I recently bought a bundle pack of tealights to illuminate my jack-o'-lanterns over Halloween. And while I love a good deal, I'm now left with about 48 tealight candles that deserve some love and attention. So on my hunt for cool ways to style my surplus, I came across tealight lamps.
And let me tell you, it's pretty genius. It's unlike your typical table lamps in that there's no electricity needed, and unlike where you buy table lamps in designer styles you'll need to shell out, these are much more affordable. So it might not shed as much light as you'd need for focus or task lighting, but that's not to say it's not a charming option for ambient mood-setting.
I love the idea of giving your tealights a second life by using them as makeshift bulbs in these pretty lamps. And I found seven stylistically versatile options to fit your aesthetic of the moment.
Color: Amber
nkuku's Adesola Glass Tealight Holder Lamp is the perfect example to showcase the working of this design and how darling it can be for a glowy corner. And if you want a softer effect, there's a clear version that looks just as lovely.
There are so many uses for tealight lamps, and that's what makes them so much for appealing to me. You can sub them in for your scented candles at a dinner party and let your menu do the talking without missing out on the romance of candlelight.
Alternatively, you could introduce some scented tealights to the mix and have them in your bedroom as you romanticize your bedtime. Or, you can even bring them out with you to throw a shadowed glow while you host al fresco.
The options are endless. But one thing is for certain — tealight lamps make every moment a little more beautiful.
Member Price: £68
Taking inspiration from Soho Home, this Rotherwick Tealight Holder offers a rippled glow that competes for attention with its fine form.
Color: Black / Brass
If you like your tealight lamps a little more traditional, this Barton Candle Holder from OKA is a brilliant choice for bare sills and bored mantels.
Material: Glass
If the latest lighting trends are any indication, color dosing is where it's at. And this Green Tealight Candle Holder got the memo.
Material: Dolomite
The antique feel to the concept is not to say that tealight lamps have to be any less fun. Just take a look at this number from &Klevering.
Color: Verdigris
There's something about the patina look that feels rustically romantic, which is why this Foundry Candle Holder is a brilliant choice.
Color: Black / White
I know this tealight lamp is from a Halloween collection, but hear me out. It's just balanced enough (and void of any spooky insignia) to be styled beyond October.
While I have your attention, let me let you in on another similar trend that has recently stolen my heart — oil table lamps! It's just what you need to anchor your table at dinner or on date night, and it's a clear testament to your fabulous sense of style.
