Certain elements for the home are staples that will never go out style and can work with any style of decor. One of those is candlesticks, specifically taper candles. Often used for formal table settings and mantels, taper candles are usually seen in white and off-white tones, adding a classic touch for a space.

And while I never grow tired of decorating with white taper candles, one trend I’m seeing more of that I really love is making use of colored candles for everyday decorating. No longer do you have to feel like you can only use taper candles just for that fancy dinner. But you can accent an area like a coffee table, shelf, or entryway with a pair of colored candlesticks that is an easy style edit for the home. And it can pack a punch — It is a small dose of color that can really add a lot to the space around it, which is great for brightening up a space and adding some interest. And depending on the type of candle holder you use, you can create a look that works with your own style.

And for this time of year, I also love adding candlesticks in muted and earthy shades, like this set of 2 hand-dipped moss green taper candles from Anthropologie, which is one of my favorite sources to find taper candles because they have a full color assortment to choose from so you can really find the perfect shade to match your home.

And these tapered beeswax candles are equally great because you can get a mix of earth tones as a set.

And while I love the simple modern shape of standard taper candles, I also love these fancy taper candles that offer a more unique look with candlesticks a twisted shape style, structured squared style, and a rigged column style — definitely all deserving of their fancy name.

I also love swapping out white candles for black ones, like this set of 12 taper candles, for a modern look. These would look great paired with natural elements for a fall tablescape setting too.

If you’re looking for where to shop for these colorful candles, I’m sharing 12 of my favorite sources to find colored taper candles, each featuring a wide array of colors and styles to pick from.

Shop each source below along with my featured picks from each…

1 Fancy Taper Candles Set of 2 | 2 Beeswax Set of 8 Tapered Candles | 3 Set of 2 Hand-Dipped Taper Candles | 4 Set of 10 21-inch Taper Candles | 5 Set of 2 12-inch Taper Candles | 6 Set of 12 Black Taper Candles | 7 12-inch Box Set of 12 Taper Candles | 8 Bundle of Wax Handmade Taper Candles | 9 10-inch Set of 12 Taper Candles | 10 Individual 12 inch Taper Candle | 11 Bright Hand-Dipped Taper Candle Set | 12 Stone Blue Set of 2 Taper Candles

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