Why are these home makeover people so obsessed with candles?

Posted May 15th, 2009 in the Candles category.


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Every time without fail there are rows of candles placed around the newly made-over abode. Having transformed a mediocre semi-detached brick house using MDF and a hotch-potch of colour-coordinated accessories, the finishing touch is always a row of candles. Candles on the fireplace, candles along the side of the bath, candles on the bedside table. (This generally has me doing a Ronnie Barker and saying “Four candles”)

Is there no electricity in these homes? Can’t they have crystal chandeliers like the rest of us?

9 Responses to “Why are these home makeover people so obsessed with candles?”

  1. Sir Terrance DeCat., on May 18th, 2009 at 12:18 pm Said:

    I would be more concerned about the candles being a fire hazard. Perhaps it is for insurance purposes, in the event that the owners of the house are displeased with the results.

  2. SUSANNA B, on May 20th, 2009 at 11:49 pm Said:

    They do it because the light from the candles is so dim that you cant see all the daubed paint and other botched DIY jobs they have done. People who put their homes through a “makeover” on TV must be mad I wouldnt let any of them near my house.

  3. good hearted, on May 21st, 2009 at 9:45 am Said:

    Candles are very romantic, I personally love to have a candle burning. Sense of warmth.

  4. sunsetladys, on May 21st, 2009 at 2:40 pm Said:

    candles are romantic.

  5. ohschnaps2008, on May 21st, 2009 at 7:39 pm Said:

    Screw candles! The only thing they’re good for is scent. I can just buy a plug-in air freshener which takes a lot less space. A more logical way would just to buy Febreze and use it every once in a while.

    They use candles because they have no sense in decoration or creativity. Seriously, there are so many alternatives to candles. I’m not going to list them because they’re obvious. This is exactly why I don’t watch home make over shows. I’m not letting them dictate to me what looks “nice” or “decorative”.

  6. The Tenth Duke of Chalfont, on May 22nd, 2009 at 5:30 pm Said:

    Quite true.

    These ‘candles’ as they are mockingly termed, are quite spectacularly useless. I have seen insects that glow brighter, the light given is tempermental and all I can say is that the little wisps of smoke play havoc with the fire alarm.

    If you want a live flame to light your house, then bally well light a bonfire in your parlour!

  7. 5th Earl of Daveshire, on May 22nd, 2009 at 6:16 pm Said:

    Because they are cheap and jazz up the bodge job they have done.

  8. Count Pont du Chardon, on May 23rd, 2009 at 11:21 am Said:

    As my illustrious contemporaries, point out the luminecence of such is pitiful to say the least.
    Personally I like to dip the heads of the local orphange children in wax, drawing their hair upwards to form a wick.
    Once lit the brightness offers a much more rewarding glow.
    Added to that, they are obviously extremely mobile.

  9. Red Rabbit, on May 26th, 2009 at 10:58 pm Said:

    As mentioned by all of the above – I would like to add that DIY electrical wiring is not a good idea – unless you are a certified electrician – so – one possibility is that when they test run the electical system – it shorted and so to hide the burnt spots on the walls or ceiling – and to hide the burnt plastic smell – they light up many candles in various spots of the house – often in areas which needs no light such as inside the fire place, on the floor or dangerously near flamable plastic shrubs.
    (all the candles songs I can think of is Candle in the Wind by Sir Elton John)

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