Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Decorative Candle Sleeves - Why didn't I think of that?

So often I see things that seem like such an obvious idea, but yet I never think of them. Case in point: APA Company (an interior design firm in Seattle) has found an untouched niche in decorative candle sleeves for chandeliers. Now many of you might be wondering, what's that?! Most chandeliers have a cream or white wrap around the base of the light. Even the most expensive ones have this overly basic accessory. Luckily, APA Company has come up with brilliant designs to take this boring element of a chandelier and elevate it to new heights (literally!).


Here's an example of what I'm talking about:

BEFORE A CANDLE SLEEVE:


AFTER ADDING A DECORATIVE CANDLE SLEEVE:








The designs range from sophisticated and whacky, to basics and holiday. There's pretty much something for everyone. And, for those who get into holiday decorating (whether it's Thanksgiving or Christmas), these sleeves are easy to change and refresh, depending upon the season!


Most of the sleeves range from $12 - $21 per pair, depending upon the size. I've attached a few more images below of some of my favorites. For the full spectrum of offerings, you can shop directly from her website here: http://www.apacompany.com/


Perfect for that spooky Halloween party:

Beautiful touch for Thanksgiving:



Perfect for a festive Christmas celebration:

1 comment:

Saron said...

Have you tried these for a more traditional look?

http://www.awestco.com