Set the mood without a spark: Flameless candles
Looking to elevate the atmosphere of any space? Flameless candles offer a cost-effective, sustainable solution, plus, they eliminate health and safety concerns
Candlelight has long been revered for its romantic and evocative quality and creating a warm and inviting ambience. But in the hospitality industry, an open flame can be a recipe for disaster.
As an alternative, flameless candles can transform a space whilst eliminating health and safety risks and negating the need for staff to be preoccupied with time-consuming clean up or pack down.
Regardless of the style of accommodation, flameless candles are a valuable asset for operators to have on hand. From special occasions such as weddings, engagement parties and proposals to holiday decor, dining, and day spas, flameless candles can be used in myriad ways to add warmth, festivity, and romance to a space.
Candles Recharge owner Danielle Winters told us the biggest advantage of flameless candles is the complete absence of an open flame, which has many safety benefits. “This eliminates the risk of fire often associated with traditional candles, especially in high-traffic areas like restaurants, bars, beauty spas, or reception. By switching to rechargeable candles, you could even lower your insurance premium.
“It is also important to note that flameless candles don’t get hot, eliminating the risk of accidental burns for staff and guests, especially children.”
Safety, though, does not come at the expense of ambience. “Flameless candles create a warm and inviting ebb and flow, mimicking traditional candles,” Ms Winters said. “Creating such an inviting atmosphere encourages guests to stay longer and, in turn, spend more.”
For staff, flameless candles are simple to use and maintain. “Rechargeable candles use on/off switches on the base of every candle and also have remote controls, making them user-friendly for staff. Significantly, there’s no need to clean up melted wax or paraffin oil, or replace burnt wicks.”
Selecting a rechargeable option is a more sustainable choice, as staff are able to charge the candles after use.
“Candles can be charged using an induction charging base,” Ms Winters explained. “This means staff need to simply place each candle on the base to charge—no worrying about cords!
“Rechargeable candles can be charged a minimum of 500 times and on a full charge you get a minimum of 16 hours of use per candle, so you can enjoy the ambience for your entire dinner service, party or day spa shift without having to repeatedly change out wax or paraffin candles.”
For accommodation providers, rechargeable flameless candles come in a range of colours and designs to suit every style and can also be customised. This can include incorporating brand logos or selecting a bespoke LED light colour.
Flameless candles last significantly longer than their traditional counterparts, thereby cutting costs.
Additionally, their operation does not produce smoke or emissions, making them an eco-friendly choice that contributes to an overall healthier environment for both guests and staff.
And when it comes to decorating, flameless candles offer unparalleled freedom. Staff and management can fully embrace their creativity and create evocative spaces to enthral guests, without the risk of triggering the sprinkler system.
Sarah is a freelance journalist with experience across print, digital and audio. After working for Multimedia Publishing as a contributing writer, she has recently joined the team in a part-time capacity for School News AU and AccomNews.