There’s nothing better than coming home, relaxing, and lighting a candle that smells absolutely amazing. As the seasons change, so do the candles. Not only are the aromas different, but the look and feel of your candle may change as well. Here, we will go over some of the hottest current candle trends to get you through the next year.
Astrology
If you love checking out your horoscope and finding out what to wear based on your zodiac sign, then you’ll like zodiac-themed candles. These candles are a fun and easy way to find a scent that feels personalized.
For example, Tauruses are associated with the earth, flowers, and spring. Many Taurus-themed candles have more earthy and woody scents, like cedarwood, sandalwood, and oud. On the other hand, Cancers have scents that are more geared towards the ocean and summer, such as sea salt, coconut, and citrus.
Even if you don’t want to focus solely on your own zodiac, it’s fun to purchase candles for the current zodiac season!
Highly Personalized Candles
An astrology candle is not the only way to give a personalized gift. In general, highly personalized candles are becoming more popular so they can better reflect your taste and personality.
Making your own candle is one way to go about this. Many places offer classes and workshops that allow you to create your own candle. In these classes, you may get to choose the scent, size, shape, and color of your candle.
There are also multiple businesses that will create a personalized candle for you, if you’d rather leave that to the professionals.
Aromatherapy and Wellness
In general, wellness has been a big trend. Having a nice smelling home is great, but using a scent that can help you focus, recharge, or relax is even better. It may boost your mood and become a part of your wellness journey.
There are many scents geared towards different moods and different times of days. As an example, lavender can potentially help alleviate stress. Additionally, it may be able to help some people sleep better. Conversely, peppermint essential oils may help with a boost of energy and concentration.
Multi-Sensory Candles
The days of basic, boring candles are gone. If you are looking for an experience that stimulates your other senses besides smell, a multi-sensory candle may be what you need. And, there are multiple ways to do so.
A candle that is woody and musky may have a wick that replicates the sound of crackling firewood. You can also find candles that have items embedded in them, such as dried flowers, glitter, and crystals, that become more visible as the candles melt. If different sights and sounds aren’t your thing, perhaps try a dual scented candle! There are some that change aromas as the candle melts, or the jar has a divider and separate wicks for each scent.
Artistic and Expressive
In addition to having multi-sensory experiences, many candles are more expressive and artistic than ever before.
There are candles that come in a multitude of shapes, sizes, and colors. For instance, there are many candles that emulate real-life sculptures, which can add an elegant touch to your home decor. Conversely, the glass jar that the candle comes in may be intricately designed. Additionally, highly decorative mantel pieces are becoming popular, allowing the candle to be a centerpiece.
Minimalism
On the other hand, less can be more. Minimalistic candles remain popular due to their timeless look, as well as their ability to blend in with any decor.
Non-toxic candles that use neutral or earth tones like beige, gray, and tan, or have minimal packaging or labels fall under the minimalism trend.
Earth-Friendly Candles
Sustainability is becoming more and more crucial as many are looking for candles that create zero or minimal waste.
Candles that are made from recycled materials, biodegradable materials, or that are in jars that are refillable are great options for those who are eco-conscious.
Comfort and Nostalgic Foods
Food based candles have always been popular, but now we are starting to see more foods that are based in comfort and nostalgia. For example, we expect to see apple pie scented candles in the fall but now, these candles are labeled something like Grandma’s Apple Pie.
Cultural comfort foods are also enjoying the stage! Asian desserts, such as taro and matcha, are being made into candles and other smell-goods.
Different Wax Blends
Many candles are made out of paraffin wax, which is derived from petroleum. It’s cheap, easily available, and easy to mold. However, it is not uncommon to now see more and more candles made out of soy wax or beeswax. Furthermore, you can find wax blends, such as a soy-beeswax blend candle. These wax blends can have different burning and scent retention properties.
Keep Your Home Smelling Sweet
Whether you’re used to swapping out your candles seasonally or only burn one when you’re given one as a gift, there are a lot of growing candle trends for you to explore no matter what time of year it is. Choose the trend that speaks to you and see what you can find to make your home feel more comfortable.
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