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Lanterns can be used in their original look or decorated with flowers, candles, baubles and more to adapt to the season.
In short, lanterns can be easily modified to fit existing décor and add the touch of warmth and coziness that every home needs.
1. Inviting farmhouse entrance decoration
Create a welcoming atmosphere at the entrance to your home with a rustic arrangement. Use a wooden table with beautiful carved legs to showcase a weathered arched window that sets the tone for smaller farmhouse decor.
Glass vases, candlesticks and lanterns are placed symmetrically in front of the table and create a warm and cozy atmosphere.
2. Lantern Fall Arrangement
The light motif of the lantern makes it so popular for indoor and outdoor decoration.
As fall approaches, get a tall lantern to create a themed decoration for your side table or main table. Use natural items to decorate the top – berry branches and colorful leaves tied with burlap ribbon.
Place candles in the lantern and light them when the festive dinner begins.
3. Nautical Lantern Decoration
This decoration idea proves that lanterns can be part of any seasonal decoration. Here, two white lanterns hang by the fireplace, completing a summer arrangement with a nautical touch.
To anchor the seaside vibe in the living room, add white and navy pillows to coordinate with the white metal of the lanterns.
4. Rustic wall lanterns
Placing two large vintage lanterns on the sides of an entryway mirrored decor creates a beautiful farmhouse landscape.
Using a typical outdoor light indoors makes for an appealing statement. Combine it with other rustic decorations such as candles, wooden sculptures and other natural textures.
5. Lanterns full of Christmas cheer
The lanterns can be converted into containers for small decorations. See how beautiful it can be when the candles or light bulbs are replaced with numerous Christmas balls!
The glass sides reveal the cheerful Christmas colors, making this porch festive and inviting!
6. Inviting lanterns on the porch
Take advantage of the beautiful structure of lanterns to make porch lights that run on electricity.
If you want the entire veranda to be illuminated symmetrically, install the lanterns on the ceiling. If the lanterns are not the main source of light, but are just decorations with an additional function, you can mount them on the wall.
Their rustic flair can be easily combined with typical outdoor furniture made of rattan.
7. Light up the stairs with lanterns
Small lanterns with interesting designs such as laser-cut sides or openwork metal are perfect as an additional embellishment to a rustic arrangement or when used in a group of multiple lanterns.
The idea here is to use them in their original application – as light sources. Place a lantern on each step and observe the beautiful shapes created by the light passing through the cut out shapes.
For safety and cost reasons, use LED candles.
8. Porch Christmas lantern
An easy way to winterize the large flower pots on the porch is to add lanterns to them.
Surround each lantern with a handmade wreath of pine branches. Decorate with baubles and other Christmas decorations.
9. Fireplace lanterns for Christmas magic
Use lanterns to decorate your mantel for Christmas. If you want to add a bold pop of color, fill them with red, gold, and silver balls.
For an elegant and sophisticated touch, fill the interior with LED string lights. In combination with other luminous objects, the fireplace looks like a piece of starry sky brought indoors.
10. Candle lanterns to illuminate the entrance
Support the lanterns with reclaimed wood supports to give them stability and highlight their vintage beauty.
If you use it outdoors, you can place a votive candle inside and make it light up at night. For indoor use, it is better to choose LED votive candles, which are safer.
11. Boho chic style lanterns idea
If you want to turn the city balcony into a calm and cozy place, complement the decoration with lanterns. This boho-chic setting is cozy, furnished with compact but functional pieces and simply decorated.
The balcony is lit with an Edison bulb string and two hanging lanterns as the main source of focused light. A few candles placed on the balcony provide soft light and improve the feeling of privacy.
12. Vintage gray tall lantern
The lantern can be part of your permanent entrance decoration. Since it is related to family light, it easily gives the room a homely atmosphere.
Combine the lantern with other rustic pieces that give the place a personal and warm atmosphere. A basket of blankets or pillows, a family photo, and beautiful antique pieces that have meaningful value to you.
13. Lantern full of pumpkins
This is another great inspiration for how a lantern can be used as a container for seasonal decorations. Simply open the door and fill it with small pumpkins.
No additional decorations are necessary, the warmth of the fall colors and the symbolism of the harvest are enough to adapt to the autumn mood.
14. Starlights in lanterns
If you are looking for a simpler but fascinating interior design, try this idea. A set of glass lanterns of various sizes are displayed on an empty shelf. Each lantern is filled with a string of lights.
The shine created by these strings is a real eye-catcher and invites you to relax. The best lantern design for this idea is minimalist – glass sides and thin metal frames without any decorations so that the light is the focus.
15. Lantern as a flower stand
Speaking of converting lanterns into containers, here’s another great repurposing idea that gardeners will love.
A medium sized lantern is perfect for a unique flower pot stand. You can move it anywhere – on the porch table, on the railing, on the stairs or on the floor.
Don’t forget to remove one of the jars or keep the door open to allow air to get into the plant.
16. Lanterns as living room decorations
This environment is something special – it invites you to spend romantic hours with your loved one or to have private and intensive conversations with friends.
The calming atmosphere is created by using additional light sources instead of strong artificial light.
There are many different lanterns scattered around the floor. What they all have in common is the candles used for lighting and their retro design.
17. Terrarium lantern
The design of this lantern is rustic with its hinges and decorated top.
Adding moss to the base beautifully complements the authentic character of the lantern and provides a contrast to the pillar candles.
18. Delicate bouquet of flowers in a lantern wedding decoration
This decoration can serve as inspiration for a table centerpiece idea for a special occasion. The flower arrangement is ideal for weddings and anniversaries.
Roses, poppies, grapes and some greenery combine to create a delicate bouquet of flowers streaming from a vintage lantern.
19. Moroccan lantern decor
This set of three lanterns will perfectly match the Moroccan style party atmosphere.
The curved glass panels, curved metal panels, and silver finish give the lantern a more exotic look that matches the colorful fabric patterns of the pillow piles.
20. Fireplace lanterns
When the fireplace is not in use, why not make it a place for family gatherings with lanterns?
Placing two or three vintage lanterns with pillar candles will create the same coziness as the log fire in winter.
21. Autumn harvest in a lantern
This is another interesting fall decor idea. Don’t fill the entire inside of the lantern with a small pumpkin and a gourd.
Use other harvest symbols to create an attractive fall arrangement. A bouquet of wheat and two small pumpkins perfectly create the autumn mood and praise the bountiful harvest of this season.
22. Easter decorations with lanterns
Looking for a more impressive Easter centerpiece? Replace the Easter basket with an Easter lantern!
By replacing the typical container with an outdoor element, you create a focal point and fulfill your desire for a new decoration without investing a fortune.
Use the height of the lantern to highlight the Christmas decorations.
Fabric carrots and pumpkins can be tied to the lantern stem. Fill the interior with colorful legs or a cute bunny statue.
23. Melt the snow with an outdoor lantern decoration
Don’t leave the front yard undecorated when the colder months come. This location is still important for curb appeal and your guests will certainly appreciate being warmly greeted.
This outdoor decoration idea impresses with its creativity and cost-effectiveness. You don’t have to buy anything, just use the winter accessories you already have creatively.
An old slide, a galvanized bucket and two old lanterns make it clear that winter is something very special for the family.
24. Winter lantern decor
When winter comes, replace the flower pot in the lantern with a cute child statue holding a basket of pine needles and red berries.
Surround the lantern with a wreath of fir branches with cones to enhance the wintery look of the themed arrangement.
25. Lantern centerpiece with moss
If you have a lantern with a special design, here is an idea on how to highlight it and make it useful in your interior design.
Fill it with extraordinary decoration. Moss is certainly an unexpected filling, especially when paired with placemats with the same natural look.
26. Zen vibes with lantern decor
This lantern arrangement is perfect for modern or Asian-inspired interiors. The design and shape of the lanterns are contemporary.
When filled with natural pieces such as orchid flowers, candles and shells, the minimalist look quickly adapts to the rustic character of the filling, creating a homely decorative piece for a modern home.
27. Outdoor lighting idea with hanging lanterns
This lantern decor idea is great for outdoor parties. Not only can the lanterns be helpful for creating a special atmosphere, they can also be useful for outdoor lighting.
If you want to use this dual function, make sure to leave the glass part of the lanterns undecorated so that nothing blocks the light.
28. Welcome light indoors with white lanterns
Are you looking for a decoration that will improve the airy atmosphere of your living room? Simple white lanterns are perfect for this idea.
To add an interesting accent to the simple design, group several lanterns in one place. Fill one with a sprig of gypsophila and the other with pillar candles or fairy lights.
29. Antique interior design with lanterns
The lanterns can be part of a special retro arrangement. The lanterns are antique and sit next to an old book with a magnifying glass for reading.
They make the atmosphere so bizarre that it’s easy to drift off into times gone by that you’ve only read about in books.
30. Delicate rustic lantern for special occasion decoration
This lantern design is very simple and aims to create warmth and coziness with just one piece of decoration.
Thanks to the wooden structure of the lantern, the absence of glass and the addition of a small natural wreath, the candlelight is the focus that brings everyone together. This lantern idea is perfect as a decoration for special occasions like a wedding.
31. Welcome Fall Lantern
These fall decorating ideas are amazing! With one piece you can make your living room fall-friendly and inviting!
To try this DIY lantern decoration idea yourself, you will need a round lantern similar to the one pictured. The key to the beautiful arrangement is the wreath of faux leaves that surrounds the pillar candle.
32. Rustic Entrance Lantern Idea
Are you looking for a way to make the entryway more inviting? Just attach lanterns to the wall. When your guests walk in the door, the first thing they’ll see are the country-style wall sconces.
The warmth of the burning candles in the lanterns immediately makes you feel casually invited.
33. Dim outdoor lighting with lanterns
Extend time outdoors by outfitting the porch with lanterns and blankets.
This idea includes lanterns of different sizes, all unified by design – weathered wood and glass combine to create an attractive and natural look.
34. Christmas Eve with lantern topper
Are you looking for a Christmas decoration idea that fits your concept of a casual farmhouse atmosphere? Then you have come to the right place.
No need for twinkling lights, red balls and ribbons. All you need are two or three lanterns with candles.
Place the lanterns in a row in the middle of the table and light the candles. The light invites you to sit at the table and awakens the desire for conversation.
35. Lantern for a beach decoration
This lantern idea is further proof that rustic and nautical work together in perfect harmony.
When summer comes, take the spring bouquet out of the lantern and fill it with sea finds.
36. Lanterns from Dollar Store Photo Frames
And the last idea is for those of you who want to make a large lantern yourself.
Using affordable materials from the Dollar Store, you can make a fairly large lantern with a modern design that can hold three or four pillar candles.
