21 Creative DIY Candle Holder Ideas to Give Your Home a Burst of Color & Scent
These DIY candle holder ideas will help you add a distinctive element to your home while creating an inviting atmosphere.
Candles not only smell amazing, but also brighten up any space. And we’ve gathered some of our favorite DIY candle holder ideas. No matter the candle we have a perfect holder for your space.
We picked out 20 candle holder ideas to maximize and express your style. Keep in mind your color scheme, space, and favorite candles for the perfect ambience. Many of these fun candle holders are customizable to allow you to personalize your new candle holder. Even change up the sizes and colors with paint to make sure they fit perfectly into your home.
20 DIY Candle Holder Ideas
1 — DIY Metallic Candlesticks
These DIY metallic candlesticks are chic, modern, and unbelievably budget-friendly at just $1 each. Made with simple hardware store finds like copper couplings and flat washers, they transform into stylish holders with a quick coat of bright white spray paint.
2 — DIY Dual Copper Candle Holder
Elevate your candle display with this DIY dual copper candle holder that’s both stylish and affordable. Made from copper pipe, plywood, and a touch of concrete, it’s a creative way to bring an industrial-meets-modern look into your home.
3 — Patterned DIY Candle Holder
Brighten up your space with a patterned DIY candle holder made from a simple wooden block. With a bit of paint and creativity, you can turn plain wood (or into scrap wood) into a colorful, geometric accent that feels custom and modern.
4 — Taper Candle Holder: DIY Multi Colored Taper Candles
Our taper candle holder is definitely one of my favorite craft projects we’ve ever done. Customize these decorative candles to match your style or use our same happy colors!
5 — DIY Twig Votive Candle Holders
We are loving these gold twig votive candle holders. This candle holder idea is a great way to bring the outdoors inside your home with just a little hot glue and tea light candles.
6 — DIY Mid Century Plaster Candle Holders
Create a chic, modern look with this DIY terrazzo candle holder made from concrete and colorful paint chips. Using silicone molds and copper end caps, you can easily craft a sturdy yet stylish piece that mimics the terrazzo trend without the high price tag.
7 — DIY Thrifted Ombre Candle Holders
This thrift flip is the cutest. Think of these DIY ombre candle holders next time you hit up your local thrift store.
8 — Retro DIY Faux Wood Candle Holder
Customize any glass candle holder with a can of spray paint to create this DIY faux wood candle holder. Completing this DIY project could easily change the style of any space you place them in.
9 — Marble Votive Candle Holders
We are loving this dollar store nail polish hack! Make these marble votive candle holders to add some color back into your space. Personalize the colors to match your style! And you know what else you can hack with nail polish? This marbled dipped vase!
10 — DIY Speckled Candle Holder
Add a cozy, organic touch to your décor with this DIY speckled candle holder made using finely ground coffee. Crafted from polymer clay and sealed for durability, the natural speckled effect gives it a warm, handmade feel. Simple yet striking, it’s the perfect project to bring earthy charm to your candle displays.
11 — DIY Star Candle Holders
Bring a bit of celestial charm to your space with this DIY star candle holder made from Sculpey polymer clay. Using a cookie cutter and a copper tube cap, you can craft a whimsical yet modern piece that perfectly holds taper candles. For any leftover Sculpey, check out all the easy clay sculptures that you can make.
12 — DIY Textured Terracotta Candle Votives
Warm up your space with DIY terracotta candle votives that give off a rustic, earthy vibe. Made from simple materials and shaped into charming little holders, these votives bring natural texture and color to any setting.
13 — Easy DIY Bug Repellent Candle Jars
A little essential oils never hurt anybody! Try these DIY bug repellent mason jar candles to protect yourself from bugs and spice up your outdoor area.
14 — DIY Arch Candle Holder
This lightweight DIY arch candle holder is full of character. Customize it to fit your style with a can of spray paint!
15 — DIY Mid Century Candlestick Holders
Channel retro charm with these DIY mid century candlestick holders holders crafted from plaster. Their sleek, sculptural shapes make them look like vintage treasures while being incredibly budget-friendly to make. Perfect for styling a mantel, dining table, or shelf, they add timeless elegance with a handmade touch.
16 — Gold Leaf Votive Candle Holders
Gold is always our go to! Try these gold leafed votive candle holders for gifts or easy decor in your space.
17 — Easy DIY Candlestick Holders
These DIY taper candle holders made of oven-baked clay are simple to make yet beautifully versatile. With their smooth, handmade finish, they can be shaped to suit any style: minimal, modern, or organic.
18 — Nautical Roping DIY Candle Holder
Inspired by Nate Berkus, this DIY rope hurricane vase brings coastal charm and designer style to your home on a budget. They’re only about $3 to make one! By wrapping natural rope around a simple glass vase, you can create a textured, high-end look in minutes.
19 — Marbled Taper Candle Holders
We are loving these colorful DIY marble candle holders. Try this polymer clay craft idea.
20 — Wooden Cluster Taper Candle Holder
Make a bold statement with this DIY multiple taper candleholder crafted from wooden parson legs at varying heights. The multi-level design creates a striking, sculptural centerpiece that feels both modern and timeless. Easy to customize with paint or stain!
21 — DIY Window Candelabra
This DIY window candelabra made from scrap wood is a creative way to add cozy, ambient lighting to your space. Built with simple materials and a clever design, it transforms leftover wood into a charming multi-candle display.
More Candle Ideas to Try
In case you want to diy your own candle too, check out some of our favorite tutorial projects below:
- Homemade Candles Using Essential Oils
- Balloon Dipped DIY Citronella Candles
- DIY Giant (Faux) Birthday Candles
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These are some cute and unique ideas! Excited to give these a try; love a fun DIY project!
Thank you, Sara!
This is such a fun and creative idea for my teens! Perfect way to add more color to our house. They are going to have so much fun and I can’t wait to see how these will turn out! Thanks! :)
Thanks, Beth! And yes, totally a fun way to add color to your decor!
These are the best ideas for DIY candle holders! We made a few of them and they turned out wonderful. Thanks for the ideas Ash!
Thanks, Eden! XOXO