Throughout history, people used candles to light their homes, from a single candle for a small room to multiple candles in chandeliers that bathe a ballroom in light. Although electric lights have replaced candles for illumination, these waxen wonders still grace many modern homes for other purposes. Their soft, flickering lights set a tone and mood for whatever room they occupy. They can transform an ordinary bathroom into a spa getaway or turn an intimate dinner for two into a romantic event.

Unfortunately, since so many candles are made of paraffin wax, they contain ingredients that can cause pollution in the house or release toxins in the air. That is where luxury candles come in.

Unlike ordinary candles, luxury candles are made of high-quality ingredients such as coconut wax, beeswax, or soy. Because of this, they don’t contain any toxic ingredients. With their various colors and elegant packaging, they are also as beautiful to look at as well as beautiful to smell . Pure essential oils give them their rich, lovely scents and, because they burn more slowly, they last much longer. The experience can be savored even more.

Luxury candles elevate your home’s ambiance in so many different ways. They can bring about a feeling of relaxation and tranquility through the soothing scents of lavender and vanilla, chamomile, or sandalwood. They can help you sleep and help lower your blood pressure, heart rate, and stress levels.

They can also help boost your mood and energize you with smells of peppermint, citrus, ginger, or eucalyptus. These scents can also help you focus while studying or working, even boost your productivity and creativity. As mentioned before, luxury candles can also create an ambiance of romance and intimacy with the seductive scent of jasmine, rose, or musk.

How scents influence our moods

Scent is a powerful mood-setter. When you walk into a room where a luxury candle has been burning for a while, the first thing you notice is the scent filling that room. Our sense of smell is so closely connected to our emotions because sensory neurons in our noses transmit scents to the olfactory bulb in our forebrain, where smells are initially processed.

The information is then sent directly to the limbic system in the brain that controls memory and emotions. That’s why the smell of vanilla may remind you of being in the kitchen with your mother as the two of you bake sugar cookies. The smell of flowers causes you to reminisce about walking through a garden after a spring rain with someone you love. We associate certain smells with specific memories.

Importance of having a peaceful space

The use of luxury candles can also contribute to a calm, peaceful home. The importance of the latter cannot be overstated. When coming home from a stressful day at work, the last thing you want greeting you is more stress and chaos. We desperately need a quiet, tranquil place to unwind and decompress. Without a peaceful, soothing place to heal from the noise and confusion of everyday life, our health would take a turn for the worse.

A calm, tranquil atmosphere benefits us in so many ways. We sleep better, allowing our bodies to replenish themselves. It gives us a chance to balance ourselves and clear our heads.

We can focus more on our loved ones and enjoy the time we spend with them, which helps improve our relationships. A stress-free home is like a hug that comforts and makes us feel safe to be ourselves. When we go back out into the world, we feel more refreshed and energized, ready to face anything. Our thoughts are more coherent. We become more productive and creative.

As the holidays draw closer, the time comes to turn your focus to your dining room. It’s the place where you’ll do most of your hosting. If you want to make a positive impression, consider the style and design. Just a few tweaks can change take your dining room to another level. Here are seven ways to spice up your dining room for the holidays.

1. Purchase A Rug

You can easily freshen up your dining set with a new rug. Size is an important consideration when investing in a new rug. Most dining room rugs are 24 inches. You also want to make sure that the rug isn’t so thick that it catches on the chairs whenever you pull them out.

The right size and color can add that comfort and warmth you seek during the holiday season. Consider a rug that features an abstract, multicolor, or red floral design. Any of these would be appropriate for a holiday party.

2. Invest in Black Wall Paneling

Another way to elevate this space is with black wall paneling. You don’t have to have a boring room. To make it pop, incorporate it with natural elements and a gray patterned rug. Or, you may want to add some refined elegant tones such as merlot or emerald green.

3. Add Natural Textures

This might sound unusual, but natural textures are on trend and can bring light into your dining room. This is necessary for those long winter days. Simply changing your dining set to oak will give this space a different feel. It’ll add some style and energy to an otherwise boring and drab dining room.

4. Replace the Light Fixtures

This calls for simplicity. Something replacing your light fixtures with something minimalist and understated can transform the look and feel of any dining room. A glass chandelier adds a touch of luxury while a glass lantern brings more light and color. Alternatively, twinkle lights provide that whimsy you want during the holiday season.

5. Introduce Color in Your Home

Incorporate some color into your home. It’s predictable to decorate your dining room with the same Christmas decor. However, you could add a pop of color with a floral wallcovering. This provides a dramatic backdrop that complements your best dishware.

6. Add A Built-In Bar

An open bar keeps any party going. It’s a good way to keep everyone invested and entertained. Ensure you stock non-alcoholic options like seltzer, sparkling water, and mocktails. You also want to have lots of ingredients for cocktails and cream liquors.

A built-in bar is a custom unit that looks like furniture. It’ll blend in with the rest of your dining room. Maybe you’ll want to paint it in a bold hue such as black or forest green. Either of these shades will make your bar stand out in a good way.

7. Change Your Chairs

Sometimes all it takes is changing the chairs. For instance, you might want to add some comfort with fur cushions or plush throws. You might even consider velvet blankets, faux sheepskins, or fleece, depending on the style of your dining room.

You can also swap out the chairs for a bench. It offers that cozy feeling you get when you eat out at a restaurant. This provides room for everyone to sit at the table together. No one will wonder about where they should sit. If you want to break up the style of a dining room set, this is a great way to do it.

Spicing Up Your Dining Room

Each of these ideas will improve your dining room in a great way and will make your guests’ stay as comfortable as possible. The best meal is one that’s enjoyed with your friends and family. Making your dining room more stylish will impress anyone who visits, even the pickiest of guests.

Sometimes it could be as simple as getting a new area rug or chairs. Or, you can do a transformation with a black panel wall or a built-in bar. You can also keep it simple with light fixtures and splashes of color. No matter what you choose, you’ll have a stylish space that offers lasting memories for the holiday season.

By: Hannah, a writer for Exit Realty Number One