The lantern brings light to your home and property in a decorative and beautiful manner. Imagine twinkling lanterns peeping between dark tree branches, truly a charming sight!

Generally, lanterns are portable and while powerful models are designed to illuminate a wide area, a softer, less intense version is used for decorative purposes. Modern lanterns have a light bulb and run on electricity, or can even be battery powered.

Candles and paper lanterns cannot be relied on for a permanent basis. The Electric lantern is the next best thing, as it is easy to install, reliable and with the range of products available, even custom made electric lanterns can be carefully selected as to which suits your landscape.

Wall Lanterns are usually fixed on walls and can also be installed within the home. Post Lanterns are lanterns attached to posts sunk in your garden. Well designed, elegant Post Lanterns can add a scenic touch to your landscape both day and night.

Lanterns can also run on oil or gas, depending on your preference, though they have more of a temporary nature and require more maintenance.

Lanterns are usually looked on as traditional pieces and ornate period lanterns are very common in colors and styles like Antique Bronze, Tuscan Gold, Brushed Nickel, Polished Brass, Vintage Pewter. Many other colors including the standard black, and white are also widely available. Lanterns inspired by modern art are becoming very popular and can suit you if you prefer contemporary models.