Archive for May, 2009
New Twist on an Old Idea - Wrought Iron Candle Holders as Home Decor
Wrought Iron Swirl Candleholders
Throughout the years, wrought iron candle holders have stood the test of time. In medieval times, the most glorious castles were decorated with these unique candle holders. Not, only did this light source give the walls and chandeliers a unique look, they also served a function, to add light during times of darkness.
Today, since the invention of electricity, there is not much need for candles as a primary light source. However, wrought iron candle holders continue to be widely used for decorations and, to bring accessory lighting to a room.
Wrought iron candle holders are unique in a way that is different from most other materials. This antique iron can be bent easily with heat, which allows the metal to form just about any design imaginable. There are wall candle holders that look like figures and iron chandeliers with many different twists and bends to bring a unique look to a room.
Wrought Iron candle holders are available as floor candle stands, votive candle, tea light candle, and pillar candle holders, lanterns, chandeliers, candelabras, and sconces, just to name a few. With so many different types and styles to choose from, there is sure to be a perfect metal candle holder that will light up your home just as they did in the castles of long ago.
Home Decor With Candle Holders
When decorating your home do not forget, add candle holders to your list. Just remember your best experience dinning out. Soft flickering candlelight provided by candle holders or candle holder chandelier made you feel relaxed and comfortable.
Your day was full of stress; you had so many things to do but now…you sit quietly, the warm glow of candlelight provided by a candle chandelier in the room makes you feel comfortable and all your senses are concentrated in this wonderful moment of happiness. You may have the same blissful experience in the comforts of your home every time you light your decorative chandelier.
Romance with candle holders is my choice in my room design. In the market, they are endless choices of styles to choose from. By choosing your favorite metal candle holders, you may give your room look of your choice. Graceful swirls of metal, cradle gleaming glass votive cups will bring to your room romantic mood and Old-Word fill. Simple shape, strait line design candle holders will go well with contemporary style.
Looking for a light fixture that make a statement and creates mood? Change your classic style chandelier to metal candle holder chandelier. Illuminate your room with candle holders and transform your room to display of art. When your bring accessories to your room do not over do it. Use just a few items of your choice at the time. You can always change your accessories for different occasions and give your room a new look. Candle holders are my choice of room decoration.
Exerpted from an article by Estella Selivanova
Metal Art Candle Holders
Candles have been around for a long time, which means that candle holders have too. And artistic metal stands, what we today would call metal art candle holders’ have been found at many ancient archaeological digs. Oil lamps were the first form of artificial lighting discovered by man. The light given off by a cloth wick in a pool of oil allowed ancient man to function even after the sun went down. Although oil lamps continued to be in use till the advent of electricity, the discovery that solidified animal fat would provide and equally good sources of fuel to a burning wick caused the candle to come into being and its popularity soon equaled and often overtook that of the oil lamp.
Since candles are, because of their shape, intrinsically unstable, candle holders were required. The earliest known ones were just flat pieces of metal with a point or pin on the surface to which a candle could be firmly fixed. Once this purpose was achieved, metal workers looked towards enhancing their visual appeal and making them items of beauty. Thus was born the metal art candle holder.
There is nothing like soft candle light to add romance and atmosphere to a room. And if the candle is fitted to a metal art candle holder, the appeal is greatly enhanced. An enduring image is of the romantic dinner for two with a gleaming candelabra in the middle of the table. The candelabra is a metal art candle holder!
Metal art candle holders are a great way to decorate and add character to your home. Even if you do not want to actually use them, their presence adds glamour to a room. Metal art candle holders can range from a wrought iron piece of elaborate design for holding one candle to large pieces that hold many. These can be table pieces as in the case of candelabras, to wall fixtures and even old fashioned candle fitted chandeliers.
Turn off the electric lights and try using candles on elegant metal art candle holders to light up a room. The warmth and atmosphere that candle light creates may tempt you to think of candle light not just a back up in times of power outages, but as a part of your lifestyle. Metal art candle holders are not just decorative items in themselves, but when put to use, can change the whole tone and mood of a room.
Exerpted from an article written by Ivan Smith
Removing Excess Wax from Your Candleholders
There’s nothing more frustrating than having a beautiful decorative candleholder only to have it covered in melted wax. After all, once your candle gets hot enough and burns long enough, it will drip all that wax into and onto the candleholder. This can greatly impair the look of the candleholder, especially if it’s ornate. And it can also be frustrating because that wax is notoriously hard to get off.
Even if you manage to pick off the majority of the wax, you’re still often left with a fine waxy film on the candleholder surface. This will dull the overall look of the piece. As such, the best way to clean this home décor piece is by removing the large chunks of wax by hand. Using a knife will potentially knick or cut your candleholder, so stick to prying off what you can with your fingernails. For the residue, boil some water and pour it in a bowl. Dip the candleholder in the water until the remaining wax begins to soften or melt altogether. Remove the candleholder and wipe the excess wax with a paper towel. Be careful, though. Metal candleholders will be extremely hot when they are removed from the boiling water. Repeat until clean.
Candle Lanterns are a classic home decor accent!
Candle Lanterns are a classic home decor accent!
Candle lanterns are a timeless and classic way to add soft, warm light to any room in your home. Have you ever caught yourself gazing at the mesmerizing flicker of an indoor (or outdoor) candle lantern? If this feeling of awe and contentment has drawn you to consider adding “the historic look” provided by candle lanterns to your home you are not alone.
If you are like most homeowners you are searching for just the right accent piece to set your house apart from all of the others. Candle lanterns offer you many choices of sizes, styles and lighting options to accomplish just about any unique look you want to achieve. They can be illuminated with small tea lights, votive, or pillar candles, emitting a natural flickering light, and when set in the right area gives a feeling that you just can’t get with electric fixtures. Another aspect which adds a touch of elegance is the variuos materials they are crafted from whether it be glass, wrought iron, wood, or copper
The best candle lanterns and lamps are those built from scratch, by the hands of a skilled craftsman who understands the materials they are working with. This process creates something of an “aged” appearance to the lights which cannot be matched by large scale manufacturers. We believe this attention to detail and classic look are what makes them truly unique lighting options..
- Accent Lighting - Accent lighting usually adds drama or highlights a particular feature about a room or space. and are often displayed at eye level or higher bringing attention to graceful rooflines or ceilings. The reflection of accent lighting off of a wall or fence often produces a warm glow with indirect lighting.
- Mood Lighting - Fire is the oldest source of light and considered by many to be the most romantic. The flames produces by an outdoor gas lantern are warm and flattering to faces, and create a hypnotic effect that brings on calm and relaxing feelings. Fire light reflected off of buildings, walls or water is a wonderful way to influence the mood.
- Task Lighting - Are you looking for something unique for your desktop? With the numerous electric options and bulbs you can now find copper lanterns designed for use on a desk or table to provide light for reading.
Cool Candelabras
Candles are a great way to create a warm ambiance in any home. Candelabras are a stylish way to display the candles in your home. For those of you who are unfamiliar with candle accessories, a candelabra is a branched candle holder that consists of two or more candles. Beneath each candle holder is a little shelf to catch dripping wax. There are several different styles of candelabras that you can use to decorate your home.
Traditionally, contemporary and antique candelabras are sold by various online businesses and shops. These candle holders may also be made from pewter, silver, wrought iron, porcelain or crystal. And, if you would like something that holds more than two candles-you’re in luck-some candelabras hold up to six candles.
Classic Candleholders for the Home
Before the light bulb, candles were the sole means through which people saw in darkened spaces. During these thousands of years in which fire was the sole source of light, cultures around the world devised several variations of candleholders. These candleholders became staples in temples, churches, and homes throughout the world. Candleholders are a central part of several cultures, and can be used as a decoration or serve as objects which can assist in praying or meditation. For example, in India, candleholders were used to hold incense and also to provide light to those praying at temples or altars.
No matter what the theme of your home, a candleholder makes an excellent addition to any interior space. The best part is, you don’t even have to light candles in your candleholder. Most candleholders are quite ornate and beautiful, and can serve just as well as accessories as alternative sources of light.