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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye
Candlelight is best known for setting the mood for a romantic evening. Indeed, there is nothing more enchanting than entering a room lit with elegant candles and their flickering flames. Candles are a necessary lighting element in any home, be it a historic Victorian villa or a modern minimalist loft space. Candles can accentuate any space and add their fragrant aroma to the place.
Think romance and think economics, both ways the candles are the perfective replacement for those pricy sconces. It also spares you the price of rewiring. Observe the room shimmer with the soft glow of the candlelight whenever you light those candles in the candleholder sconce.
Similarly, hang a chandelier instead of a traditional chandelier. Instead of wiring and purchasing a big electric chandelier, hang one powered by candle light! This unparalleled solution to a common design problem is both beautiful and functional. This lighting element looks lovely whether the candles are lit or not.
Another great idea for using candles is to create a romantic glow in an unused fireplace. Most fireplaces lie unused especially throughout the summertime. Instead of leaving the fireplace blank till the winters, you can adorn it with an array of candles. You can fill the fireplace area with candles of different sizes or if you prefer a uniform look, you can choose candles of one colour and texture. Various layers of candles will provide depth and visual interest although filling the entire fireplace with light.
Placing a variety of different candles on a mirror can make a stunning centrepiece. In order to continue the design theme, you can use candles of the same colour and texture like the fireplace plan. Once you light all the candles, the flames reflected in the mirror will make the centrepiece light up your entire room.
You can also add candle to your decor to offset any unpleasant odours in an area of your home. A scented candle of any size can change the fragrance and ambience of any room - big or small. The candle adds beauty to a room whether you choose to light it or not.
Remember, regardless where your candle is located and regardless of the candleholder, never leave a candle unattended. This is a potentially dangerous situation that could burn your entire home to the ground! No lighting plan is worth catastrophic destruction and potential for injury of your family.
Wherever you design to supplement your lighting design with candles, it is a great plan for homes of all sizes, shapes, and designs. Candles and holders can be purchased inexpensively and used for a long time. Remember to trim the wicks of your candles to one half of an inch before lighting. Also, you may wish to invest in a candle snuffer to ensure your candles are safely extinguished without blowing hot wax onto a wall or surface. Snuffing a candle instead of blowing it out will also maintain the shape of the top of the candle.
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