01/23/2026
✨ There’s something timeless about candlelight, and designers are embracing it once again. Sotheby’s International Realty’s Extraordinary Living highlights how candles are becoming intentional design elements, adding warmth, intimacy, and a sense of ritual that modern lighting can’t replicate. From sculptural holders to classic sconces, candlelight creates atmosphere, elevates everyday living, and helps a home feel both curated and inviting. Thoughtful details like this don’t just enhance how a space looks, they shape how it feels, which is something I always consider when advising clients on design, staging, and luxury living. 🕯️✨
Designers are creating a warm, intimate home atmosphere with candlelight and elevated accessories, writes Francesca Perry Ramona Albert’s Ramus candleholder subtly lights a bedroom. Photograph: Olivia Steuer In an electrified world, we may not need candles, but we certainly long for them, and in t...