Get The Look Of An Elegant Pillar Candle Holder With An Affordable Find From Dollar Tree

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There are many ways to add a touch of elegance and atmosphere to the home, but a classic component that never disappoints is a candle. It's such a simple thing, but it can make a big difference to the look of a side table, centerpiece, or fireplace mantel. While there are plenty of shapes and sizes to choose from, one that makes an impact is the pillar. And the stands that pillar candles rest on are even more dynamic, using different finishes, textures, and shapes to change the aesthetic of a room. The problem is finding affordable ways to display these eye-catching pieces. Fortunately, Dollar Tree has a cheap buy that gives the look of a luxe new stand.

Options like Crate & Barrel's Izumo ebonized wood holders or Pottery Barn's Artisan Studio handcrafted pillar stands are stunning but cost you around $50 per piece. This may be a fine price if you have only one candle to display, but what if you're styling several rooms with waxy luminaries? The price goes up, and so does the need for affordable but stylish finds. 

Dollar Tree's pillar candle holder comes in two colors, black and white. They may not be handcrafted, as Pottery Barn's offering claims to be, but for $1.25 per piece, you can't beat the value for price. The great thing about these budget-friendly finds is you can maximize the mood of your candles with decorative touches to personalize each room.

There are many ways to jazz up plain Dollar Tree candle holders — the most obvious being to give them a coat of spray paint or a metallic sheen with a product like Amaco Rub n Buff gilding wax. You can also leave the classic black and white colors and look for ways to alternate the height of the holders. By gluing the bottom of one to the top of another, or flipping one and gluing the bottoms together, you can bring dimension to a room by standing a single holder next to one of these double-tall ones. 

Not a DIY kind of person? No problem. There are many beautiful ways to decorate your home with candles without modifying the holders at all: Simply style them instead. Rather than modifying the pillar holders in any permanent way, you can trim them by month or surround them with beautiful accents. Set the holders amid fresh floral arrangements in spring, or insert them into mini pine wreaths in winter to play up the season. Instead of a single pillar at the centerpiece of a dining table display, place several on the fireplace mantel for a romantic glow during an anniversary party or Valentine's event. 

The best part of these products is that you retain that elegance and versatility of a ceramic pillar without the big price tag. Now you just have to find the best candle scents you should have in your dining room, living room, and everywhere else.