With their rustic flair and charming visual aesthetic, unfinished wood candle holders have become quite a popular decor accent in modern interior design. Not only does the natural texture of wood add a touch of rugged elegance to your space but it also enhances contemporary spaces with an inspiring sense of rusticity.
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Unfinished Wood Candle Holders
Whether you want to match your tabletop décor to a hardwood floor or existing wood chairs, try incorporating wooden candle holders to invoke a whimsical feel into your space. You can go the easy route by bringing an artistically designed candle holder set home or utilize the leftover wood scraps for crafting something out of the ordinary to impart rustic chicness all around.
The choice is yours! But these tips will surely make you want to try out a few ideas for displaying candles most aesthetically. So, read along and get ready to turn all the scrap pieces of wood into home décor.
Create A Statement Piece
Mixing different tones of wood can get a little tricky sometimes if you want to blend every single detail with your room décor. However, you can expect the most unexpected elements to create a distinctive cozy vibe to perfectly balance out the entire look. So, why not utilize those wood scraps to craft beautiful unfinished wood candle holders for all sorts of decorating styles? The best part about DIY decor is that you can add a personalized creative touch to make them look unique and chic.
You won’t need a lot of powerful tools for carving out wood if you know how to make the best use of different shapes and sizes of wooden pieces. For longer pieces, you can make a candle holder with three to four small holes for tealights leaving the sides unfinished for a natural touch. Make this masterpiece sit elegantly as a centerpiece on your dining table or position it on a mantel shelf to enliven your living room décor.
Embrace The Natural Textures Of Wood
The charming allure of candles brings an aura of calmness and tranquility to your space. So, if you want to display candles using DIY candle holders with a compact design, go for big pieces of wood logs and drill a hole on top to fit in a tea light candle. Not only will this sort of wood candle holder make a perfect accent piece for your coffee table but will also pair perfectly with greenery and potpourri to make a lasting impression.
Don’t worry about the rugged look of your unfinished wood candle holder because every piece will have a unique textural appeal. If it’s a wood log with bark covering, you can slice it in half vertically so it sits flat on the table with holes for tealights on top. When lit, the tealight candles will highlight the natural texture and color of the bark to create an aesthetically pleasing look.
Make A Big Impact With Smaller Pieces Of Wood
It is good to take advantage of what nature has to offer. So, you should probably save interesting shapes from all your wood projects and use them in interesting ways to make a big impact. Like if it’s a small slice of wood, you can place a pillar candle on top without making any changes to it.
You can also stack small wood slices to create a unique candle holder or make some cute little candle holders by drilling holes into wooden cubes for an adorable candle display.
Conclusion
Not only are these ideas super easy and quick to try but they’ll also make perfect handmade gifts for your family and friends. You may pair the unfinished wood candle holders with as many elements as you like or bring some string lights to the table to create a whimsical atmosphere with a welcoming feel. So, which of these projects are you excited to try first?
