Lanterns are one of my favorite light fixtures to use in a house because they are pretty but not distracting. The most important part of a lamp is function. Over work stations and indoor and outdoor tables are good places for lanterns because they give off a strong amount of light and are not hindered by a shade.
Tobi Fairley adds a strong design element to this kitchen by using this updated lantern over the island.
In entry halls and stairwells they can be beautifiul and functional at the same time.
I love how Christopher Maya chose this one above a beautiful floor.
What a great choice for a double height ceiling.
Remember when I found this one for a steal at South End Consignment? Shortly after I posted it a reader went and bought it.
They fall into the “less is more” category, which I am certainly drawn too.
Photo Credits: via Sarah’s Fab Day, via Desire to Inspire, Tobi Fairley Interior Design, Verdigris, Suzanne Kasler, James Michael Howard, via Architect Design, Steven Gambrel via pure style home, Christopher Maya, via Metropolitan Home
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She’s back!
I missed your posts!
I like all of these–the second to last is esp. intriguing…have never seen such a thing. But I like it!
Welcome back, Laura.
Lauren
I love, love, love lanterns. One of my big ‘break through’ posts as a new blogger was on lanterns, and it was picked up and featured by Apartment Therapy. In my next house, I plan on having lots of lanterns on the exterior and interior!
The triple hung lanterns in the double height ceiling works so well. Great way to deal with that amount of space.
I love lanterns!! Loved seeing the pictures. And I missed your posts too!
Lanterns a a wonderful idea. Thanks so much for this post. I too have missed them but so glad to be back in the loop.
You know I never gave lanterns a second look before, but now I’m really starting to enjoy them. They add such a great touch to a room. I’m now searching my little home and seeing where I can place one!
I need a lantern for my entry hall! So simple, clean and classic.
I have a special fondness for lanterns, too, Laura. Beautiful examples here. Have a wonderful weekend!
I love lanterns! I love that you are back too!
My favorite is the fifth picture down of the entry hall lantern. It’s so clean and simple and is also the right length for the space…thanks for the great pictures!
love lanterns in any size and shape
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Cool post on lanterns! Welcome back!
These are really, really nice lanterns. They definitely set the mood in the house whether it be in the kitchen, hallway or even outside. Love the designs! Thanks for posting