Having a candle light up at the time you specify is a novel idea, but it’s one that’s catching on fast as more people see the sense in the flameless candles trend. Apart from looking as pretty as burning candles, the electronic versions have a few advantages. Here are four ways you can use candles with timers to good effect:

Bedroom Coziness

Having to go upstairs and light the candles in the bedroom before you retire for the night sort of spoils the romantic spontaneity. Not only that, you’re likely to forget about them until you notice them unlit on the dresser or nightstand. By then, of course, it’s too late. With timed candles you can set the time you’d like them to come on and from that moment you’ll always have a glowing welcome when you go into the bedroom at night.

Hallway Night Lights                  

When you get up in the night and don’t want to switch on lights and disturb the rest of the household, having the soft glow of a candle in the hallway is often all you need to light your way. They’re a comfort to children too if you leave their bedroom door ajar and they can see the light when they wake up in the night.

Home Security

Many people leave lights on when they’re away from home to give the impression that the house is occupied. Not so many people light candles before they go out, for obvious safety reasons. Set the timer on a couple of flameless candles so they come on as night falls while you’re away. Place the candles close to the window so they can be seen and you’ll give a perfect impression of someone being at home.

Welcome Home

Having timer candles come on while you’re out for the evening also has an added bonus: you arrive home to welcoming candlelight rather than having to fumble around for the light switch.

What could be more welcoming than that?