Candleholders can elevate your space and add depth too

Looking to add a touch of whimsy to your home? Candleholders can help. From wooden holders and wrought iron stands for a vintage look to brass holders with animal figurines, the options are endless. Online interior design stores and local markets have a variety of candleholders to choose from as per your style.

‘Candleholders add depth to a space’
Taper candle holders or wooden pillar candle holders, different shapes, colours and materials of candle holders enhance the space differently.Ruchita Bansal, co-founder of decor studio Izzhaar, says, “Candles mounted on holders add more depth to a room. Applying the mix and-match method, one can pair tall and short candlesticks with shorter tea light holders to create visual contrast. Colours also play a vital role in elevating your personal space. So, choose candle holders that complement a specific colour theme – whether monochromatic or one with multiple hues. Using different textures and materials such as metal, glass or ceramics helps elevate existing aesthetics.”

"Premium candles and candle holders are emerging as one of the most preferred products in the home decor segment, with a year-on-year growth of nearly 1.6x. Candelabras, votives and taper candle holders are observed to be occasion-led purchases. They are perfect for gifting on occasions like anniversaries, as wedding favours or for a housewarming, along with decorative scented candles," reveals KN Srikanth, director of home, kitchen and outdoors segment, Amazon India.

Different holder arrangements for different vibes
■ For a cosy setting, you can bring a cluster of votives and keep them on fine-spun placemats and add fresh flowers
■ You can include cast iron candlesticks, that may or may not be branched and pair them with a classic artwork to kindle nostalgia
■ Go beyond the glass and acrylic variants to explore shimmery, textured finish in metal or wood, to give an interesting spin to the regular decor
■ If you do intend to include glass candle stands, curate a pond-like centre piece with pebbles, shells or gemstones with floating tea lights
■ For minimalistic look, a simple wick candle in a wooden holder or a tapered candle mounted on an acrylic candle holder with dried flowers can be a perfect table piece
– Inputs from Punam Kalra, interior designer and creative director of Centre For Applied Arts