28 Lantern Decor Ideas to Brighten Any Corner of Your Home
Lanterns are versatile decor items that enhance both indoor and outdoor spaces with their gentle light and decorative design. Whether hanging from a ceiling, adorning a pathway, or adding ambiance to a dining table, lanterns bring a soft glow that elevates the atmosphere.
Their styles range from intricate metalwork to simple glass panes. Our lantern decoration ideas are here to provide you with the best ways to light up your spaces beautifully.
A Touch of Autumns Bounty Lantern
Adorn a lantern with a lovely mix of autumn leaves, pine cones, bittersweet berries, seedpods, and acorns tied with a festive burlap ribbon.
Add three orange pillar candles of different sizes that melt beautifully and are dripless.
Celebrate fall with this charming, multi-sided lamp.
Let the Stars Light the Way Lantern
Position a few small lanterns with intricate metal pierce work on black stair treads.
These lanterns cast beautiful light and shadows on the white stair risers, giving a Moorish touch.
This setup not only brightens the stairs for guests but also elevates the overall aesthetic.
To Grandmothers House We Go Lantern
Arrange a blue metal bucket and sea urchins in the smallest lamp.
Place pillar candles, delicate orchids, and seashells inside the lamp on the table.
For the largest lantern, add a votive candle and elegant white orchids.
Position one lantern on a stack of old books, hang another from the wall, and set the last one on the table or mantelpiece.
Waiting to Welcome You Home Lantern
Add coziness to your front porch with a mix of lamps.
Arrange two large lamps with electric candles above the wicker chairs.
Place smaller, white-painted lamps with white pillar candles beside a porch column on the wooden floor.
Match the lamps' colors with the seat cushions, window frames, door frames, and columns for a cohesive look.
The Hearth Where We Come Together Lantern
Bright turquoise blue dishes complement the varied shades of green and white beautifully.
Kids can help craft moss balls to fill an unusual yet stunning lantern.
This lantern, as a table centerpiece, shines on a mossy mat over a white crocheted cloth.
Two Lanterns Suspended in Time
For a Spanish touch, purchase lanterns with vinous wrought iron designs on their doors and glass.
Choose sturdy, simple hooks to match.
Secure the hooks to wood brackets on a plain wall, then hang the lanterns side by side.
Place a votive candle in each lamp.
Souvenirs from the Secret Garden Lantern
Let a bouquet fit for a wedding spill out of a beautiful lamp onto the table, creating a stunning centerpiece.
Fill it with roses, fringed poppies, white astilbe, stephanotis, rosemary sprigs, artful twigs, and even a cluster of grapes or your favorite flowers and foliage.
This adds a unique touch far beyond a simple moss garden or pot of flowers.
The Rustic Tower Becomes Us Lantern
A lonely rustic console table in a quiet corner can shine with a bit of decor.
Place a stately lamp among neutral items to give it character.
Incorporate an herbal wreath, a plant-filled metal toolkit, and a basket with a fringed throw for a cozy touch.
Picnic in the Pumpkin Patch Lantern
Repurpose your lanterns for Thanksgiving by using tiny pumpkins and gourds instead of candles.
These make great centerpieces for an outdoor buffet table.
Arranging more small pumpkins and red berries around a heavy lamp lightens its appearance.
Protectors of the Family Tree Lantern
Adding leafy branches and a bird sculpture brings a playful touch to the arrangement.
To maintain continuity, use the same type of pillar candles in the lanterns as the three on the table in carved wooden holders.
Framing the wood mirror, two large, hanging lanterns sit on opposite sides above a rustic console table with drawers, where brown is the predominant color.
Muted Medleys in the Hall Lantern
A console table with baluster style pillars provides ample space beneath for a large basket, pillows, and a cozy throw.
Delicate white flowers in two glass vases on the tabletop add a gentle touch.
In front of an arched window frame with weathered planks, three candleholders with pillar candles are flanked by two large lanterns, all with white painted metal frames, completing the elegantly rustic look.
Promises of a Grand Harvest Lantern
Add a ceramic squirrel to enhance the seasonal appeal.
Position an open weave basket next to the lamp, ideal for storing apples or tiny autumn gourds.
Decorate the lamp with small gourds and a bundle of wheat secured with a ribbon, representing a plentiful harvest this fall.
In the Sands by the Blue Marina Lantern
Place a blue and white striped pillow in the rattan basket by the hearth for a touch of color.
Enhance the look by adding a little-potted jade plant for a pop of green.
Two marina lamps of different sizes on the enclosed fireplace hearth can hold beeswax pillar candles, creating a simple yet pleasing arrangement.
Let the Light Come In Lantern
A lantern can light up a space in different ways.
Place bright white lamps in a sunny window.
For a magical fairy light look, add baby’s breath to one of them and let the sunlight stream through.
In the second lamp, light a candle nearby.
The Cornerstone of Summers Eve Lantern
To evoke the atmosphere of a North African garden party, begin by arranging colorful throw pillows against a ledge.
Next, position Moroccan-style lanterns with curved tops and intricate silvery designs on the ledge's edge.
Complement the look with a row of simple votive candles and a pierced work container to enhance the setting.
Candles in the Enchanted Moss Lantern
A large wooden lantern with an old-fashioned door clasp and hinges holds three dripless pillar candles on a moss bed.
The rustic charm of the lamp contrasts beautifully with a glossy stone surface.
Pots of flowers visible through the glass pane add a touch of nature.
Once Upon a Midnight Clear Lantern
A rough black lamp, reminiscent of a coal miner's tool, can transform with a touch of elegance.
White pillar candles paired with evergreen sprays, some adorned with tiny cones and red dogwood branches, bring a soft charm.
Nestle this arrangement in a black cauldron, and finish with a bold red Christmas ball for a striking contrast.
Lit Roses on the Ropes Lantern
As night falls, the lanterns and roses create a romantic atmosphere.
For any wedding reception or outdoor event, hang these lamps from a sturdy tree limb using strong ropes.
Decorate each lamp with red and pink roses and insert a candle inside.
They offer a festive vibe during the day and turn into a romantic setting at night.
Learn some knot-tying techniques to make sure they hang securely.
Lulls of Light in the Living Room Lantern
Strategically placed lanterns can make your living room glow beautifully with soft light.
Consider placing two lamps near an open French window and a large lamp with a single pillar candle on a nearby sheepskin rug.
Use glass holders, baskets, and polished metal tubes to reflect additional light from shiny surfaces.
My Special Little Flowerpot Lantern
A roomy lamp can hold a terra cotta pot of purple flowers, turning it into a cozy room centerpiece.
Leave the door open to let the air circulate and allow the plant to spill out slightly.
Placed on the floor next to a cheerful throw pillow, it catches everyone's eye.
The First Noel Upon the Mantle Lantern
A round mirror on the mantel with lanterns on each side can make a subtle yet elegant statement.
A brilliant starburst in the center contrasts beautifully with the modest candles inside the lanterns.
This balanced arrangement is complemented by the glowing collection of candles in the fireplace.
The Silent Keeper of Winters Fruit Lantern
Hang a large lantern outside, placing a thoughtful child statuette with a basket of pine needles and red berries inside.
Soften the metal and concrete by adding evergreen sprays and small pine cones.
This decor will give a more contemplative look than a festive one.
Soft Flickers on the Fireplace Lantern
The substantial lantern holds variously sized pillar candles.
Sharing the corner of the hearthstone, a tall wooden candleholder and an oval sculpture with a single pillar candle complement the setting.
The edge of a fireplace is perfect for placing a lamp, adding charm and warmth to the space.
When You Wish Upon a Star Lantern
To balance the verticality of the lamps, place two stacked, matching boxes filled with fairy lights.
The lanterns' brass or golden frames shine even more.
Tangles of fairy lights make the lanterns ideal decorations for holidays or any special occasion.
Polishing the surface where they sit will reflect the lights' brilliance.
The Fire in My Heart Lantern
Even during winter, an outdoor party can be wonderfully festive.
A gray lantern with a candle adds a cozy touch.
Decorate it with a gray felt heart and a red and white gingham ribbon.
A nearby votive candle in a Mason jar completes the charming setup.
The Light in Twilights Corner Lantern
A uniquely cozy atmosphere is created with a decorative lamp, exposed Edison bulbs, and a hanging lamp shaped like a birdcage or basket.
Adding candles in elegant glass bowls and votive holders enhances the mood.
Together, these elements form an ideal spot for reading or relaxing.
Have a Holly Jolly One or Two Lantern
Fill two Christmas lamps with an array of colorful Christmas balls for a unique touch.
Position the lamps outside the front door to joyfully greet guests during the season.
Finish the look by adorning the tops with red holly berries, pine, and eucalyptus, all tied with eye-catching black and white polka dot bows.
Food for our Furry Friends Lantern
Place a charming gray bunny on a bed of straw inside each lantern, painted in a pristine white.
Secure bunches of paper-mâché carrots to the tops, just beyond the bunnies' reach.
Complete the springtime look with a white pitcher filled with pussy willows.
