro products on a thick curly leg. They will add character and attractiveness to the atmosphere.

Both wooden and metal candlesticks are suitable: despite their classic design, they will fit into any style. To impress guests, put the decor in a prominent place - a chest of drawers or a fireplace.

Complete relaxation in the bathroom

If you like to bask in hot water, a candlelit bathroom is a great addition to your favorite ritual. Leave a couple of pieces as a decoration right on the shelf: this way they will catch your eye more often, inspiring thoughts of rest and relaxation.

A few lighted scented candles will easily and at great expense turn the bathroom into a real spa, where it will be easy to recuperate.

Romantic mood in the bedroom

Candles put on bedside table, will add a romantic touch, and their soft light will help you tune in to sleep. They can also be placed on a dresser or dressing table, while not forgetting about the important rules:

• place light sources at a safe distance from flammable objects;
• be sure to put out the fire before bed;
• ventilate the room after use.

The most environmentally friendly and safest candles are made from soy wax: they burn cleaner and produce less smoke than paraffin wax. Their price is slightly higher than that of conventional products, but they also last longer.

Place on the kitchen table

Candles in the interior of the kitchen can become a traditional decor if you give them a place of honor in dining area... Place them on the table, complemented by candlesticks or a tray, so that the temptation to have romantic dinners arises more often.

Candles will be a great decoration for the New Year's table as part of a festive composition. It can be a vase with spruce branches or a New Year's wreath.

Coffee table decor

The traditional way to diversify the living room is to place candles on the table in front of the sofa. Today, thin tall candlesticks are in vogue, which instantly catch the eye with their elegance. Therefore, if you want to add grace to the interior, use this technique.

Only place the tall candlestick on condition that no one can knock it over. If this option does not suit you, replace the thin piece with a transparent vase: candles are ideally combined with glass, creating picturesque highlights.

Simulated fire in the fireplace

Both inoperative and false fireplace... Facing the portal with tiles will ensure safety: you can place candles here and not be afraid of ignition. You can decorate the space with logs, using them instead of stands. Candlesticks of different lengths look perfect, which create multi-level lighting.

To "multiply" the number of candles in the interior, decorate the fireplace with a mirror, as in the second photo. This will make the lighting more voluminous.

Magic on the windowsill

Let the candlestick become a full participant in the window decor - along with indoor flowers... Supplement it with books or figurines.

The undoubted plus of this placement is that the lights will be reflected in the glass, creating a magical atmosphere.

DIY fancy candles

You can make decorative candles yourself - any size, shape and color. You only need an inexpensive candle, melted in a water bath, and molds. They can be anything: shells, orange halves without pulp, jars and ordinary cups. Melted wax crayons are suitable for coloring.

An economical option for small and tea candles - candlesticks in the form of glass jars, decorated with burlap, twine, lace or paints. The jars can be left intact - just fill them a third with coffee beans, sand or stones, and place candles on top.

Candles in an apartment are a great addition to the interior, as well as an occasion to create a special mood. A huge variety of options for their placement will not leave anyone indifferent, since it will decorate the atmosphere to your taste.