Instead of discarding glass bottles and good quality clothes, use them to make trendy lanterns for your home, says designer Ritika Nangia
There is no precise item, which can make a room more enhancing like dazzling lantern lights. Smaller attractive lanterns are a grand option for powder rooms, while big lanterns are fit for foyers. Whether used as an indoor or an outdoor light they are strong enough to lay the charm and light for every occasion.
lantern styles can bridge the gamut from traditional to contemporary an add on to the look of home. Presently there are dozens of styles to choose from, so here are a few design ideas to get you started.
Cloth lantern
If you are looking for lighting option which is trendy yet economical, cloth lantern is your best option. Not only are they fashionable but can easily be made at home, too. A pretty framework lantern with glittering mirrors and tassels is enough to uplift your mood by transforming magic everywhere. But remember to use low power light because with high power lights there is a chance that the cloth might get burnt.
Vintage lantern
Vintage lanterns add traditional and ethnic touch to both indoors and outdoors. Decorative vintage lanterns stay alive in ample variety of designs and colours. These lanterns are made up of material such as bronze, copper, steel et al and are an ideal option for creating a romantic and soothing lighting.
Paper lantern
Colourful balloon-like paper lanterns are inexpensive and is a successful method for making home decor looks creative. These are considered as a sign of cheerfulness, good fortune, wealth and protection. They also have lengthy shelf life. If used in dry conditions, it can be stored away for future use.
Floating water lantern
These are comparatively small in size and are ideal for pool parties and lakes or just can be used as a decorative in a bowl filled with water. Floating lanterns are an ideal option for adding wisp of colors around for every occasion.
Bottle lantern
Discarded glass bottles of your house, can also be used as a sparkling lanterns and serve for tabletop decoration. This is probably the easiest one to execute. Glass bottles look beautiful when hung from the ceiling, providing soft lighting like an antique chandelier. These type of lanterns can also serve as kid’s ‘best out of waste’ projects.
Sky lantern
Remember the floating lights in the movie TangledIJ They are called sky lanterns and are no less than a novelty at birthday parties, weddings and any other unforgettable events. These lanterns are also considered as a sign of good luck in many countries and faiths.
They look like a small hot air balloon and are made of fire resistant papers, with a hole at the base where a small fire is supended. This fire helps the lantern soar upwards.
Halogen lanterns
Halogen lanterns are best suited for areas where there is a need for a bright source of light. It can also be hung over a kitchen table to help in cooking. It is ideal for giving an elegant look to bright lights. Halogen lanterns look their best in metallic shades.
Ceramic lanterns
Ceramic is generally used to make crockery. Wherein, nowadays-ceramic lanterns are very much into trend as a decorative for drawing room, bar areas, dinner tables et al. longitudinal ceramic lanterns is the best, as they make interesting lighting patterns.
Plastic lanterns
Plastic lanterns are also economical and long lasting. These lanterns in geometrical shapes and lively shades of colour are a wonderful decorative option.
The author is founder of Funcart.in