When you think of a nice warm home in the winter, a fireplace is generally the focal point of the image in your mind. The fireplace is something that creates a warm and welcoming backdrop to entertain friends, or just to enjoy a relaxing evening. To add to this wonderful warm feeling further you could try adding a fireplace candle holder.
Location
Before you go and add on some candles to your fireplace, you need to take into consideration the heat given off by the fire itself. A glass candle holder could be the perfect partner for your mantle, but make sure they do not contain any water, such as those for floating candles. A fire at full heat could create a huge heat change and could potentially crack the candle holder. Also try to avoid putting too many candle holders directly in front of the fire. It doesnt take much for these to be knocked over and can be too close to the fire and the equipment you use to tend to it.
Lovely Lights
The peaceful flickering of a wood burning fire is alluring to the eye. You can make this sceptical even more beautiful with a well placed crystal candle holder. Depending on what look you are trying to achieve, you might prefer an engraved or a stained glass candle holder. As the wick burns down, the light from the candle and the fire together will make a great sight.
More Than The Fireplace
Fireplace candle holders dont have to stay beside the fire. Wall candle holders can be mounted either on your fireplace or just next to it. If you use a symmetrical arrangement you can create an appealing effect with only two holders. If you want to go for a more exciting design, you can use multiple candle holders in varying positions.
Remember to use caution before fitting candle holders to a wall. Make sure that you are not going to damage the brick or stone of the fireplace. Measure twice, drill once! If, after you mount the candle holders, you notice that they are not even then you end up with an array of unsightly holes in your wall.