Soy candles can be placed in every room in the house without the look ever becoming stale. This is because they are available in so many designs, sizes and colors that there are soy candles that match every type of decor.

The smallest soy candles are tea lights. These small, round soy candles are generally sold in small silver cans. They are most often seen in white, but any color tea light is present. Tea lights are usually unscented soy wax, but there are scented varieties available. They can be used to decorate very small areas, or placed in small, attractive candle holders.

Tapers are long, thin candles often used as table centerpieces. These candles can be hand dipped for an old fashioned look, or they may be created from a taper pattern. Tapers are usually unscented and are available in any color possible. Because tapers are most often used decoratively, tapers are sometimes painted to give them a more distinct color. The bright metallic tapers sold during the holidays are often made of white wax and painted with candle paint.

Votives are the most popular type of soy candle exist today. The small size make them simple for displaying, and votive-sized candle holders are easily available in every form. Votive soy candles are almost always scented, and the variety of scents available is staggering. Votives are available in food odors, nature scents, perfume scents and newly-created scents that produce all of these.

Shaped soy candles come in attractive shapes and textures to create interesting look. Soy candles shaped like dragons, little babies, animals and foods are all carved soy candles. These are usually unscented and meant as display pieces, as burning these soy candles will destroy their shape.

Pillar soy candles are thick soy candles that are normally round and perfumed. They come in sizes two inches across and can be a foot in height or more. Bigger pillar soy candles need above one wick in order to be able to burn the full length of the candle. These soy candles are great for decorating a room as well as adding decorative articles to the candle. During holidays, pillar soy candles are often adorned with wreaths or holly berries at the bottom. Because the bottom is level and the width enables it to stand up itself, pillar soy candles do not require candle holders to keep them in position.

Floating soy candles are tiny soy candles with a slightly bigger top than bottom. The shape slopes in the upward direction to make the candle dislodge less water as it glides. These soy candles are often used in displays of water. By putting in some water into a fancy bowl, floating soy candles make a skillful statement of beauty.