A candle’s glow may fade, but its purpose doesn’t have to. At Hotel Collection, each detail is thoughtfully designed to bring elevated simplicity to your space, even after the final flicker.
Our vessels are crafted to complement modern interiors, offering a second life rooted in function and beauty. Whether your style is minimalist or bold, here are 13 ways to repurpose your candle jars in true Hotel Collection fashion.
1. Vanity or Dresser Must-Have
Give your daily routine a refined upgrade. Repurpose your candle jar to hold lip glosses, colognes, makeup brushes, or grooming tools. It’s the perfect blend of form and function—sleek, polished, and always within reach.
2. Bathroom Chic
Whether you’re repurposing a jar from Hotel Collection’s Candle Collection—featuring black and white finishes—or our Ceramic Collection, showcasing earthy bone and charcoal hues, these vessels bring spa-level sophistication to your bathroom. Store cotton rounds, Q-tips, or bath salts for a clean, coordinated look.
3. Modern Desk Organizer
Tame desktop clutter in style. Use your empty candle jar to organize pens, scissors, or paperclips while adding a refined accent to your workspace.
4. Mini Vase Moment
Showcase fresh-cut blooms or dried botanicals by turning your candle vessel into a minimalist vase. For greater impact, group multiple jars with complementary florals.
5. Home for Succulents
Create your indoor retreat. Hotel Collection candle jars make excellent planters for succulents or small greenery—add stones for drainage and pot your favorite low-maintenance plant.
6. Candle Refill Upgrade
Don’t toss that vessel—refill it with our Sand Wax from the Hotel Collection Ceramic Collection. Specially formulated to pair with our jars, this sustainable solution lets you enjoy the scent and ambiance you love all over again.
7. Tea Light Glow-Up
Not ready to part with your favorite jar? Add a tea light for instant ambiance. The container creates a soft, flickering glow—ideal for intimate dinners or cozy nights in.
8. Stylish Match Holder
Display long-stem matches with intention. Fill your empty jar and keep it on a coffee table, nightstand, or beside your favorite diffuser. Bonus: Add a match striker to the base.
9. DIY Aromatic Reed Diffuser
Add bamboo reeds and diffuser oil to your empty jar for an effortless scent solution. It’s an elegant way to fragrance your space without an open flame.
10. Candy or Snack Jar
Offer guests a tasteful treat. Fill your cleaned vessel with wrapped sweets for a coffee table or bar cart detail that feels five-star.
11. Pantry Storage
Create uniformity on open shelves or in your pantry by using candle jars for dry goods like tea sachets, loose-leaf blends, or sugar packets.
12. Junk Drawer Upgrade
Elevate even the most utilitarian corner. Use an empty jar to corral loose batteries, rubber bands, or small tools, keeping your drawer both functional and clean.
13. Front Door Catch-All
Set your empty candle vessel near the entryway to hold essentials like keys, lip balm, or headphones. It’s a practical touch that fits seamlessly into your daily flow.
Pro Tip: How to Clean Out Your Candle Jar
Place your jar in the freezer for a few hours—this helps the wax shrink for easy removal. Then wash it with warm, soapy water and let it dry completely before repurposing.
Minimal Waste. Maximum Impact.
Your candle may be finished, but the experience doesn’t end there. With timeless vessels this versatile, repurposing becomes part of your design narrative.
Explore the full Hotel Collection Candle Collection to bring fragrance, form, and enduring luxury to every corner of your space.
