Rituals Rooted in Culture & Calm
Quiet Quarters is a modern home and fragrance brand rooted in design, culture, and intentional living.
Founded in Philadelphia, we create elevated essentials for the senses—sculptural candles, refined home objects, and sensory rituals that invite stillness into everyday life. Each piece is hand-finished in small batches using sustainable, high-integrity materials, designed to bring quiet luxury into your space.
Beyond our collections, we offer immersive candle-making experiences—intimate gatherings where creativity meets calm. These workshops are an extension of our ethos: crafting space to slow down, connect, and engage the senses with intention.
At Quiet Quarters, we believe home is both sanctuary and statement. Our work is inspired by memory, heritage, and modern design—curated to help you build a life that feels grounded, expressive, and beautifully yours.
Sheri Howard is the founder and creative force behind Quiet Quarters.
With a background in real estate, Sheri's passion for creating beautiful spaces led her to establish Quiet Quarters, where she crafts home goods that resonate with women seeking intentional, elevated living.
Quiet Quarters started with natural soy candles and has grown into a collection of home goods, all crafted to reflect the lifestyles and stories of its community. Sheri's vision is to provide products that not only elevate living spaces but also celebrate the presence and experiences of women of color in the home décor industry.
Beyond product design, Sheri engages her community through initiatives like Quiet Quarters Magazine and guided candle-making experiences, fostering spaces for reflection and connection. Her commitment to creating environments that feel both luxurious and inclusive continues to shape the brand's evolution.
Meet our Founder
Our Candle-Making Process
Hand-Poured Luxury Candles Crafted with Precision
At Quiet Quarters, creating a candle isn’t just a task—it’s a meticulous process designed to deliver luxury hand-poured candles with exceptional scent and burn quality. Every step matters because we believe your home deserves more than just a candle—it deserves an experience.
Step 1: The Perfect Wax and Fragrance Blend
Our process begins with a carefully calculated wax-to-fragrance ratio. Unlike mass-produced candles, we use a proprietary formula that ensures a clean, even burn and a long-lasting fragrance throw. This precision guarantees that every Quiet Quarters candle performs beautifully from start to finish.
Step 2: Heating to the Ideal Temperature
Temperature control is the key to luxury candle-making. We heat our wax to the perfect melting point, then blend in premium fragrance oils for maximum absorption. This ensures that every candle releases a consistent, strong scent throughout its life.
Step 3: Hand-Poured for Quality
Each candle is hand-poured in small batches, allowing us to maintain the highest level of craftsmanship. We pour only at the ideal temperature to prevent imperfections and create a flawless finish.
Step 4: A Seven-Day Curing Ritual
Unlike candles that are rushed to market, Quiet Quarters candles are allowed to cure for at least 7 days. This curing process is essential for the fragrance and wax to fully bind, resulting in a candle that burns evenly and fills your space with luxurious, room-filling scent.
Why Our Candles Are Different
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Stronger scent throw from start to finish
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Cleaner, longer burn thanks to precise ratios and curing
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Luxury fragrance oils chosen for depth and complexity
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Hand-poured with care in small batches for consistent quality
When you light a Quiet Quarters candle, you’re not just lighting a wick—you’re experiencing the result of science, artistry, and intention.