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You may find some of these too pretty to light...
Colourful candles are all the rage at the moment. Long gone are the days of plain white dinner candles or simple tealights being the only go-to dinner party accessory. We have entered the era of the wildly colourful candle – and the more unusual the shape, the better.
It's unsurprising given they are an excellent quick and easy way to inject a burst of colour into your home, and more of us are embracing colour and buying decor to spark joy over anything else.
Place a couple of eye-popping beauties on your dinner table to make your evening more special. Tall, tapered candles but upgraded with bright colour, bold pattern, and a tactile texture, are the perfect twist on the traditional dinner candle. Or, opt for a chunkier, more abstract-shaped candle to stand alone on a mantelpiece or side table, providing the ultimate eye-catching centrepiece. It's an easy way to transform gloomy corners into utterly Instagramable nooks.
See our selection of the best colourful candles below. Be warned though: you may find some of these too pretty to light...
Hand-poured in small batches and made from sustainable natural wax by an independent UK-based maker, these lamp-shaped candles are whimsical and pretty.
Made from 100 per cent British beeswax using traditional hand-dipping, these dinner candles in Rust, Sage and Blossom are perfect for bringing a warm a cosy feel to your dinner party. A more expensive option, yes, but the scents are so worth it.
We can't get enough of twist candles, and we're adding these colourful dinner candles to our basket. They are hand-poured using eco-friendly beeswax and soy wax.
True Grace's dinner candles are sold individually and available in 17 vivid colours, so you can get creative and choose your colour combination. Handmade in England, these high-quality candles are hand-poured and guaranteed to burn beautifully.
Cast in unscented paraffin wax by Talbot & Yoon in their Brooklyn studio, the Goober candles are modern and playful. Each candle is formed individually and has a distinctive shape and character.
These spiral dinner candles in lilac and dove will add a colourful twist to your table setting. Each coloured candlestick has a burn time of up to six hours, perfect for evening drinks. Choose from a range of colours to find the right one for you.
Graham & Green's hand-poured dinner candles are available in a rainbow of colours, so you can mix and match to create exactly the look you want.
These handpainted candles, with their dainty floral design, are almost too good to burn. They would make a thoughtful gift, or save for a really special occasion.
These pink tapered candles from icon Dutch design duo Anna + Nina add a romantic touch to a special dinner at home. They're also a lovely idea for a present.
Be sure to put a smile on the face of your guests with this playful peace sign candle in one of our very favourite colours — bright pea green.
Etsy is our go-to for finding totally unique pieces for the home. This delectable shell-shaped candle, in an array of colours, is nearly too pretty to light. It's an affordable way to add a touch of joy and charm to a tired looking corner.
This unique pillar candle from H&M has been designed to look like a doric-style column. It's also available in blush pink.
With a stylish ombre design, these spiral dinner candles will make a statement at every mealtime.
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