Maximize The Mood Of Your Candles With Decorative Touches

Candles aren't just a convenient way to make your house smell incredible — they're also a cozy and stylish way to decorate and can even improve the feng shui in any room. On their own, candles are already great accents for the home. However, with a few artistic and decorative touches, you can take your candle decor to the next level and create stunning and unique centerpieces. One way to add decorative touches is inspired by Instagram user @wellnestedhome and involves placing a candle inside a large glass hurricane candle holder. You can then fill up the space around the candle with dried fruits and herbs to spruce it up. They used dry white beans as the base underneath the candle and placed dried orange slices and pine leaves on top of the beans to complete the festive look of this incredible holiday candle display. But you can use any materials you desire in your specific arrangement.

For instance, to create a beachy look, you could fill the larger surrounding glass jar with sand, sprinkle in some seashells, and wrap the outside of the jar with twine. Another incredible way to bring your candles to the next level is by filling a tall glass jar up with water and rose petals, floating tea candles at the top of the jar, and then lighting them. To take it one step further, you can even add marbles to the bottom of the jar that match the color of the flower petals. You can also take these ideas and simplify them by only filling the space surrounding the jar with coffee beans, sand, or marbles.

While placing a candle jar into a larger jar and decorating it is a great way to make a statement piece, you can also keep it simple and only decorate the candle itself, even without an extra jar. One fun and aromatic way to do this is to wrap the exterior of the candle in cinnamon sticks with a piece of twine. Not only will this look fantastic, but it will also keep your home smelling delicious as it burns. Mixing and matching candle types can also create a fun aesthetic. For example, you can take both taper and votive candles and "paint" on wax in the same colors to create a fun theme that would work great for any celebration.

If you have candles in a plain glass jar, you can jazz them up by painting the exterior of the jar or adding some glitter. For candles without a jar, you can try a stunning paper napkin hack that utilizes heat to transfer the design of the napkin onto the wax of the candle itself. Another minimalist yet elegant way to decorate your candles is to take a mini saucer and pour sand, coffee beans, or another material onto the dish, then place the candle on top. With just a few thoughtful touches, you can create beautifully decorative candles that will keep your home smelling amazing and looking lavishly decorated all year long.