The idea behind scented candles is to blend the soft glow of a candle light with a unique scent – the perfect combination for the perfect atmosphere.

These beautiful Votive Gift Sets, from Modern Alchemy, take the blend of light and scent to a whole new level. The collection is available in White or Black, where each set consists of three, 2.5 oz votives that produce wonderful scents.

No matter how intelligent we are, sophisticated, advanced or modern, the most ancient, basic sense we have is smell. Scent goes into our most basic roots as human beings. It easily conjures memories, feelings, thoughts, cravings and so forth. Having said that, check out these stylish aromatherapy burners that will spread a wonderful scent throughout the room, bringing with it a special ambiance.

Blending indoor and outdoor spaces is one of the hottest trends in today’s interior design and modern architecture; large glazed openings expand living spaces into the garden, while the use of natural materials throughout your home brings in nature in various forms.

Designed by Pernille Vea for Menu, the beautiful Pipe candleholder was inspired by Viking culture. It consists of a unique rustproof cast-iron shape with a spike on one side, which you can bang into a piece of wood, and a removable windproof glass cover, to keep your candles from blowing out. This stylish item offers the perfect indoor/outdoor mix, combining light and wood with a contemporary touch.

Imagine yourself spending the evening outside on the porch, relaxing with your loved ones, enjoying good food and wine. To complete the last piece of this perfect picture you need the right kind of lighting, and the Faro Tealight Holder Set is the missing piece.

This set features three holders in gradating sizes, all with sturdy and softly brushed stainless steel bases. Frosted glass shades with clear glass shades and ribbed inner holders in a deep, contrasting finish will give a touch of elegance and spread a soft glow all around.

If you wish to play around with a room’s ambiance – light is the way to go. If you wish to do so in the most elegant way you better check out the gorgeous Valencia candle holders collection from Gaia & Gino.

This decorative candle & tealight holder set is made of hand polished and sandblasted optical glass, exploring – through shapes, incisions and sanding – the variations of light effect on crystal. The different techniques create playful effects that allow us to discover the magic of light inside crystal structures.

I love candles, I think that they create a wonderful atmosphere and I use them a lot either as centerpieces or as an alternative to traditional lighting. The downside of using them is when we’re sitting outside and there’s a breeze, or if I want to place them on a shelf or mantelpiece I always have to clear the area around the open flame.

The Wind & Weather Oil Lamps are a great alternative. These glass oil lamps feature a chamber sphere suspended from a glass rod within a glass tower. This is very clever because the tower protects the flame, which means I can use the lamps outside without them blowing out and I can also use them inside without fearing I’ll set the house on fire.

Candles can go either way – on their own, plain on the surface or inside a decorative candle holder. If you wish to bring out the full presence of your candles you should use holders. For class and style, you should use the Heima set from Normann Copenhagen.

Inspired by the Nordic culture of using candlelight combined with the cast iron arts and crafts of the 1950s, the Heima candle holder set feature a recognizable design and pay tribute to industrial craftsmanship and to the Nordic traditions. The uneven, almost cold surface gives the Heima candlestick character, while the rounded shapes make the design modern. The minimalist candlesticks are sculptural and make an elegant and stylish addition to both modern and classic home decors.

From all aspects of design, I believe light is one of the most important ones. Light can create the exact ambiance you want, it can maximize a space, or minimize it as you please. Light can bring out a cheerful atmosphere or create a serious vibe. In many ways, light means life. When I saw Tord Boontje’s Bright Times set, I thought to myself: This is probably one of the most unique, exquisite candle holder designs I’ve seen in quite some time.

Guilty as charged – I like series. I like the feeling of continuity, the feeling that something good doesn’t necessarily have to end right away. I like the fact that a series is usually focusing on a single thing from different aspects, which means a thorough deep look. I like series that surprise you with every part of them, that sparkle your mind with imagination. I like series.

When I came across Tord Boontje Thinking Of You – Here, Now and Forever collection, I knew I found yet another series that I love. Memories of ancient, ornate, detailed objects are translated into metal covers. These intricate covers contrast with the simplicity of the empty glass jar at the center. When assembled, they are perfect as a tea light cover or glass with water to hold a flower, or as a stand-alone decorative item.

Votive candle holders are decorative items usually used to create a special atmosphere at the dinner table or decorate any corner of the room with its sophisticated, elegant presence.

Featuring glass and stainless steel, this set of 2 candle holders by Menu, is much more than just a decorative votive holder. This versatile item can change according to its content and by that change the ambiance according to your desire. You can set it up for a romantic dinner or for a light supper outside in the garden. You cannot go wrong; whatever you do, this item will bring style, chic and allure.

With the summer heat still beating down, it seems rather out of place to be talking about this Realistic Fireplace Log Substitute. However, the main attraction in this case is the effect and ambiance that this artificial log fire produces, rather than providing heat.

The light and shadow created by the natural flicker of this decorative light, create a big and beautiful overall ambiance in any room.

Sam Johnson, a young designer from the UK, was inspired by the miniature figures and trees used in architectural models, making the size ratio 1:50. He is a great believer in diversifying his approach to each new item, fully understanding that there are always new problems to solve and new techniques to explore, as well as new materials with which to experiment.

There’s nothing like lighting a few candles to create a relaxing atmosphere, both at home and in your garden. ‘Mood Flame’ is a decorative colorful tea light holder made from silicone for both indoor and outdoor use.

Designed by Mikaela Dörfel for Menu, this luxurious double candle holder is quite impressive! It’s 2 feet (60 cm) tall and looks like a luxurious sculpture, inspired by dance and movement.