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How to Choose the Perfect Candle Holders
The type of candles you prefer to use will generally determine the type of candle holder. You can choose from votive, pillar, taper or specific-shaped models. As a rule of thumb, votive candles are best used to illuminate reading areas, the bathroom or for creating a romantic atmosphere in the bedroom. The best choices for the living room are pillar-style candles, which come in a multitude of sizes and can be employed for both casual and formal occasions. For classic table settings, choose tapered candles, which are considered to be the most formal types of candles.
Once you have selected your preferred type of candle, you can start looking for the right candle holder. For votive candles, choose candleholders made from mosaic style glass or simply patterned and frosted glass. When choosing glass candle holders make sure the candle will burn safely without heating the sides, as overheated glass breaks easily. If you want to add a medieval touch to your room, you can choose candle holders that hang on a wall. You can choose this type of holders in materials such as iron or brass. Besides adding an interesting touch to your room or hallway, this kind of candle holders can prove to be very useful during a power failure.
When choosing candle holders for your living room, make sure their color and shape matches the existing décor of the room. If you want to create contrasts, you can do so by playing with colors and place boldly colored candles in classic looking candle holders.