Wrought Iron Votive Candle Holder

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Vanessa is a New York-based designer specializing in architectural lighting. Whether you are planning an event, want to illuminate your backyard retreat or simply need advice on what lamp to purchase for your bedroom, Vanessa will be more than happy to share her knowledge and expertise.

Updated 27/03/2021

To add a charming look to the interior you need for example a wrought iron votive candle holder. The designs vary from very elaborate to quite minimalist and simple. With a flickering candle inside, the space gains ambience in no time. Check my collection below.

Buying Guide

Decorating your living space with candles is an excellent idea. Candle lighting can help set the mood into something romantic or magical. Of course, before you can do that, you'll need a candle holder. For the best effect, use a candle holder made of wrought iron as the material comes with an "old world" appeal.

Buying a wrought iron votive candle holder can be tricky because of the many options. The following questions will help you navigate through your choices.

What factors should be considered when buying a wrought iron votive candle holder?

Size. One of the first things to consider is the size of the candles you'll be using. Votive candles vary in sizes. Hence, you'd want to make sure that your candle holder is appropriate for the size of your candles. If the candle holder is too big, then a candle would look out of place. Also, it may be susceptible to being knocked out of the votive, which then becomes a fire hazard. If it's too small, the candle won’t fit inside it. Or, you'll have a problem taking it out after use.
Height. Votive candle holders usually come with a receptacle for the candles. Keep in mind that if the candle rises above the container, it will needlessly burn faster. Hence, make sure that you find the right height so the candle will burn slightly lower than the height of the receptacle.

How to match a votive candle holder with the style of the room?

Generally, you want the style of the room and the wrought iron votive candle holder to be the same. At the very least, you want it to be similar. What you don't want to do is buy an item that is on the other side of the spectrum. For example, purchasing a beautiful minimalistic candle holder and placing it in a Victorian setting. Interior design can be a complicated subject, but you can categorize the styles into classic, contemporary and modern.

Classic - Typically, this style carries lots of intricate detailing that are not at all essential but aesthetically pleasing.
Modern - Most modern styles tend to run on the philosophy of "simplicity is the best expression of beauty." Hence, the style makes use of sleek lines and thin profiles. The non-essential additions are typically non-existent and the candle holder only has the bare minimum.
Contemporary - This style sits in the middle between modern and classic. It will usually feature non-essential style additions, but not as much compared to the classic. Since the style lies in the middle of the spectrum, it's usually a safe choice if you are not so sure about the style of the room.

The main idea behind making the shopping task a lot more enjoyable is to know how to weed out choices that are not applicable to your situation. The key points mentioned above should help you narrow down your choices into a more manageable list.