Outdoor Candles: 3 Answers for Decor and Hospitality Pros

Interior designers, hoteliers, restaurateurs, retail decorators:

Many of you are looking for aesthetic, durable and coherent solutions to enhance your outdoor spaces with candles.

At Kodde l , we select handcrafted candles designed for terraces, patios, gardens, and display cases. Here are three frequently asked questions from professionals—and our answers based on our field experience.

1. Which candles really last outdoors (wind, duration, stability)?

Answer :
For professional use (restaurant, hotel terrace, outdoor event, etc.), it is essential to choose a heavy candle, in a wide and deep container.
Ideal materials: terracotta, stoneware or metal, award-winning cotton wick.
They protect the flame from the wind and ensure good thermal inertia and a very high-quality flame, resistant to wind gusts.

Our candles are poured into solid, stable containers (up to 1.2 kg) and formulated for a slow, clean burn, without dripping or excessive smoke.

2. Should you choose a scented candle or not for a professional space?

Answer :
It depends on the context:

• Restaurant / hotel / spa : we recommend the unscented version, to avoid any interference with ambient scents (dishes, essential oils, textiles).

• Decor shop / showroom / reception hall : a scented candle Lavender, amber or pine creates an immediately warm and memorable atmosphere - a soft and natural olfactory signature.

3. How to avoid the gadget or cheap decor effect?

Answer :
The key is in the choice of container and consistency with the overall universe.
An outdoor candle is not an accessory: it is a staging element.
Choose noble materials and formats that can live beyond wax.

Each container in our " outdoor candle " collection is reusable: stoneware jars become planters, metal bowls become centerpieces, and glass bell jars are kept as decorative objects. Refills are also available.

The candle becomes a lasting object, not a consumable.

In short

• Choose stable, deep, handmade candles
• Choose unscented candles for catering
• Think of the candle as a scenographic element, not just a source of light.

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