A painted stone fireplace displays a plant in a wicker basket and a cushion on the hearth. Slim white candles are interspersed on the mantelpiece with artwork, mirrors, and plants in vintage silver vases.
35 Fireplace Candles To Ignite Your Passion for Home Décor
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Published: December 18, 2022
Updated: December 1, 2023
Within this scorching hot collection of fireplace candles and fireplace candle holder ideas, you will find inspiration that cannot fail to delight you. Whether you own a working or non-working fireplace, a display showcasing candles is a surefire way to add the correct mixture of luxury and coziness to your room.
On a practical level, candles are easier to manage. Plus, you can get scented candles, so not only does your room look fabulous, it smells amazing too! Wider pillar candles work best sitting in the firebox opening, whereas slim tapered candles in vintage holders give a chic touch to the mantelpiece. You can add interest by incorporating different candle heights or colors. A tranquil mixture of white, gray, and cream is especially pleasing.To get all fired up about your fireplace decor, just burn through some of these ideas we’ve collected here.
02 of Tranquil Cream and Fall Living Room
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Glowing pillar fireplace candles shine out from a black firebox opening bordered by a modern white surround. The mantel displays thin tapered candles, a fall wreath, a vintage mirror, and vivid orange and pink blooms.
03 of Gray Candles and Lanterns Around Fireplace
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A black metal fireplace candle holder hosts a selection of white pillar candles. Metal lanterns sit on either side of the fireplace on a patterned tile hearth. Colorful abstract art resting on the mantelpiece brightens the neutral space.
04 of Blend of Neutral and Woods Mantel Décor
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A farmhouse fireplace displays chic mantel decor, with a blend of neutrals, including wooden candlesticks, framed prints, and a vintage mirror. The shiplap overmantel ties in with the boarded stool on the hearth, which displays a large potted plant.
05 of Various Candle Heights on Mantelpiece
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Tall candles in holders sit on a floating wooden mantelpiece in this cozy living room. A large landscape print in a rustic frame rests in the middle of the mantel. Striped armchairs sit in front of the fireplace with a coffee table between them. A blue patterned chair sits at the forefront.
06 of Cozy Fireplace Corner with White and Beige Candles
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This spring farmhouse hosts a small white fireplace filled with large wooden candle holders cradling pillar candles of various shades and heights. The decorative lines of the fireplace surround are echoed in the white dresser on the opposite wall. Two floral prints hang above the mantel.
07 of Black and White Contrasting Fireplace
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This monochrome fireplace features black candlestick holders holding black candles. The white of the fireplace surround looks striking against the dark artwork and black cauldron on a gauze-covered plinth in front of the fireplace.
08 of Fir Garland and Golden Candle Mantel Décor
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Golden candles glow on the mantelpiece and inside the fireplace of this farmhouse living room. Evergreen wreaths and garlands adorn the fireplace area. The exposed brick of the mantel enhances the natural feel of the space.
09 of White Stone Fireplace with Contrasting Candle Firebox
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In this farmhouse stone fireplace, a collection of lit candles of different heights gather in the dark firebox opening. Light-colored stockings of various patterns and a fir garland hang from the mantel. A large mirror sits above.
10 of Paired Mantel Décor in Front of Large Mirror
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On top of an elegant white mantelpiece sits a pair of golden candlesticks with white tapered candles, two white pumpkins, and a pair of dark glass vases holding dried flowers in front of a squoval mirror. A gray and white textured rug rests on the wood floors in front of a white stone fireplace.
11 of Warm Wooden Tones and Multi-Candle Lanterns
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Clusters of pillar candles sit in gold lanterns on the hearth of the beige fireplace. A large wooden clock, a row of lit candles, and greenery decorate the mantel. The space is warmed with wooden hues.
12 of Mantel with Wooden and Natural Textures
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This reclaimed wood fireplace has a mantelpiece holding distressed wooden candlesticks. Paintings lean against the dark, stained-wood shiplap overmantel.
13 of Fireplace with Vintage Candlesticks and Fur Throws
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This exposed stone fireplace surround is cloaked by a white paneled mantel and a decorative fire screen. An array of vintage candlestick holders are lined up along the mantelpiece in front of a brass-framed mirror hanging on the white wall above. Velvet and faux fur give a touch of luxury to the room.
14 of Vintage Brass Candlestick Décor
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A collection of beautiful, vintage metal candlesticks holding a variety of electric tapered candles accessorize a distressed farmhouse mantelpiece. A fir wreath hangs jauntily above, while a bright red beaded garland drapes across the top of the mantel.
15 of Farmhouse Mantelpiece Featuring Candles
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Fireplace candlesticks are painted black and hold beige pillars and white tapered candles on this carved wooden mantel. A vintage farmhouse frame and plant in a wicker basket also sit on the mantelpiece against a stone fireplace.
16 of Row of Candles in Black Fireplace Interior
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This fireplace interior is painted black, illuminating the row of fireplace candles and metal holders inside. The built-in fireplace holds a large piece of art on the overmantel. A wicker chair hangs from the ceiling nearby, while a leather ottoman and black coffee table rest in the center of the room.
17 of Candles and Fir Garland on White Mantel
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An arc of fireplace candles shines from the mantelpiece in black holders. A fir garland alongside is reflected in the fir-style artwork hung on the overmantel. A wooden coffee table sits in front of the fireplace, with built-in cabinetry to one side decorated with a leaning mirror.
18 of White Mantelpiece with Tonal Pumpkin Décor
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This serene space showcases lit pillar candles in the curved firebox opening. Lit candles and neutral-toned pumpkins sit on the white mantel, while a squoval mirror rests on the white-paneled wall behind.
19 of White Fireplace with Christmas Decorations
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Orange brick glows as fireplace candles illuminate the inside of the fireplace. A white mantel holds chunky knit stockings, a fir garland, and white houses lit by glowing lights.
20 of White Fireplace with Fall-Colored Candles
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This shiplap fireplace with candles showcases different colored candles in a range of fall hues. An abundant fall bouquet cascades over the mantelpiece. The white room is decorated with brown and orange accents.
21 of Fireplace Candelabra with Neutral Accessorizes
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A white exposed-brick fireplace exterior contrasts with a black tiled interior. White pillar candles sit in a black fireplace candelabra, giving the illusion they are floating. Lanterns and a wicker basket rest on the hearth, with a dark wood mantel mounted above.
22 of Modern Fireplace Seating and Wood Mantel
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Interior designer Huong Vu offers an insightful perspective on the modern fireplace seating arrangement in this room. “In this modern setting, the asymmetrical arrangement is masterfully balanced—the plush seating’s visual weight counterpoises the recessed void adorned with candles on the mantel,” she observes.
The room showcases a variety of chairs paired with white footstools, all arranged around a sleek, glass fireplace. The fireplace, set within a white wall, is offset by a natural wood mantel that holds an arched mirror and black candlesticks. Vu’s commentary brings attention to the reflective bronze tile, which she suggests beautifully offsets the fireplace’s sleek black facade, contributing to the harmonious yet dynamic atmosphere.
23 of Vintage Christmas Ornaments and Tasseled Stockings
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White brick fireplace is accentuated by tasseled stockings and decorative garland. Flocked Christmas tree is decorated with vintage ornaments and twinkle lights. Candles and a woven basket accessorize the fireplace platform.
24 of Pyramid of Pumpkins and Fireplace Candles
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A pyramid of pumpkins and lit candles rest in the dark firebox opening of this farmhouse fireplace. Nearby, a wooden lantern and basket decorate the hearth. The white brick fireplace looks bright against the rustic wood of the mantel.
25 of White Fireplace with Gold Décor
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This ornate white stone fireplace with gold accents is made a focal point of this pristine living room. Gold candlesticks of different heights sit on the hearth and complement the gold-disc ornament on the mantelpiece.
26 of Tranquil Living Room with Candle Lanterns
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This tranquil space uses white, cream, and beige to create a calming environment. Fireplace candles in lanterns sit on the hearth, while white pumpkins and green foliage decorate the mantel. A wood bead chandelier hangs above a gray tufted coffee table in the center of the room.
27 of Festive Décor on Family Room Mantelpiece
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A large stone fireplace showcases a mantel filled with lit candles of various widths flanking a squoval mirror. A fir garland adorns the mantelpiece above wooden candlesticks sitting on the hearth. A Christmas tree sits behind a round coffee table.
28 of Living Room with Fireplace and Christmas Décor
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A black fireplace mantel with herringbone patterned back panel is adorned with Christmas decor such as a garland, stockings and candlesticks. The mantel is topped by a metal edged mirror and white and gold sconces. Candle pillars and a Christmas tree deck the hearth.
29 of Book Lover Décor with Single Fireplace Candle
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A single glowing candle rests on a stack of books in the hollow of a black fireplace. The floating vintage wood mantel stands out against the white shiplap walls and ceiling. Books crowd the mantel and nearby shelves.
30 of White Fireplace with Earthy Browns and Greens
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Create depth in your decor with ivory-tapered candles sitting in a row in front of a framed mirror. Add earthy tones with terracotta pots and wooden candle holders for a nature-inspired look. Reversed books showcase the brown vintage pages along the white mantle
31 of Stone Fireplace Decorated with Vintage Halloween Decor
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This natural stone fireplace is draped with black cheesecloth and decorated with a wood Halloween sign and a twig broom. The hearth is accessorized with a collection of silver candlesticks and white candles, while a stack of white pumpkins rest on a wood chair seated next to the fireplace. A black witch’s hat is floating next to a wooden ladder.
32 of Fireplace Mantel with Candle Décor
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A decorative wood fireplace mantel holds white pillar candles in a wicker basket. Five pumpkins sit in front on a jute rug, with the antique mantel accessorized with plants in vases. A vintage armchair displays a slogan cushion.
33 of Beige Fireplace with Wooden Candlesticks
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A beige fireplace is decorated simply with white fireplace candles in large wooden holders. The fireplace interior is shiplap, which is echoed on the walls and sloped ceiling of this cozy corner. The beige looks warm and inviting against the white of the room and the nearby couch.
34 of White Accessories in Front of Fireplace
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This farmhouse fireplace makes use of white candle holders and a basket of cushions and throws in front of the brick surround. Fall bouquets in glass vases flank a large cathedral-style mirror on the mantelpiece.
35 of Pumpkins and Candles in Fireplace
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A cascade of multi-colored pumpkins and fireplace candles spill out of a dry stack stone fireplace. A yellow throw and cushion sit on a black-checked chair nearby, with wicker baskets and a garland of fall foliage accessorizing the mantel.
