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Dec 27, 2023

10 Best Candle Warmers 2022: Our Top Picks

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Forget the burnout.

Love a candle but not allowed to burn one in your rental? Or worried your pup (or toddler!) might reach the flame? A candle warmer may be the solution for you. Over the years, candle warmers have grown in popularity as flameless alternatives to the traditional candle. A candle warmer increases the longevity of a candle and eliminates odors from smoke and matches. It also emits a strong fragrance by melting the wax as opposed to burning it. You can use wax melt cubes, essential oils, or a candle jar to release the aroma throughout the room. And, much like traditional candles, wax melts come in all types of fragrances like vanilla, lemongrass, and even apple cider donut.

The right candle warmer can also be a chic addition to your home decor. There are some bonus features with candle warmers, too: some can double as a night light in your bedroom, others have a timer, and you can even control how much heat comes from the device. Read on for the best candle warmers for every style that will keep your home warm and cozy this winter.

This terrazzo-style candle warmer gives you a clean, long-lasting fragrance—in a chic vessel to boot. It's also versatile because you can use it with wax cubes, incense oil, or a candle jar.

"It is packable and cools off quickly when turned off," notes a five-star review. "Nicer to smell the wax aroma than a burning candle wick."

This glass table lamp is a modern take on a vintage-inspired design. You can regulate how much heat is underneath the candle and the amount of light that comes from the glass shade by turning a dial.

"I like how this warmer has a dimmer," shares a five-star review. "Sometimes the wax can be overpowering, so it's nice to be able to lower the temperature and light."

When you cuddle up on the sofa viewing The Watcher, you'll notice this candle warmer emits a soft ambient light. Its sleek cylinder design and neutral color palette will easily fit in with a modern interior.

Use the candle warmer as a stylish table lamp to set the mood for bedtime with a calming scent. A reviewer shared that before going to sleep, "You can control the light which is great for a slower melt and less light." Instead of heating the candle jar from the base, the heat from the lampshade above melts the candle wax.

For a no-frills option, try this heater that can warm your favorite candle and your coffee mug alike. "Plug it in, the wax will melt within the hour, and smell up your entire room," raves a five-star review. "It also has an on/off switch so you don't have to unplug it when you are finished."

You can use this in the baby's nursery or a bedroom as a night light and an odor eliminator. And you don't need to rinse or wash out the dish once the wax melts. The wax hardens once it cools, and you can just toss it out.

Create a fireside chat with your co-workers at your desk with a tabletop wax warmer. One customer shared: "It has a long-lasting, lovely fragrance." You also don't need many melts to get a strong scent.

An easy way to make a romantic dinner extra special is with a few decorative candle holders that double as wax warmers. "The votive candles burn through their fuel quickly," advises a five-star review. So be sure to get a pack of tea-light candles.

A farmhouse-chic candle warmer that glows at night with an exposed Edison bulb? Sign us up! Use it as ambient light next to your bookshelf, or layer it on your entryway table next to the catchall dish. It has an extra long cord, so you can easily plug it anywhere.

When turned off, this warmer looks like a decorative vase. When you plug it in, the warmer illuminates a glowing light and emits a fragrance while it melts the wax. "It looks fragile but it is sturdy," reads one five-star review. You can melt incense oil or wax on the top of the vase. It's stylish enough to live in your home gym, meditation space, or office.

When you use a candle warmer, you can get more usage out of your candle jar because it lasts longer when it melts vs. lite. Also, a candle warmer is flameless, so you don't need to worry about cleaning up any soot.

Most candle warmers can be on for eight to nine hours without turning them off. There isn't a set time limit, but you shouldn't heat something indefinitely on the surface.

Angela Belt is the contributing Assistant Shopping Editor at House Beautiful. She's also an interior designer and is the host of her own podcast, The Mood Board. When it comes to design, she's an esteemed expert with some of her work also appearing in HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, The Washington Post, and more.

Angela Belt is the contributing Assistant Shopping Editor at House Beautiful. She's also an interior designer and is the host of her own podcast, The Mood Board. When it comes to design, she's an esteemed expert with some of her work also appearing in HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, The Washington Post, and more.

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