Candles are one of the most popular attributes of cozy home evenings. However, it is in autumn that they add a special charm to the familiar environment. The romance of this time of year is conveyed by generous gifts of nature and a warm color scheme, thanks to which candles look more colorful and attractive. We will tell you what a truly stylish autumn composition with candles can consist of and how to fit it into your home interior as harmoniously as possible.
Shape and color are the focus
You might be surprised, but for a beautiful autumn composition with candles, all you need is candles. And a little imagination. Moreover, today you can easily create luxurious interior candles with your own hands.
The main thing is to decide on the shape of the candle and the color scheme. And you can arrange the candles on a tray, a dish, and even a cake stand. It is only important to follow the rules of harmonious combination.
Rule #1 – use candles of different heights. Then they look more advantageous and voluminous, and the flames do not merge into a shapeless mass.
Rule #2 – combine candles of the same or similar shape into a composition.
The most common today is a cylinder candle. A fluted cylinder also looks elegant and stylish, ideal for an interior in the spirit of minimalism, neoclassicism and art deco. Such a candle is stable and does not require a candlestick, burns for a long time and is easy to make.
To make candles with your own hands at home, you need a minimum of basic materials and an hour and a half of time. You will only need a candle base – soy wax or paraffin for candles, a suitable wick, dye and a mold for pouring. As a result, you will have candles of the desired height, shape and color.
Rule #3 – use candle shades that are most harmonious with your interior.
The ideal option is when they echo the accent colors in the room or the color of the decor. As for the autumn palette specifically, it includes natural shades of this time of year. This means that it is better to choose the following dyes for candles : dark gold, amber yellow, mustard, brown, burgundy, ruby red, pumpkin orange, light beige, gray, muted green, etc.
Candles in white, beige and light gray shades are considered universal, so they look harmonious in any interior. The principle of complementary combinations also works well: orange on blue, green on red-violet, burgundy on gray, and so on. For example, a console with red-violet candles will look luxurious against an emerald green wall.
Rule #4 – don’t get hung up on classical geometry when choosing shapes.
Twisted, curved, pumpkin-shaped or shell-shaped – candles of an original shape will always add uniqueness and charm to your interior. Even without a lit wick. And modern candle shapes can seriously surprise with their assortment.
Decor does not tolerate imbalance
Any composition involves combining several items, and it is important to maintain a stylistic balance. In our case, this concerns not only the combination of candles with additional decor. It is equally important that the entire composition fits harmoniously into the overall context of the interior.
For example, it is quite natural to add apples, pumpkins, autumn leaves, cinnamon sticks, acorns or pine cones to candles if you are decorating a room in the Scandinavian, farmhouse, eclectic or Provence style. For more strict and noble styles, such as loft, minimalism, industrial, art deco and neoclassicism, “status” decor elements are more suitable.
A wicker tray or a wooden box as a candle stand would be clearly out of place here. A stainless steel tray, a ceramic dish or an antique mirror in a decorative frame would be more suitable.
At the same time, interior candles can complement:
- dried flowers or a beautiful branch with autumn leaves in an original vase,
- a string of pearls between candles on a metal or mirror tray,
- glasses and a beautiful bottle with an expensive drink,
- vintage photo frames and antique box,
- books in expensive bindings and the like.
Candlesticks should also match the overall style of the room. In classic interiors, minimalist candelabra in black, metal or glass are appropriate, in rustic interiors – wooden candlesticks in a vintage style. Fans of minimalism can use strict long candlesticks or laconic soy candles in glass. And a neutral small candlestick will do for “its own” in any interior, because the key role will be played by additional decor.
By the way, container candles (in a glass or jar) are a universal item. They fit perfectly into autumn compositions of any style. The main thing is to choose the right size, glass color and suitable accessories. In addition, these candles are the safest and do not require candlesticks.
A significant touch is the aroma
Candles in autumn compositions help to create an atmosphere and mood, including thanks to their aroma. At this time, candle fragrances with the aroma of apples, pumpkin, chocolate, fresh pastries, cinnamon, vanilla and other spices are especially popular. They fill the house with a feeling of coziness, warmth and peace.
Making candles at home wins in that you can use absolutely any aromas. Including complex and rare ones. For example, Jackson Vaughn candle fragrances have pumpkin-caramel, and “honey with milk”, and “French baguette” in the line. At the same time, you can adjust the density of the aroma: make it more intense or, on the contrary, barely perceptible.
Finally, it is important not only to stylishly design the composition, but also to “present” it correctly. More precisely, to find a place where the composition will look most advantageous and will not merge with other interior elements. The following are best suited for this role:
- a bedside table in the bedroom,
- a coffee table or a coffee table in the living room,
- a fireplace or a false fireplace,
- a window with a wide windowsill,
- a console/chest of drawers in the hallway, bedroom or living room,
- a dining table,
- a bathroom (a place in a niche, next to the bathtub, on a shelf or a cabinet),
- a balcony (on a table or on the floor),
- a corner for reading/handicrafts/yoga/meditation.
If you are confused and do not know where to start, remember: as in any creative endeavor, the main thing here is not to be afraid to experiment.
And when creating autumn compositions with candles, the possibilities for creative experiments are truly limitless!
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