I think we can all agree there’s no magical garden without outdoor lights. The simplest lightbulb can make all the difference.
Now, imagine what a colorful, captivating lantern could do.
Design aside, what makes hanging lanterns extra wonderful? The fact that they’re elevated above the ground!
Much like various kinds of string lights, in the evening they resemble a bright swarm of fireflies or fairies levitating all across your garden.
1. Extra Magic for a Magical Backyard
If you’re a gardener at heart, consider enriching your outdoors with some lovely hanging lanterns.
They can help you create a more inviting ambiance while providing an unimposing light in the evening.
Match them to the overall vibe of your surroundings, and don’t bother with perfection. Layer them as you see fit, because when imperfect, this set-up yields the best results.
2. Go for Odd Shapes
Long, short, plump, thin, and all in between – we’re lantern-positive over here.
Once more, on the topic of imperfection, the unruly, odd bunch of lanterns you’ve seen above are exactly what makes the garden so charming.
3. Patterned Lanterns to Color Your Surroundings
While this one might be a tad too childish for some, others will likely jump at the opportunity to make their gardens even more charming in the evening.
As the night falls, these lanterns will cast a bunch of lovely shapes all over your outdoors. And when it is windy, well, then the real magic happens as the shapes begin to dance.
4. Upscale Those Christmas Lights
Do you enjoy traditional winter festivities?
Add some traditional beauty to your lighting and decor with a couple of old-school wrought lanterns.
5. Elevate Your Garden Lighting
At which point do we stop saying it’s a lantern and start calling it a chandelier?
Look into the more opulent lantern designs to give your garden a touch of luxury.
6. Complement Your Set-Up
Lanterns don’t necessarily have to pop in color and shape to benefit your outdoors.
If what your space needs is a subtle touch and some balance, by all means, get yourself a hanging lantern that fits right in with the rest of your outdoor set-up.
7. Under the Rainbow
Of course, especially during the warmer days, playing with various colors is sure to yield some lovely results.
Get yourself hanging lanterns in numerous bright colors and create a proper mood-boosting corner in your garden.
8. More of the Good Thing
Proper outdoor lights that help you see where you’re going but aren’t overwhelming are a blessing to have in the garden.
If string lights are incredibly useful and lovely, and lanterns are too, why not combine them?
Layer various lighting solutions in your outdoor area until you’re left with the most charming patio or backyard that you can imagine.
9. DIY the Heck Out of It
Another great thing about lanterns is that they’re pretty easy to make at home. In fact, there’s a whole tradition devoted to making as creative one as you can and lighting it when the time comes.
So, gather the supplies you have at home and be a maker of your dream garden lantern.
10. Glowing Fruit
If you have trees in your garden then you absolutely have to try this one out!
Hang a number of lanterns on the branches – again, at various lengths, as you don’t want perfection – and wait for nightfall.
It will feel as though you’ve got the Tree of Life right there in your backyard.
11. Elegance With a Pinch of Spice
You could try to define the above setup by its absolute simplicity, though that alone doesn’t do it justice.
Plenty of creativity and careful styling went into it and resulted in a chic haven.
12. Cultivate a Tropical Theme
Choose the part of your outdoor area that stands out the most. For instance, if you have a palm tree outside of your home, make sure to hang the lanterns on or around it.
13. Ideal for the Countryside – Place And Style
Whether you live in the country or simply wish to cultivate the style in your garden, be sure to get some old-school lanterns.
14. Warm Welcome
Traditional hanging lanterns aren’t lovely only for enjoying your time in the outdoors.
They provide a specific warm and welcoming vibe to any visitors, and especially to you and your family as you come home after a long day.
15. A Touch of Contemporary
Do you have your contemporary vision and plan to stick to it?
Seek stylish and modern lanterns to complement your outdoors as much as possible.
16. The Classic
A single elegant, wrought lantern at the doorway can transform the vibe of your home.
It’s no longer an ordinary doorway! It’s traditional, it’s upscale, it’s old New York.
17. Your Go-To Solution for Magical Camping Nights
Sleeping outside?
Don’t settle for an ordinary light when you can set up beautiful lanterns all around for almost the same price.
Sleeping in nature is all about the vibe and experiencing the magic of your surroundings – so make sure they’re as magical as possible.
18. Chic Design
If you’ve decided on the patterned lantern, then the question is – which pattern to choose?
For instance, the above lanterns sport a chic pattern that works marvelously in modern, vintage, or countryside surroundings.
19. Arabian Nights Like Arabian Dreams
It would be a shame to bring an underwhelming lighting solution to such an incredible garden.
Search for large and intricate lanterns to do it the justice that it deserves.
20. Morrocan Lanterns
Various parts of the world are known for their particular aesthetic.
If you wish to invite the Morrocan vibe into your garden then make sure to get Morrocan lanterns. They come in many different shapes and colors.
21. Pure Tasteful Simplicity
Are you not about all the sparks and rainbows when it comes to lantern design?
There are plenty of down-to-earth, classic lanterns to choose from to add brightness and charm to your home.
In Conclusion
Lanterns are portable and energy-saving as many of modern models come with the solar-powering option.
So, not only do they charge themselves but you’re able to hang them up whichever way you want, independently of electricity outlets or cables.
