Six Benefits of Burning Candles in Your Home

Candles have been used in homes for centuries, from a time before electricity when they were necessary for lighting up homes in the evening, to now, when they are used for more than just light.

You might think that burning candles can only provide two main purposes - light and scent. However, there are many other reasons why burning candles in your home can be beneficial. In recent times, candles have become a staple household item, due to their many positive benefits and uses. 

Here we have listed just a few of the benefits of burning candles in your home:

AMBIANCE AND ATMOSPHERE

Candlelight can transform the ambiance of any space, creating a cosy and intimate atmosphere. Lighting a few candles in different areas of a room will create a softer lighting, that is warm and inviting. Scented candles can be used for setting the mood, whether it’s for relaxation in the bath, a cosy night in watching a movie, or for a romantic dinner.

DECOR

Candles can be used in different areas of your home, adding some style and finishing touches to any room. Their versatility makes them an essential item in home decor. Candles can create a spa-like feel in the bathroom, make your living room feel more homely, be used as a centrepiece on your dining room table, or add a beautiful finish to the bedroom.

FRAGRANCE

Scented candles can be used in your home to subtly add a nice fragrance, whilst also covering up any unwanted odours. With a wide variety of scents to choose from, different candles can be used throughout your home to set different moods. Woodsy & masculine scents offer a sense of warmth, whilst floral and herbal scents offer a fresh and clean feel. 

IMPROVES MOOD

If you’re feeling a bit down, or your mood is not so great due to a stressful day at work, lighting a scented candle can help to calm your mind and instantly lift your mood. Citrus and rosemary scented candles are well known for their calming and uplifting properties. After lighting the candle, try focusing on the flame and the invigorating scent - you’ll be amazed by how much better you’ll feel!

STIMULATES MEMORY

Certain scents can trigger memories and emotions from events that happened to you in the past. So lighting a scented candle when you’re feeling a little blue can evoke positive memories and help you to reminisce, which will make you feel better and allow you to not focus as much on the little details of your current situation.

SUPPORTS A MORE RESTFUL SLEEP

Getting a good night’s sleep can sometimes be difficult, especially in this day and age, when it can be hard to disconnect ourselves from technology right before bedtime. Limiting blue light from screens, by disconnecting earlier in the evening, and living by candlelight before heading to bed can help you feel calmer, allowing you to wind down naturally and reset to your natural sleep rhythms.

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