Candles Add a Touch of Coziness to Any Space

Creating an intriguing candle grouping is the sum of the parts—from a mix of base shapes to the candles you choose.

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Kissing cousins

Consider how shapes play off each other. We love the curves of this wood base and the contrast of its next of kin in matte white. 1: Ovo Things wood candleholder (starting at $42) and skinny candle ($19, pack of 10), 2: Alcantara-Frederic candleholder ($32), and Silke-Amsterdam twist candle ($12), all from Senti, Edina, 612-757-6373

History lesson

Weave in a vintage or antique piece for storytelling depth. 3: Vintage glass candleholder, stylist’s own.

Wow wax

A current trend is sculptural candles in shapes from neoclassical to contemporary. 4: Mila Noire Venus candle ($32), from Foxwell, Edina, 612-999-8443