Magic of Candlelight

When you are designing a room one of your main objectives may be to create a warm environment where people feel comfortable and at ease. Sometimes this is not so easy if you have a very cool space with minimal textures and lighting. Even in the coolest rooms or on the snowiest of days, you can always create warmth by lighting candles which will give off a warm amber glow.
Candles can be used in casual, sophisticated, practical, fun and elegant applications. They are also very cost effective in comparison to flowers. Almost any type of candle can be used in a centerpiece, and you don't need to stick with only one style at a time. They can be mixed and matched in whatever pattern or freeform design you'd like. Try using some different types: Pillars, votives, tea lights, floating candles, jar candles and tapers. Also don’t be scared to mix colors. In the right application this could be very attractive. I do suggest staying away from scented candles. The strong smells can easily overpower what you are serving and may unpleasant to some.
If you are using candles as a centerpiece on a long table, an easy way to create depth and extra light is by placing a mirror underneath the different size pillar candles. The light from the candles will reflect in the mirror and give a really nice warm sophisticated ambiance. Water is also a great reflector of light and looks great when you float candles in a hurricane or bowl. Going back to last weeks post you can always get personalized candles. These are great for weddings; perhaps in the bathrooms.
If you are hosting an outdoor summer party or a wedding at the beach, luminaries are a simple and cost effective way of creating a dramatic entrance or pathway. If you are worried about fires you can also now purchase battery powered votives that set off great light.