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Step 1
Choose candles with low smoke emissions. The kitchen already generates heat and possibly smoke due to food preparation. Furnishing the kitchen with candles that do not produce a lot of smoke or heat will keep your kitchen comfortable.
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Step 2
Keep candles off appliances. Place candles away from frequently used appliances to reduce the risk of coming in contact with open flame or knocking candles over while preparing food and cooking.
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Step 3
Place candles in low heat areas. Ovens are not a good place to keep candles. Candles placed on warm surfaces like this become soft or could partially melt. In addition, the scented oils in the candles can break down if constantly exposed to high heat, causing them to be less aromatic.
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Step 4
Select complementary scents. Candles come in a variety of scents, from the standard floral fragrances to herbal and perfumed scents. Some of the more exotic scents may not be complementary to the foods regularly prepared in a kitchen. Consider scents created to mimic the smell of a rainforest or rainstorm for other rooms of the house. Annoint your kitchen with scents commonly associated with the kitchen or that you enjoy while cooking. Apple, cinnamon and citrus scents are popular options. Some specialty candle makers even offer candles that smell like freshly baked bread, cookies, coffee or even chocolate. All of these can make your kitchen smell homey and inviting while not clashing with the natural aromas created when you cook.
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Step 5
Add some color. Accent white appliances and earth-toned cabinets with brightly colored candles. Place them in safe areas of the kitchen where they will not obstruct your cooking but are still easily visible. They'll take attention from the full sink or outdated fixtures and add light and color to your kitchen.
