How to Choose Candle Holders
Candle holders not only add a decorative element to the room, they also protect the underlying surface while burning the candles. The wide range of choices in the home furnishings section of the average store can overwhelm even the savviest shoppers. Visualizing how a candle holder will look in your own home is challenging; but taking some time to assess what you want makes the task easier. With your list of requirements and preferences in hand, the candle holder selection process becomes much easier and more enjoyable. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide how much you want to spend on the candle holders. This helps eliminate the extravagant candle holders that are well out of your price range.
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Determine the size of the candles you want to display in the candle holders. Common sizes include votive candles, pillar candles and taper candles. Pillar candles vary in height and diameter so consider the variation when selecting candle holders.
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Decide if you want a single candle holder or one that holds multiple candles.
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Select the candle holder display type. The most common type is a candle holder that rests on a table or shelf. Other options include taller candle holders that stand on the floor and candle sconces that hang on the wall.
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Decide on a candle holder style. Consider the style of the room, choosing a candle holder that matches that style. Elegant candle holders look out of place in a rustic room just as country-style candle holders don't work well in a modern home.
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Select the candle holder material you prefer. Common materials include metal, crystal, glass and ceramic candle holders. The material influences the overall style of the candle holder. Crystal creates a more elegant look while metal or ceramic candle holders are more casual.
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Browse the selections, keeping in my your criteria for the candle holders. Narrow down the selection to the one that matches your needs best.
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Check on the store's return policy to make sure you can return or exchange the candle holders if you don't like them. Try out the candle holders in the room to see how well they fit.
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