As far as interior designing and event decoration go, you can’t miss the presence of floor standing candle holders. They’re almost as staple as flowers and as many designs to boot. Anywhere from classic lines of the floor candelabra to the clean minimalist candle rods.
With the huge array of designs, how do you choose one that’s going to work? We list down some pointers to beautify your space as well as function practically.
- Candle base
If you’re planning to use both pillar and tea light candles, consider selecting a candle holder with a base that may be able to hold both candle types. Generally though, the safest bet is a base that’s wide and plain.
- Versatile Candle Holder Design
You may want to steer clear of highly decorative candle holders. Choose something that’s pretty but it should be able to match the current tableware and accessories you already have at home. Unless you want to splurge and spend a small fortune to get the look or you want the design to pop out. At any rate, simple designed candle holders can be decorated or repurposed as a frame for statues.
- Placement of the Candle Holder
The candle holders to be placed indoors or outdoors? Generally all types of candle holders are great for indoor purposes. Outdoor conditions such as breeze or rain however, requires candle holders to have a protective element such that are found in hurricane candle holders.
- Materials of the Candle Holder
Holders may either have glass, wood or metal or a combination of any two. Reflect on what the general home decor is before purchase. Also consider if you have pets that may have the tendency to gnaw on anything.
- Heaviness of the Holders
Floor candle holders should be heavy enough not to toppled over a slightest movement or touch. Add pets and children into the equation.
- Ambiance you want to achieve
Tall floor candle holders give out more light and personality to a room while shorter ones are more lowkey. Do you only need tall ones or shorter ones for a particular event?
- Design and its need for a set of candle holders set
Some candle holders can stand alone, while some may need two or more holders to span out the decoration as a whole unit.
How do you know if your candle holder needs this aspect? Place your main candle holder in the middle of the set up, then look at a distance. Does it need a smaller version, or two? Are you willing to fish for an additional budget for this purchase?
Not willing to spend any more on floor floor standing candle holders?
Here are some cute alternatives:
- Large baskets with bores large enough for light to emit at least a dim glow
- Large drinking glasses especially for tea light candles
- Decorative urn with holes
- Repurposed hat rack or stand
- Large sculptures with holes large enough for candles to be positioned without toppling or tipping over
- Old fashioned staircase balustrades or railings
- Large metal or clay trays
- Large bird cage
We hope you enjoyed our pointers and we look forward to your creations!
