14 Lanterns To Illuminate Your Home In Style This Diwali!

There is something about this lantern that gives us major royal vibes. From the shape to the clean net work, we can picture it going just perfectly with our festive home decor. Kohana Homes has many such neatly crafted lightings that we love also since the story of the brand is warm too (pun intended.) The brand works with grass-root level artisans in the craft hubs of India. The lantern is at a stealer price so we say, just get it.

Ideal For: Prayer room or hang it outside for outdoor Sufi nights or parties.

If you've ever been to the Rajasthan or have surfed through the deserts you would definitely spotted this lantern at the desert camp. And you definitely will love this hanging bamboo lantern from Viskaa Store. The bamboo finishing would go well with your outdoor dinner party set up and is a great way to make it look tropical. 

Ideal For: Your centre table during festivals or you could carry them wherever you want.

This Glass And Iron Lantern from Manor House is simple and cosy because of its small and wide shape. Although the brand is known to sell contemporary decor pieces, this particular lantern gives us major Bridgerton feels due to its textured glass. The flame will be slightly dimmed once used but the lighting will be apt. As this is portable with an iron handle, you can carry and place this wherever you want. Clean this using a dry cloth.  

Ideal For: A spot that needs bright lighting, especially if you have a minimalist home.

This teal lantern from 528HZ Home’s  is chic, basic and easy to light. This has a door where you can add your favourite candles (pick candles from here) and maybe even match the colour of the candle with the flowers you put in vase next to it. The lantern is big so if you are looking to fill up space it's a great piece for you. Clean it with a damp cloth. 

Ideal For: This deserves a space in your bedroom but you can even place one in your hall, especially if you have a modern home.

If lanterns could be suave, this Brass Gold Lattice Lantern from Folkstorys would certainly be it. The light aluminum and glass build and whimsical shape of the lantern won us over for its contemporary feel. This lantern can double up as a table lamp or bedside lamp and can also be easily carried due to its light aluminum body. It comes in two sizes. 

Ideal For: Bedroom or your table, you could also use this in your kitchen during a power cut as this aluminum lamp won’t catch fire that easily. 

This cane lantern from Green Collective is boho and can be used as a decor piece for an intimate gathering or a date night with bae. As this is made from rattan, it has a rustic feel to it and as the light of the candle hits the barricaded edges, the reflected texture looks stunning. Cleaning this might get tough as the cane portion has to be kept dry at all times. A brush might help. However, the glass votive that the lantern comes can be cleaned with detergent and water.

Ideal For: Shelves, outdoor sitting space, or on the dining table when you’re having a meal.

When you see the light crisscrossing through the spherical latticework of this iron lantern, you will not ever want to switch on the lights. Put a candle of choice and watch how the pot acts as a cocoon to the light source. The light passing through the crevices gives off an artsy feel that we absolutely love. Wipe this with a soft dry cloth. 

Ideal For: Near your prayer room or even in the main hallway. You could also place this in a bedroom if you want a mystic feel on your walls. 

Love all things artistic? This mandala lantern is just for you. Mandalas are associated with peace and adding a Mandala lantern into your zen space/ corner would be just what you need. We love the shadow effect that the lantern creates in the room and certainly takes us on a peaceful trip.

Ideal For: Side table or would go well on a coffee table.

We've always spotted these lanterns at sundowner at restaurants, and if you don't own one of these already, this is your time. By Homeiva, this metal lantern set comes in three different sizes and whenever there is a reason to celebrate, deck them all up you have to use it. If you're bored of cliché festive decor, try this instead.

Ideal For: Hang them in your living room or place it on your front porch. 

This lantern just screams summers and boho to us. This quirky iron lantern from Kohana Homes stands out and is certainly making it to our homes this spring. It comes in two bright colours of blue and yellow so you can add a pop of colour into your space. We say hang this up in your terrace garden or where you keep your plants and watch this add pop to the greens.

Ideal For: Outdoor seating areas, like a patio!

Pro-Tip: Put in a scented votive candle instead of a usual one, in the evenings for all the good feels.

The aesthete in us absolutely loves this Prism Lantern from The Pitara Project. If you have a hint of golden in your home decor, this is just the right piece for you. The hexagon shape adds statement into this lantern and we think it would just go right into our dinner date night setup paired with fairy light of course. We think it's also pocket-friendly yet chic.

Ideal For: Your side table or place it as a centerpiece on your dinner table. 

If you look at a typical modern home there are high chances you will spot a similar looking lantern and for all right reasons. This lantern from Opaxa Living is just the right decor piece for your house. The wooden detailing gives it a very American house vibes. It's easy to clean and your tall candles would fit in perfectly. 

Ideal For: Placing on a TV shelf or on a coffee table.

 How can we make a list on lanterns and not add a Moroccan style lantern. It would be against the rules and we know it better. This green hanging lantern will add a hint of colour and culture into your living space. You can hang it in your living room our your entrance to add a royal ambience. 

Ideal For: Entryway to your home.

If you want to cozy up a corner in your room then adding this macramé lantern with a few artificial leaves should do the trick. It's handmade with cotton cords, so obviously, you can't light a candle inside it, but hanging a bulb should give the same effect.

Ideal For: Your room for a boho look!

If you want to decorate your balcony during Diwali season or light up your terrace for tash parties, then just one lantern won't be enough. This set of three lanterns from August Collectives is actually great quality and comes in different sizes so they can match the area they are placed in! See it for yourself here.

Ideal For: Pretty much anywhere you want light, these are super lightweight to carry, simply hang according to your liking.

Talking about decorating and parties, here's the ultimate guide to help you set up for a house party, and some fairy lights to help with lighting!