I Love Lanterns.
I love lanterns on the
outside of a home and on the inside of a home. I love them
because they are the most beautiful 'cure-all remedy' for the need for
lighting. They just work everywhere. And lanterns come in so many choices: the
shapes, the sizes, the styles, the colors, and the materials – it makes a head
spin!
FOR INSTANCE - SIZE: My personal preference
when is comes to an interior lantern is Oversized! In most situations, the
bigger the lantern, the better.
On the other hand, when it comes to the size
of an exterior lantern, there are certain restrictions to follow (but I will get to that in a minute).
INDOOR LANTERN: Off the top of my head, I just can’t think of any interior spaces where a lantern would not work. They work in mudrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, foyers, living rooms, bedrooms, stair ways... In other words, when it comes to an indoor lantern, there is just no limit to their use!
OUTDOOR LANTERN: Lanterns work well in many exterior areas,
too; Gazebos, patios, garages, pergolas, trees, gateways. Of course, there are
rules when choosing the size of a lantern that will be attached to the exterior
of the house. The lantern has to be proportionately correct to its surround
fixtures or the whole facade of a home will be thrown out of whack.
How to Measure for an
Outdoor Lantern
When installing
lanterns beside an exterior door, the height of the lantern should be based on
the height of the door.
Now, on to the really
fun part...
sharing gorgeous lantern images with you
...notice most are
Black, Iron, Square, and of course, Oversized!
Need a little help
with measuring for an indoor chandelier?
Click here.