With their soft glow, candles add ambiance to spaces and can bring beauty to your home decor. Whether you're looking for wax tea light candles or battery-operated candles, find them online or in-stores at Ace Hardware.
Traditional Vs. Flameless: Which Candle is Right for You?
There are two main types of candles available to bring a candlelight glow to your home: traditional and flameless.
- Traditional candles are usually made from paraffin, beeswax, soy or other waxes. They can be lit to give off a glow similar to that of an oil lamp, which uses lamp wicksand lamp oil, and many scented options are available.
- Flameless candles feature bulbs, so they give off light without any flame. Similar to decorative light strings, flameless candles can be electric candles that plug into a wall or battery candles that run on batteries. You can choose from a variety of sizes and styles, from plastic and metal window candles that are popular for holiday decorating to LED tea lights and pillars made of real wax.
Choosing the Right Candle for Your Space
When shopping for traditional tea lights or candles, keep the following things in mind to help you choose the right option.
Scented Vs. Emergency Candles
If you're looking to freshen the air, scented candles can be a good option, as they give off pleasing smells while they burn. Emergency candles are designed to have longer burn times, perfect in the event of a power outage as they burn more slowly. While you’ll likely use pleasantly scented candles more frequently, it is smart to have emergency candles on hand. Scented candles with seasonal fragrances like pine, cinnamon or vanilla are great for holiday ambiance and make thoughtful gifts.
How to Display Candles in Your Home
Top off candlesticks with skinny taper candles or use votive candles and tea lights in cups. Stout pillar candles look great under hurricane shades or on larger pedestal holders. For flexibility, jar candles poured into metal, glass or decorative containers allow you to place candles anywhere. During the holidays, flameless window candles and LED tea lights create a warm, festive glow on mantels, tabletops and in windows, coordinating well with other décor and festive lights.
Choosing Candle Colors for Your Décor
Even when they're not burning, candles contribute to the appearance of a room, so many people like to coordinate them with their color palette. Cream, ivory and white candles can go with anything, and you can find many other hues to suit your tastes.
Candle Burn Time and Maintenance Tips
Usually measured in hours, burn time tells you how long a candle will last. To extend the life of your candle, trim the wick and remove debris from the surface between uses. The larger the candle is, the longer it is likely to burn, but wax type, wick size and candle shape also affect burn time.
Shop Flameless Candles and Tea Lights Near You
From LED candle lights to electric window candles to classic wax jar candles, you can find candles near you at Ace to complement your decor and suit your needs. Shop at your local Ace Hardware, or browse our candles from brands like Candle-Lite and Everlasting Glow online.
