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Offers all the visual appeal of traditional candles – but without the faff.

Nothing creates a cosy ambience like the soft glow of a candle, and LED candles, also known as flameless candles, offer an easy, safe alternative to traditional wicks. We’ve picked our top flameless LED candles to buy in 2022.

Flameless LED candles have all the visual appeal of traditional candles – many are even made with real wax – but with none of the faff. 'Hyper realistic flameless candles will provide a subtle glow that’ll be safe for both children and pets,' explains Hannah Willis, Product Executive at Lights4fun. There's no need to worry about accidental burns, melting wax drips or pollutants.

LED candles are also a practical choice for outdoor spaces as they won't blow out in the wind, and you can leave them on for hours at a time without them burning out. Many flameless candles even come with a handy timer option, so you can programme them to come on automatically for a few hours every evening. Use a cluster of pre-programmed LED candles in lanterns to illuminate alfresco evening dining, or group a few either side of your front door or up a pathway to inject some kerb appeal.

Flameless LED candles last indefinitely, as long as you change the batteries, making them a cost-effective option for ambient accessorising. Many are remote control operated and can also be programmed to come on and off automatically.

When it comes to styling, layer up and cluster candles together with different heights. Hannah advises: 'Place LED candles along mantelpieces [like Lights4fun's TruGlow LED pillar candles pictured above], side tables and windowsills at varying heights, and style with seasonal garlands to bring a sense of warmth into your space.'

Always group candles in odd numbers to avoid looking too formal. Opt for long, taper LED candles in a candelabra as a dining table centrepiece, or in candlestick holders running down the centre of a longer table for maximum impact.

From flickering tealights to elegant pillar candles, here's our favourite LED candles to buy in 2022 for the ultimate glow up.

Twisted candles are all the rage right now, and H&M are, as usual, bang on trend with these LED versions. They will fit in most candlestick holders or candelabras – ideal for tablescaping.

For the ultimate kerb appeal, position this stunning trio of lanterns beside your front door or gate and set the automatic timer for a welcoming evening glow.

Dunelm's fashion-forward bubble candle is just made for coffee tables – and, unlike regular wax candles, the bubble design will never melt out of shape.

Beautifully crafted from real candlewax, this three wick LED candle in a clear glass casing is perfect for creating a cosy winter glow.

Achieve the luxe look for less with these marble effect LED candles. Featuring a visible black wick, these tall pillar candles are perfect to style on a mantelpiece or sideboard. It comes with a handy remote control with a six-hour timer, and it's the perfect accessory for cosy evenings during autumn and winter.

This gorgeous LED candle garden stake light is the perfect way to light up your outdoor space all year round. Stake into the ground and set the handy six hour timer for automatic illumination each night, which will glow through the pretty cut out effect.

These cute flameless tealights are bound to come in handy for parties and table settings. They look life-like, thanks to its realistic flickering effect and melting wax design. More is more when it comes to tealights, so don't hold back, and for a pack of 24, you'll have more than enough to decorate with.

These scented LED candles feature a fresh seagrass fragrance with notes of citrus, sandalwood and vanilla, perfect for adding some fragrance to your living space. Combining fragrance and a soothing ambience has never been easier.

We love the handy remote control that comes with this stunning metal centrepiece, complete with real wax LED candles. Keep it minimalist or wrap foliage around the metal for a statement look.

Inject a pop of colour into evening dinner parties with H&M's LED dinner candles, which will look stunning displayed in a wooden candle holder.

Made from real wax, these tall taper LED candles are just crying out for an elegant table setting in a wooden candlestick holder or candelabra.

It’s hard to resist Lights4fun’s unique spherical candles – they are made from real wax and come with a useful timer option.

Play with shape and height with this trio of ivory cone LED candles, perfect for a table centrepiece. With a six-hour timer, you can create a timeless glow all year round with this sleek, contemporary design.

Pop these pretty pillar candles, made with real wax and lavender, on a bedside table or chest of drawers.

This chunky, weatherproof candle is perfect for cosy outdoor evenings – layer three different heights for added ambience.

A great budget buy, this is one of the best value LED candles we've come across. Wilko's flickering pillar candle even includes batteries.

With an automatic timer, this lantern is an easy way to illuminate your front door or porch for a few hours each evening.