Humans have been drawn to the candle’s subtle flame for thousands of years. While candles have not been our primary source of inside light for well over a century, the appeal of candlelight remains. Virtually every home has candles for both practical and decorative purposes. Their enduring appeal makes them one of the most popular gifts for all occasions, from housewarmings to birthdays.
21 Adorable DIY Candle Holder Ideas to Make Your Home More Inviting
While candle options are plentiful, candle holder variety has only exploded in the last couple decades. Your parents or grandparents probably displayed the same matched candleholders at the center of their holiday spread for years. But you’ve got options! Suddenly everywhere you look – from department stores to design blogs – there are clever new ways to display candles.
Designer décor can get pricy, but don’t let a limited budget discourage you. With our gallery of 21 DIY candle holder ideas, you can get the look you love with a few simple tools and a quick trip to the craft store. There’s something for every style, from rustic repurposed candle terrariums to beachy, found-wood pillar holders. Some projects are suitable for kids and many offer a finished product that’s pretty enough to gift.
1. Rustic Upcycled Mirror Candle Holder
2. From Dollar Store to Designer Candle Holder
3. Bottled Botanicals Clear Taper Holders
4. Beautiful Beach Finds Pillar Display
5. Easy Forest of Tea Lights Centerpiece
6. Metallic DIY Candle Holder Ideas
7. Black Lace Garter Trimmed Candle Holder
8. How to Modernize Classic Brass Tapers
9. Horseshoe and Barn Wood Country Candle Décor
10. Free-Form Sculpted Clay Tea Lights
11. Shabby Chic Repurposed Candle Pedestal
12. Elegant Ocean-Inspired DIY Candle Holder Ideas
13. Pretty Distressed Glass Sconces
14. Tall and Textured Winter Candle Displays
16. Mix and Match Minimalist Taper Holders
17. DIY Industrial Pipe and Hardware Candelabra
18. Whimsical Centerpiece with Succulents and Fairy Lights
19. Space Age Inspired Silver Pillars
20. Clever Gilded Nesting Glassware Candle Holders
21. Get the Mixed Wood Look with Plywood
