The Many Kinds Of Candle Lanterns
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.
Candle lanterns are usually made of metal. However, some lanterns are made from combustible materials such as paper, nylon or wood. These non-metal lanterns are usually treated in such a way as to make them fire resistant. Pay particular attention to the candle holder which supports the candle. This is the base by which the rest of the lantern is built around. If the holder is solid, the lantern will be too.
These lanterns have a wide diversity in design. The designs can run the gamut from a Moroccan style lantern to an Asian inpired design.
Rustic lanterns harken back to the days of the Old West when our ancestors conquered the American West. These lanterns are made of metal with a bulbous glass side and can either be hung or placed on a flat surface.
Pagoda lanterns are the perfect choice if you are planning an asian party or an asian design for your backyard. The pagoda lanterns are typically multisided with cutout panels that allow the light to shine through.
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.
Whatever style you choose is entirely up to you and your preferences. With so many styles and designs to choose from, what are you waiting for?