Using Scented Candles To Decorate A Traditional Home

Modern homes are very convenient . They are easy and inexpensive to heat and


generally do not require a great deal by way of maintenance and decoration.


Unfortunately, however, they do tend to lack character . On the other hand, if


you are looking for a home full of character you could do no better than a grand


Victorian or Edwardian mansion. The downside with these homes is that they


require regular maintenance and decoration to keep them looking their best .


However, if this is the type of home you have always wanted, do not be put off .


Here are a few simple, inexpensive ways to keep a traditional home looking


good:






Wall panels really add a sense of grandeur to a traditional home and will


leave most visitors suitably impressed . If you are handy with DIY , you can


create this look yourself with lay-on timber panels and picture rails, which you


can paint a colour of your choosing . If you are not the most confident when it


comes to these things, then this is a job which is probably best left to the


professionals. It is better to spend a few extra pounds getting the job done


correctly than botching things up in an attempt to save a little money.






Making some changes to the light fittings can make a noticeable difference to the way an older home


looks and feels. Try to pick light fittings in keeping with the period style.


A pair of lantern style lamps is ideal to give an air of timeless elegance as well a


great source of illumination. Fitting a dimmer switch is a simple way to alter


the mood without having to spend a lot of money . Another stylish yet elegant way of adding


subtle light to a period home is by using candles or even scented candles. Why not look out for


simple, stylish jar candles by companies like True Grace candles


or Yankee


candles. They come in elegant glass jars which will blend in with the look


and style of any room. For example candles from the True Grace "Village"


collection are to be found in beautiful etched glass jars which are perfectly in


tune with traditional decor.






Older homes always look good with the addition of some original artwork. In a


a newly built home home, a couple of pictures is really the maximum that the space will


allow before things start to look cluttered, but the larger


dimensions of more traditional properties are capable of showing off more paintings well .


From a practical point of view, when it comes to hanging multiple pieces of art,


map them out on the floor first to get a feel for the shape and spacing.


Pictures work best at eye level, so try to keep this in mind when planning your


layout. Try to create a rectangular shape in a rectangular space or square


within a square area of wall. That way you will reinforce the shape of the


room.





The author is owner of The Scented Candle Store, supplying a wide range of home fragrances, including True Grace candles and Yankee candles