How to Choose the Perfect Soy Wax Candle for Your Home in 2027

Choosing a candle sounds simple. But walk into any home fragrance shop and you'll quickly find yourself overwhelmed by choice. Soy or paraffin? 150g or 220g? Floral or woody? Here's what I tell every customer who asks me the same question: start with the room.

Match the Scent to the Room

Different rooms call for different fragrances. Here's a simple guide to get you started:

• Bedroom: Go for calming, soft scents. Our English Pear & Vanilla or Clean Cotton are perfect — they're gentle enough to help you unwind without being overpowering.
• Living Room: This is where you can be bolder. Warm Wood & Cashmere or Solaris fill a larger space beautifully and create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
• Home Office: You want something that keeps you focused, not sleepy. Lemongrass & Ginger is energising and uplifting — ideal for a productive work session.
• Bathroom: Fresh and clean is the way to go. Clean Cotton or Pink Fizz & Polemo add a spa-like quality to your morning routine.

Choose the Right Size

Our candles come in two sizes: 150g and 220g. The 150g burns for around 35–40 hours, which makes it ideal for smaller rooms or if you want to try a new scent before committing. The 220g burns for 50–60 hours and is our best-seller for living rooms and open-plan spaces.

A good rule of thumb: if your room is under 15 square metres, a 150g candle is plenty. For anything larger, go for the 220g.

Why Soy Wax Matters

All of our candles are made with 100% vegan soy wax. It burns cleaner than paraffin, produces less soot, and holds fragrance better. It's also a renewable resource, which means you can enjoy your candle knowing it's kinder to the planet.

One more tip: always trim your wick to 6mm before each use. It makes a huge difference to burn quality and helps your candle last longer.

If you're still not sure which scent is right for you, feel free to get in touch — I'm always happy to help.

— Kerris Lacy, Founder & Candle Maker