20 DIY Candle Holder Ideas to Light Up Any Room

Several layers of dyed veneer are glued together to make this chic and colorful striped pattern. The hexagon shape adds a modern twist. Fill the middle with a small tea light candle to brighten up your table!

This rustic lantern uses scrap pieces of fireplace trim to create its timeless design.

This beginner project is perfect for holding an average pillar candle and would look beautiful displayed on a mantle, coffee table, or bookshelf.

These concrete candle holders are perfect for indoor or outdoor use and can be filled with citronella to keep those pesky mosquitoes at bay.

You can also make a DIY candle using this tutorial, and give them as gifts to friends and family for the holidays!

Don't throw that tree branch on the fire—use it to make this rustic tea light candle holder. It's simple to make and will look great for the fall and winter seasons.

These candle holders make the perfect focal point for a fireplace mantel, and their minimalist style can be used year around.

With just a few 3x3 poplar blocks and a little creativity, you can create these stunning carved candle holders in just a few steps.

This long rectangular candle holder makes the perfect centerpiece for your dining table and can be made with a used cardboard box, paper cups, and concrete mix.

No special tools are required, so this beginner-friendly project is a great introduction to concrete crafting.

This simple candle holder can be made with minimal tools and materials. Its simple shape is great for taper candles, and you can get in the seasonal spirit with added garland and ornaments.

These stunning mid-century modern candlestick holders can be created using simple wooden shapes found at your local hobby store.

These simple candle holders are easily made using scrap 4x4 fence posts and a step drill bit attachment. They can be painted or stained to match any style for a fun and quick beginner project.

Pallet wood is a versatile material that adds a warm rustic feel to any design style. This project is great for beginners and can be made for just the price of a few screws from your local hardware store. 

This simple multi-tiered design is easy to make using scrap wood. The addition of seashells makes this project perfect for any coastal-inspired decor design.

With just a 2x4, some tools, and a little creativity, you can turn an average piece of scrap wood into a glowing centerpiece. The finished product will look beautiful among your holiday feast!

Plastic is filling up landfills across the country, and I love finding new ways to recycle these single-use items into craft projects.

These concrete candle holders use plastic bottles as the mold, and the results are unique candle holders to add to a mantle.

These DIY concrete candle holders have an added ingredient: red oxide coloring, which tints the concrete during the mixing step. The finished product is a gorgeous rose-tinted candle holder that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift.

This tapered candle holder is the perfect project to showcase your passion for music or literature. Using Mod Podge, apply scrapbook or wrapping paper to scrap wood and drill a hole to hold a standard candlestick.

Plywood edges are usually hidden, but they're on full display with these easy-to-make tea-light candle holders. Add a battery-operated candle for a modern, natural look for any space.

These handmade clay candle holders are a fun project for beginner crafters. The oven-baked clay is low-cost and will create a simple base for candlesticks at the dining table.

This candle holder really gets you in the holiday spirit. Its simple design is great for beginner woodworkers, and the mixture of copper and wood adds a beautiful industrial design to the holiday season.

These wooden candle holders' geometric shape and natural tone make them the perfect base for a funky candlestick. They can be made using minimal tools and scrap materials.

Scrap wood and jute are all you need to make these cute coastal candle holders. Add driftwood, sea glass or other natural elements and give them as gifts or keep them for yourself.