Candle holders aren’t just for protecting the surface upon which you’re burning your candle; they also add a valuable decorative element to the room.  However, candle holders are available in such a wide range of choices that trying to choose the perfect one can become overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you get started.  Read on for more.

What Kind of Candles Do They Need to Hold?

The first thing that you need to consider when choosing candle holders is what type of candles they actually need to hold. This is because different candles are different shapes and sizes.  Some common types of candles include tea light, pillar, votive, and taper.  Pillar candles especially can come in different heights and diameters so you do need to take that into consideration.

How Many Candles Do You Want the Holder to Hold?

Something else that you need to think about is how many candles you want to put in the candle holder. Some are designed only to take singular candles, while others can take multiples.  Your choice will be influenced by factors such as how much room you have to display candles, and the effect that you are trying to achieve.

How Do You Want the Candle Holder to Look?

While candle holders serve a very practical purpose, you of course want them to look good! Candle holders are made from a variety of different materials including crystal, glass, wood, metal, porcelain, tile, and mosaic. Of course, they’re available in an almost limitless range of styles, patterns, and colours.  Look to your home for inspiration in making your choice here. A shabby chic home will really suit crystal candle holders or candelabra style holders, while modern homes may look best with simple wooden or glass holders with clean lines.  Also consider how the actual candle holder displays the candle!  That is, does it sit on a table or shelf, on the floor, or hang from the wall?

What is Your Budget?

Like anything else that you buy for your home, you’ll need to think about how much money you have.  Candle holders range in price from those that cost just a couple of dollars through to those that can cost hundreds of dollars (such as the pure crystal types).  Try and find a good balance between buying beautiful, good quality candle holders and not breaking your budget.