The 9 Best Flameless Candles of 2024
Having candles at home can create a relaxing atmosphere, but an open flame isn’t always the safest or most desirable option. Flameless candles give you the best of both worlds: the benefits of a warm glow without the risk of smoke, fire, or messy wax getting everywhere. Plus, you’ll never need a lighter. Elissa Hall, lead designer and founder of EDH Interiors, says they’re a perfect solution for households with children, pets, or elderly residents.
We researched various options based on type, size, features, and battery life. We also spoke with Hall and Priyanshi Jain, architect, interior designer, and founder of Pixels and Spaces, for insight on what to look for when shopping for flameless candles and how to make them look more realistic in your home.
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These are stylish, have a realistic flickering effect, and include a remote control.
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You have to be more careful with these since the containers are glass.
This set of three flameless candles is the ideal solution for when you don’t want to deal with open flames in your house but still like the look of real candles. It comes with three candles of different heights that you can display together or separately. Thanks to their glass containers and real wax inside, they have a modern design and flicker just like a live flame.
You can easily customize your mood lighting via the remote control, which lets you turn the candles on and off, adjust their brightness, or set a four- or eight-hour timer from up to 20 feet away. Each candle has a battery life of 350 hours, and the LED bulbs won’t burn out for more than 50,000 hours. The glasses come in several colors and patterns, including seasonal themes, but you will have to buy your own AA batteries (each candle requires two).
Size: 3 by 3 by 4–6 inches | Candle Type: Pillar | Battery Type: AA | Special Features: Remote control, timer
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This pair of candles is simple and inexpensive.
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They’re smaller in size.
These Threshold flameless candles are simple, versatile, and inexpensive. The pair can be placed anywhere you want a little extra light, and its neutral cream color seamlessly blends in with all decor. Each one is made with wax and has a black wick. The LED bulbs have a flickering effect, so they look similar to real candles once you turn them on. There’s an included remote control (though batteries are sold separately) so you can “light” your candles with a press of a button, right from the couch.
Size: 3 by 3 by 3 inches | Candle Type: Pillar | Battery Type: AA | Special Features: Remote, timer
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