These $2 Neon Pink Taper Candles Really Up a Room’s Glow Factor

Plus 23 more super-budget finds.
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It’s not that I’m thrifty. As someone who’s willing to pay $300 for a touch-screen toaster, a hefty sum for a tablecloth, and an undisclosed amount for a vintage side table (we will never discuss that purchase again, ever), I’ve become accustomed to throwing down serious cash for items that I’ll keep for a long time.

But a taper candle? Well, aside from a few special ones that I’ll never light because they’re just for show (don’t ask me to explain my logic on that one), I prefer to hunt for cute, colorful options that won’t break the bank. After all, I’m just burning them anyway, and in general I like to avoid literally lighting my money on fire. 

Jordan Ferney turned me onto Zest Candle—just $2 a pop on Amazon!—which kickstarted a personal quest to avoid spending more than $5 per taper. Here are my current favorite taper candles that are well within my budget, plus a few special-occasion splurges.

The Classics

Each of these is a solid choice for dinner parties (when we can do that again) or even takeout on a Tuesday. And in fun colors like neon pink or highlighter yellow, they’re anything but basic.

Amazon

10" Tall Taper Candles by Hyoola, Set of 12

$20 $17
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Amazon

12" Taper Candles by Zest Candle, Set of 12

$12
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Pottery Barn

12" Taper Candles, Set of 6

$17
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Target

10" Taper Candles by Hearth & Hand With Magnolia, Set of 6

$10
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The Dipped Ones

Dipped candles get narrow at the top, giving them a more rustic, handcrafted vibe. And because they usually come in pretty pairs held together by string, they’re a gift that doesn’t need wrapping.

World Market

10" Classic Hand Dipped Taper Candles, Set of 2

$4
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Yummi Candles

12" Handcrafted Taper Candles, Set of 12

$32 $18
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H&M Home

11.75" Tapered Candles, Set of 2

$4
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The Dime Store

Hand-Dipped Taper Candles, Set of 2

$7
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The Shape-Shifters

Twisted tapers walked so other fun shapes, from squiggles to super-straight columns, could run.

Target

8" Taper Candles by Room Essentials, Set of 3

$10
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Target

10" Ribbed Taper Candles by Threshold, Set of 4

$10
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Michaels

10" Bubble Taper Candles by Ashland, Set of 2

$6
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H&M Home

11.75" Spiral Taper Candles, Set of 6

$20
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The Wild Cards

From ombré to speckled, these pattern plays make a style statement, even if you never light them. Though I strongly encourage that you do, especially the color drip one (you’ll end up with this).

Amazon

10" Gradient Taper Candles by SEUCRWAX, Set of 6

$22
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11" Color Drip Candles by General Wax & Candle, Set of 6

$12
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The Variety Packs

These sets each come in a perfect predetermined palette—no guesswork needed.

Amazon

12" Pink Gradient Taper Candles by D'light Online, Set of 12

$26
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10.5" Multi-Color Taper Candles by Peytanger, Set of 4

$9
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TableclothFactory

10" Mixed Green Taper Candles, Set of 12

$15 $11
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Meri Meri

7" Rainbow Table Candles, Set of 12

$45
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The Fancy Ones

An especially unusual color scheme or silhouette is cause to spend a little extra on your tapers.

Nordstrom

Assorted Stripe Dinner Candles by British Colour Standard, Set of 4

$32
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Amazon

11" Rope Candles by Lex Pott, Set of 2

$20
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MoMA Design Store

Pattern Taper Candles by Hay, Set of 4

$20
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The Floral Society

18" Dipped Taper Candles

$20
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Julie Vadnal

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Julie Vadnal is deputy editor of Domino. She edits and writes stories about shopping for new and vintage furniture, covers new products (and the tastemakers who love them), and tours the homes of cool creatives. She lives in Brooklyn.


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