Shopping Edit: 10 unusual shaped candles to accessorise your home

MAISON BALZAC Volute Candles Set of Two
These uniquely-shaped candles come in a set of two and they are subtly pink in colour – perfect for a neutral dining table. They are thick in width to make a statement, and to fit inside 2cm wide holders. These stearin wax candles are anything but boring, in fact, they are playful and they have an impressive burn time of nine to 10 hours. Not just good looking, clearly...

LeBonCandles Flower Shaped Candle
How sweet are these daisy-shaped candles? They are made of soy wax and there are six colourways to choose from, as well as nine scents. They are really made for design purposes only, so if you do want to light yours you'll have to pop it on a heat-safe surface. They're also surprisingly tall, and they would make a lovely gift idea. We say to style them on a chest of drawers or bedside table.

Lex Pott Shaped Double Candles
Make a statement in the middle of your coffee table or on a console table with this grand – and funky shaped – double candle. It has a burn time of 10 hours in total and you may want to light it on a heat-proof plate (and don't burn the base!). It doubles as a sculpture at the same time as being a candle which is a win-win, and it comes in four pastel colours to complement your decor.

HOLM 'Bubble Butt' Candle
We're no strangers to the bubble candle, in fact we think they look great displayed atop a coffee table book, on a bedside or nestled on a tray with other home decor finds. This one is blush pink to add a pop of colour to your home, and thanks to being hand poured it has unique markings.

Alpha female club body pride candle | £20 from Missguided
The female body in the shape of a candle, in multiple colours to celebrate pride – what more could you want? This candle also comes in a male version, while it's made of unscented soy wax. Talk about make a statement – and add some colour – to your surfaces.

'OK' Candle
Choose from green, yellow, blue or red and light this three-wick candle from the tip of its middle, ring and pinky fingers. Clever. It's colourful, 100% handmade from paraffin wax and life-sized. Should you want to burn it, it will last for two hours and it's unscented – we say leave it on display.

Hay Spiral candles set of six
A reasonable price tag for six candles, let alone six tapered candles that are twisted – and different in colour. Two blue, two purple and two terracotta coloured candles come in a pack, while they are all made of paraffin wax, and in the UK. Place them in a holder and dot them around your home for maximum effect. Alternatively, they would definitely add some colour and texture to your dining table setup.

Ajouter Knot Candle | £16 £13 at Fy!
What about a knot candle? These are slightly confusing to get your head around, but they are definitely pleasing to the eye. This one from Fy! is made of 100% vegan soy wax, while it comes in a huge colour range. The perfect size for a bedside table or a side table, place this unique candle atop some reading material whether a book or a magazine.

Danish Cone Candle | £6.50 each at Nordic House
This elegant addition has an impressive burn time of a whopping 28 hours, while it's made of 100% pure fragrance-free paraffin wax and it has a a 100% cotton wick. Simple yet striking, we think it would look lovely placed on a tray, similar to the above, and displayed in an entryway or bathroom.

alpha female club beige shell candle | £12 at Missguided
Definitely one for your bathroom – en suite, family or downstairs, that is – this shell-shaped candle may be small but it will certainly add some texture to your four walls. It comes in three colours, one of which is a pink, and quite frankly: it's hard not to spot it! It's unique, impressively shaped yet dainty.