"Lanterns" for candles: everything about original candlesticks
A candle placed in a candlestick always looks interesting and neat. Today you can find many beautiful and elegant candlesticks suitable for different interior styles, but decorative "lanterns" are always popular. It is about them that will be discussed in this article.
Description of species
Candlesticks in the form of a lantern have a number of undeniable advantages:
- create a special romantic atmosphere;
- safe;
- can be placed not only in the house, but also on the street;
- are offered in a huge assortment.
If we talk about the types of such designs for candles, then several solutions are very popular.
- Tabletop. These are small candlesticks-lanterns that fill the room with a cozy warm light. Due to their compact size, they can easily fit on a shelf or table.
- Outdoor. These are large decorative models that will perfectly decorate a spacious room. Place them on the floor. In an apartment, this can be a living room. For example, such a "lantern" will perfectly decorate a fireplace. Similar solutions are often placed on the balcony. In a country house, large candlesticks are taken out onto the terrace.
- Suspended. "Lanterns" are also good because they can be hung. This elegant pendant candlestick can easily replace a sconce or other lighting fixture. He will also highlight what you would like to see regularly, for example, your favorite painting or statuette. At the dacha or in a country house, a couple of such candlesticks can be placed at the entrance to the house.
- With and without glass. Models with glass are much more common than options without glass. Common transparent glass is often found, but there are also colored ideas for it.It is better not to hang the latter on the street, since it will be more difficult to appreciate the beauty of the structure there.
Solutions without glass can be fire hazardous since the candle is not protected. Such candlesticks will be a good addition to a dinner or a heart-to-heart conversation, but nothing more.
In addition, interior candlesticks in the shape of a lantern can have different colors. So, the most popular options are black and white. They will suit many styles and will not become an intrusive accent. Street lights are often chosen only in these colors. However, other design ideas look no less beautiful. Thus, the red interior "flashlight" will be a great addition to the New Year holidays. You can put it under the tree and admire the play of light.
Interior candlesticks of blue, blue, purple colors look spectacular. Such designs for shaped candles are often chosen by those who love modern style and everything unusual and bright. Vintage models can be made in beige, dark brown, silver colors. Less common are yellow, orange, pink, green colors.
Materials (edit)
In addition to execution and design, candlesticks in the form of lanterns can be made from a variety of materials. Let's dwell on this in more detail.
Metallic
Metal candlesticks are very common. They are mainly intended for the street, as they are massive both in appearance and in weight. Such solutions are placed on the ground at the entrance to the house, but no less often they are hung near the door in pairs. Metal for manufacturing can be used in different ways, but forged iron ideas are in the greatest demand.
Those who love antiquity should pay attention to decorative "lanterns" made of bronze. They can be both, indeed, antique, and artificially aged, with an imitation of peeling paint. Very often, these models look like a medieval lantern or a birdcage.
Wooden
Wooden candlesticks-lanterns are overwhelmingly light in color. Large wood models are recommended for private country houses. They look very beautiful against the background of whitewashed walls or brickwork. Small flashlights are the perfect addition to creative spaces. For example, many put them next to large inscriptions carved out of wood, a photo collage in a wooden frame. Such solutions look very good on the floor, surrounded by soft small pillows.
In addition, it is worth noting another option such as a wicker candlestick. Openwork candlesticks with weaving are incredibly delicate and ephemeral designs.
Different materials can be used for weaving, namely:
- willow twigs;
- vine;
- birch bark;
- bamboo and more.
As for glass, candlesticks-lanterns are rarely completely made of it. Only the doors are usually made of glass, in rare cases some additional details. The rest of the product is complemented by wood, metal and other materials.
How to choose?
Decorative candlesticks-lanterns can effectively complement almost any style of interior.
- For such a direction as retro, "lanterns" made of bronze, copper, iron are suitable. Make sure that there are other elements of these materials in the interior.
- For loft style decor, black metal candlesticks will be a good addition. They can be placed on a table, or they can be hung on the ceiling as lamps. Solutions in the form of a kerosene lamp and bulky floor models are also welcome.
- Openwork light solutions in white or golden colors are suitable for classical styles, as well as baroque. "Lanterns" with a lot of glass elements will look very elegant. It is recommended to place them near the fireplace.
- Candlesticks-lanterns are more than appropriate in a Scandinavian-style setting. Large floor models in light design will become especially beautiful.Openwork or wicker solutions will look beautiful on the balcony.
- If you want to emphasize the style of Provence, then it is recommended to choose small candlesticks. It is optimal if they are aged. You can also decorate the "flashlight" using decoupage technique.
- Modern styles, even such as minimalism, also have a love for accessories.
However, you should not be zealous: choose one model of an unusual shape, and install it in a conspicuous place.
Lantern shaped luminaires can be placed in completely different places:
- in the living room, volumetric models made of glass, wood will be appropriate;
- in the bedroom, it is good to place a couple of the same type of small "lanterns" in a light or color scheme;
- the kitchen is suitable for wooden or wicker models, as well as white "lace";
- it is worth placing several medium-sized lamps on the terrace or a large floor version;
- if the house has a staircase, it is recommended to choose many of the same type of lamps and place them around the perimeter of the steps.
For a candlestick in the form of a lantern, you should also choose the right candles:
- the main rule is that the candle should be monochromatic, best of all white, made in a minimalist design;
- buy tablet candles for small "flashlights";
- for floor-standing as well as voluminous hanging models, thick and elongated versions of candles are suitable.
Beautiful examples in the interior
This candlestick lantern is the perfect solution for almost any interior design. Photo examples will help to verify this.
- A great idea for home autumn decor that you can easily do with your own hands.
- Massive hanging models for plot decoration.
- Luxurious large items with an unusual interior design. Well suited for the living room.
- Classic and austere candlesticks. These can be placed on the steps at the entrance to the house.
- Festive New Year patterns. You can put it under the Christmas tree.
- Laconic wooden solutions for the decor of the living room or dining room.
- Spectacular set for decorating a terrace.
- Models of different design, you can decorate the stairs both inside and outside the house.
- Delicate hanging "lanterns" for table decor.