Garden lantern: 47 garden decorating ideas with lanterns

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The garden lantern is a very beautiful accessory to accentuate the exterior decoration. Available in many different sizes and styles, garden lanterns can be permanent or temporary.

Choose carefully, garden lanterns can help you beautify the garden decoration. The style of the garden lantern usually determines whether the lighting will be with a light bulb, with a candle or with another electrical source. So how to decorate your garden with beautiful lanterns?

Garden lantern: some decorating ideas

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If you want to decorate your garden with lanterns, you must first think about their use and placement. This will allow you to determine the size and style of the lanterns you need for your garden. Hanging paper lanterns are often sold in Asian decoration stores, while lantern lights can be found in specialized interior design stores. Many different lanterns can also be purchased on the internet.

Deco garden stairs with lanterns

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The lantern is a light source discovered with a decorative cover. Traditionally, the blanket has been designed to protect the flame of the candle or the kerosene flame from burning prematurely. The lantern generally includes a handle, rope, chain or other means of suspension. There are many different types of lanterns to choose from – traditional, modern, exotic or antique.

Decorative garden idea with flowers and lanterns

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To make the best choice, knowing the different types of lanterns can help you. Some lanterns are specially designed to be used outdoors, while others – indoors. Fortunately, most of the lanterns are versatile enough to be used both indoors and outdoors. In many cases, the material and the light source will play a key role in the use and placement.

Garden decoration with paper lanterns

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Hanging lanterns are made from a wide variety of materials. There are lanterns made of paper and cloth, as well as lanterns made of glass, plastic, stone, wood, metal or ceramics. Most decorative lanterns are made from a combination of materials. Garden lanterns are usually more durable than indoor ones.

Garden table decoration with metal lanterns

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The delicate paper lanterns are a modern way to create an intimate and inviting atmosphere in his garden. The options, again, are once again unlimited. Paper lanterns are often inspired by Japanese or Chinese design. Made from solid paper wrapped around a bamboo cable, the hanging lanterns create a soft and pleasant light. They can be used outdoors provided that they are well protected.

Romantic garden decoration with lanterns

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Paper lanterns are a cheaper and yet very romantic way to decorate a party or dinner, for example. Available in several colors, some of the lanterns incorporate Chinese characters or Asian motifs. Paper lanterns can be found in a wide variety of shapes such as spheres, cylinders or stars and in larger or smaller sizes. Similar to paper lanterns are silk lanterns. Many lanterns are inspired by Moroccan design or vintage.

Decorative porch idea with permanent lanterns

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There are many ways to decorate your garden with lanterns. You can place them on the outside of the windows, on the veranda, on the stairs or decorate the tree branches with them. For an outdoor party or a romantic dinner, you can even place them in the center of the table. And if you still need inspirational ideas, here are some great ideas in pictures:

Modern garden decorative idea with Chinese lanterns

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Metal lantern for the porch decor

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