Potpourri and essence oils are under the massive demands of consumers these days. So are candles with a pleasant fragrance and aesthetic looks. This is because our life outside our homes is hectic and tedious. The small cubicles of the workplace play a stressful role in our lives. With intense workload and less time to relax, we often come across people having emotional and mental breakdowns.
We need a peaceful space, where we can unload all our worries and anxiety. Pull up a chair and relax amidst the drowning sense of serenity and calm.
Candles are therapeutic in this aspect. They come in various shapes, colours and varied fragrances. They have healing properties as described by therapists. They are often used by massage therapists and in spa resorts to establish an ambience of calm and peace.
The flickering light from the fire gives a sense of blazing motivation to the exhausted minds of individuals. Then why not get some of them for your home as well. Here are all the types of candles you can purchase for your beautiful showcases in the living room or place beside the bathtub while you immerse yourself in a warm exhilarating shower.
Types of candles for the living room
Gel candles are a very pretty kind and easily available in the market. In my opinion, they are the best in the lot. The bonus brownie point is that you can easily make them on your own. Got to arrange some gels, food colour and brads, shells etc. There are myriad ways of decorating them. Drop some colourful marbles or small beads at the bottom of the goblet and pour the hot gel over it. You can make them contrasting colours with layers of different colours in the glass container. You can choose the shape and size of the glass containers to make different varieties of them. Wine or shot glasses which are no longer in use are good for your artwork. The setup is cheap and you don't need to spend much on the purchase of delicate showpieces to feel relaxed.
Flameless taper or pillar candles are useful when you have kids around your house. They will do away with the risk factor and yet restore the beauty of the room. They also last for a long time and minimize fire hazards.
They are especially beneficial because they do not produce smoke and are also a good source of dim lights. You might as well forget to blow them at night and still wake up to a safe fire-free house.
Types of candles for bedrooms
Tea candles are small tiny pieces of flame producing showpieces most suitable for your bedrooms. They are especially beneficial for sleep and restful slumber. They are placed in small metal containers to prevent the spreading of molten wax. They are good for spreading warmth, intimacy and a cosy atmosphere around the room. During parties and get together sessions at home, you can place them near the couch, on the coffee table in groups. Guests are sure to shower their compliments on your taste of home decor items and praise you as a fine homemaker indeed.
Tapers are a good option for dining rooms and bedrooms. All you need to get is a glass stand or sassy metal ones to balance the taper candles. They are longer in size and last for hours. They are best for candlelight dinners or for spending quality time with your partner and family reading books on the bed. Inexpensive and long-lasting, they are also available in different colours and light spiral patterns carved on the surface.
Types of candles for bathrooms
Automatic and fragrant variants are most suitable for bathrooms and around the shower spots. You can place them on the glass racks and enjoy the enticing smell while you dip yourself in the comfort of a bubble bath. These are also called votive candles which are similar in size to tea candles. They are self-extinguishing and long-lasting which is strange as they are small in size. But that's the benefit of buying votives for your bathroom. You do not need to be watchful as the molten wax drips down into the metal container provided along with it.
Floating candles are quite a craze among buyers these days. These are fancy and slitz looking pieces adding a distinguished finesse to your homes. They are good for bathrooms as well since the glass carrying the floating candles on clear liquid complements the atmosphere of your bathroom. They do not require candle holders and are quite affordable in range and easily available for that matter. Attractive looking and infused with gentle fragrance, they are sure to knock out all the stress and help to restore your peace of mind within hours of usage.