| Candlelight can be used effectively as one of the | | | | with one color so that you can focus on the |
| most important decorative elements in a room. So, | | | | dimension of your grouping. The wax texture of the |
| how do you decorate with pillar candles? The | | | | candles can range from smooth and glossy to rough |
| possibilities are virtually endless. | | | | and unpolished. The marriage of differing candle |
| One of the most wonderful things about pillar candles | | | | heights and wax textures in the same color can |
| is their simplicity. Since they are self-standing, they | | | | create breathtaking and dramatic decorative accents. |
| don't require fancy holders or other accessories that | | | | Candle colors arouse emotions. Soft neutrals such as |
| can get pretty pricey. Arrange varying heights of the | | | | greys, tans, or khakis are soothing and peaceful. |
| candles in small groupings to create bold decorative | | | | Bright colors such as reds, purples, or blues are bold |
| statements or artistic displays very inexpensively. | | | | and exciting. What emotion or feeling do you wish to |
| (Always be sure to burn candles on heat-resistant, | | | | evoke in your room? For feelings of tranquility and |
| inflammable surfaces.) | | | | calmness, use neutral colors. For boldness and fun, let |
| Because there are so many beautiful color choices | | | | the brilliance of brightly colored pillars make a striking |
| available, it may be hard to choose. I suggest you | | | | decorative statement. |
| start with your room's color and choose pillars in | | | | Base your focal point for pillar candle placement on |
| either complimentary or contrasting colors. Both work | | | | which area of the room you wish your guests's eyes |
| very nicely. You can consult a color wheel to help. | | | | to automatically go to. If your room is bare or |
| Check out your public library and borrow books on | | | | sparsely decorated, you can create focal points |
| painting or colors to find a color wheel. Also, some of | | | | wherever you wish. If a room is already functional, |
| the large home improvement stores will give you a | | | | seek out an unusual space or unused corner and |
| complimentary color wheel if you inquire at the paint | | | | transform it into a focal point with your beautiful pillar |
| department. | | | | candle arrangement. |
| In pillar candle arrangements, it is easiest to start | | | | Now go have fun decorating with pillar candles! |