How to style candlesticks and candles – our best tips

|sara aagaard
Sådan styler du lysestager og stearinlys  – vores bedste tips - DORA

Candlesticks are one of our biggest sellers – and we understand that. They can transform a room in seconds. They create warmth, height and atmosphere without you having to redo the whole thing.

Here we share how we style our own highlights.

works in the store and at home.

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MIX HEIGHTS - CREATE MOVEMENT

One of the most important things is to work with different heights.
Pair a tall candlestick with a shorter one and add a tealight holder if you wish. As the eye moves up and down, the arrangement feels alive and well thought out.

It doesn't have to be symmetrical – in fact, it can be a little crooked.

Vintage • Candlestick • Ceramic • Bird • DORA

MIX MATERIALS AND EXPRESSIONS

Metal, ceramics, glass. New and old. Matte and glossy.

We love mixing different materials because it adds personality. When everything matches too much, it can quickly become flat. It's the contrasts that make it interesting.

Think less “set” – and more “over time”.

SMALLER GROUPS

Instead of scattering candlesticks all over the room, try grouping them in small clusters. 3–5 candles together on a side table, tray or in the middle of the dining table creates a calm whole.

It feels deliberate – but still cozy.

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MORE THAN YOU THINK

Candlesticks don't just belong on the dining table.
Try them in the bathroom, on the windowsill or on a shelf with books and small objects.

A single stage can change the mood of an entire corner.

NO RIGHT WAYS

The most important thing is to dare to mix and find your own rhythm.
We see candlesticks as small sculptures – they can be different, personal and assembled with intention.