# Architecturally Inspired Candles The Conceptual Sfumato Candle by Kegan McDaniel is Ornate By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfumato-candle References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/04/18/sfumato-candle-designed-with-architectural-and-painting-inspiration-from-da-vinci/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sfumato-candle-designed-with-architectural-and-painting-inspiration-from-da-vinci) & [keganmcdaniel](http://www.keganmcdaniel.com/)  The conceptual Sfumato Candle has been designed by Kegan McDaniel as a line of products for the home that highlight a tranquil aroma along with decorative accents. The candle itself is encapsulated inside a [cast concrete container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder) that gives it both figurative and literal heft within a space. This architecturally inspired container design could be seamlessly incorporated into a space and gets its name from a book about Leonardo Da Vinci that McDaniel read. The conceptual Sfumato Candle is imagined in three scent options including Sicilian Sage, Amalfi Citrus and Tuscan Fields, which feature red, yellow and green wax shades, respectively. The product speaks to the permanent space that the [scented candle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-maker-gardener-candle) holds in many households as consumers continue to spend more time making their living space feel inviting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Architecturally-inspired Home Decor:** Innovative home decor products inspired by architecture can add unique and sophisticated touches to living spaces. - **Scented Candles as Decorative Accents:** Candles that not only provide calming and pleasant aromas but also serve as decorative items can disrupt the home fragrance market. - **Concrete Home Decor:** The use of concrete in home decor can create modern and industrial vibes while adding durability to decor pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Fragrance:** The home fragrance industry could benefit from incorporating decorative and architecturally-inspired candle designs to appeal to consumers' aesthetic sensibilities. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating concrete as a material in home decor items could disrupt the traditional materials used in furniture and decor production. - **Artisanal Goods:** Creating artisanal, small-batch candles with unique scents and designs could offer a niche market opportunity for small businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Forward Timeless Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kevin-francis-design.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Unusual Limited-Edition Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bloom-candle.md) - [Scented Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-candle-1.md) - [Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-candle-holders.md) - [Limited-Edition Artistic Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michle-lamy.md) - [Clean Hand-Poured Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-incline.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-maker.md) - [Luxe Candle-Melting Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infra-luna-20.md)