Design Ideas

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Finding the right lantern to meet your needs can seem overwhelming. Lanterns come in countless shapes, sizes, finishes, and styles. There are a number of customizations that can be made and accessories that can be chosen. They can be placed in many places both indoors and out. But fear not, your friendly team at French Market Lanterns has put together these guides to help you to narrow down your selection. 

“Where is the lantern going to be located?” is actually a fairly loaded question. At the most macro level, the geographical location must be a factor in your selection. Mountain populations deal with altitude and wide temperature swings between summer and winter, while those near the ocean have salty sea air that leaves a film on surfaces. The wind is a factor in the central plains to the Midwest, and on the East coast where hurricanes are frequent. Perhaps it rains quite often where you are, or maybe it’s arid and fires can be easily sparked.

Creative backyard lighting ideas can transform your outdoor space into an inviting and enchanting oasis. Whether you have a small patio or a lavish lawn, it deserves to be enjoyed even after dark. The right lighting concepts and fixtures add a completely different mood to your backyard by setting a scene for enjoyment or relaxation, adding a sense of mystery to vast spaces, highlighting landscape features, and accentuating architectural features of your home while providing safety lighting and improving navigation.

Here are some creative outdoor lighting ideas to help you create the perfect ambiance that you can enjoy on your own on a perfect starry evening or with company.

Create a Festive Atmosphere with String Lights

String lights are a popular and versatile option for adding a festive touch to your backyard. You might have already seen these lights at garden weddings, with small bulbs connected by a thin wire and strung along trees, fences, pergolas, or other outdoor structures to create

Classic French: This is most likely what comes to mind when you think of outdoor lanterns. The bronze metal and curved, curling details are straight out of New Orleans. You can’t really go wrong with two of these classic pieces on your porch…but don’t make any decisions just yet.

Traditional: Don’t let “traditional” fool you into thinking these are boring or average. Traditional lanterns, typically beveled glass panels in timeless metal frames, have clean lines and shapes. Most lanterns are crafted in this style. Explore the different metals and wall mounts. You may even want a hanging lantern for above your door. That will probably fall in the traditional