May
3
2009
If you are thinking of adding candle lanterns to your outdoor landscape design you are not alone. Plenty of homeowners think exactly like you and for the same reasons. Candle lanterns are cheap and easy to install.
Candle lanterns can be found at pretty much any local hardware or home improvement store. The problem with looking for them there is that these stores can only buy and display so much inventory at one time. With this in mind your best chance to snag the right candle lanterns for your backyard are via the internet.
The main part of the candle lantern is the lantern holder itself. The lantern holder supports the candle. These lanterns holders are usually made of metal so it renders the lantern fireproof. The exceptions to this rule are those lanterns made from non-metal material such as paper, wood and nylon.
These lanterns have a wide diversity in design. The designs can run the gamut from a Moroccan style lantern to an Asian inpired design.
A rustic lantern is another lantern to use if you want your theme to resemble an Old West or a Southwest style. These lanterns have a loop or place to hang from a ledge and a wide base in order to be placed on a flat surface, like a table.
One asian style lantern, the Pagoda lantern, can help you plan an asian inspired theme party. Pagoda lanterns have an intricate asian design on the cutout panels that allow light to shine through them.
If you wanted to go with a middle eastern theme for your backyard, a Moroccan lantern is also a good choice. These lanterns are hexagonal in shape and each side is comprised of a thick, colored glass.
Whether its an Old West, Southwest, Asian or Middle Eastern style of landscaping, candle lanterns can fit your unique style and add to any party you throw.
