If you're looking to add some whimsically bright colors to your backyard patio at night, then these vibrant lantern designs will definitely have your outdoor space illuminated in no time.
Lanterns are a very unique source of illumination, they are easily portable and can often be hung from ceilings, walls or even on trees. That's why choosing to decorate your space with a colorful lantern design serves to create a wonderfully relaxing and whimsical atmosphere, one that your guests will surely remember. Perfect for backyard parties or even just to set a romantic mood, these vibrant lantern designs are providing bold pops of color that will surely make any nighttime event shine.
From miniature solar-powered lanterns to dangling cubic lighting, these vibrant lantern designs will make any outdoor event something to remember.
29 Vibrant Lantern Designs
From DIY Origami Box Lights to Whimsical Bubble Lanterns:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 16, 2013 — Art & Design
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DIY Origami Box Lights
Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights
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Milk Jug Art
iPlay Patio Lanterns
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Geek Pumpkins
Jack o' Lanterns for Gamers
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Laterally Strung Lighting
The Daikanyama Pendant Lamp Mimics the Festive Lanterns of Japan
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Sun-Powered Mosaic Lamps
The Outdoor Solar Lantern Collection is Colorful and Bright
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Efflorescent Floral Lanterns
Tomomi Sayuda Daydream Series Blooms into Light
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Green Garden Lights
The Solar Soji Lanterns are an Eco Way to Light Up Your Outdoor Space
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Dangling Cubic Lighting
The Julian Appelius Dado Lamp Brightens Your Home with Geometry
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DIY Chic Jack-O-Lanterns
For the Coolest Halloween Pumpkin Try Funky Ombre Pumpkins
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Dotted Balloon-Inspired Installations
The Yayoi Kusama Installation in Norway is Hyper-Spotty
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Indian-Inspired Lighting
The Manak Pendant Lamp by Horchow is Exotically Ornate
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Tote Bag Lighting
The Hobo Lantern by Molo Design is Both Eco-Friendly and Portable
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Gigantic Glowing Spherical Lanterns
Golden Moon is a Centerpiece for the Festival in Hong Kong
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Lantern-Illuminated Interiors
The Design Agency Fills the Generator Hostel with Lavish Warmth
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Cardboard Campfire Lighting
Let the Urban Camper Project by Chieh-Ting Huang Light Up Your Life
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Whimsical Bubble Lanterns
these Cotton Ball Patio Lights Give Your Backyard a Romantic Vibe
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Crumpled Cloud Lanterns
The Ori Pendant Lamp Features a Textured Textile White Lamp Shade
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Handmade Copper Lighting
Bella Luz Studios's Illuminated Copper-Framed Art Panels
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8-Bit Gaming Lanterns
The Minecraft Light-Up Torch Brings Pixellation into the Real World
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Glowing Water Bottles
The Sollight Lightcap is an Eco Lamp & Canteen
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Morrocan Mason Lanterns
These Hand-Crafted Mason Jars from LITdecor Will Bring Easter to Your Home
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Melting Rainbow Jack-O-Lanterns
The Drip Crayon Pumpkin Tutorial is the Artsy Answer to Halloween
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Crimson Carboard Illuminators
The Red Honeycomb Lamp by Kyouei Design is Clever and Fun
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Miniature Solar-Powered Lanterns
The Soji Solar String Lights are Perfect to Hang Outdoors
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Giant Red Lanterns
Flammea Himmelslaterne Set Mood For Romance
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Chinese Lantern Tigers
The Giant Digital Origami Tigers Ring in the New Year
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LED Garden Lights
These Solar Lanterns Are Eco-Friendly and Stylish
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Reflector Lanterns
Steve Halterman Creates a Colorful Twist on Decor
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Spiky Sculptural Lighting
James Clar's ‘Spike Light' Looks Like a Giant Weapon
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Modernized Lantern Illuminators
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Seven-in-One Camper Lanterns
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Ethereal Space-Inspired Lamps
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Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters
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Curtain-Style Smart Lights
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Plant-Based Table Lamps
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Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
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Artistic Ribbon-Like Ceiling Lights
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Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators
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Campsite Illumination Accessories
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Traditional Tower-Inspired Lamps
The 'Pagoda Lamp' Takes After Pagodas for a Thoughtful Form
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
The Levante Origami Solar Panel is 50% Lighter Than Alternatives
Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art
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Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Health-Focused Bedside Lamps
The Philips Hue Twilight Bedside Lamp Creates an Inviting Ambiance
Functional Illuminated Bricks
Omar Gandhi Architects Creates the OG Brick Light for Various Uses
Playful Table Lamp Designs
The Toto Lamp by Fabien Cappello for Hem Makes a Statement
Palm-Sized Outdoor Lanterns
The BioLite AlpenGlow Mini Prioritizes Compactness and Capability
Zen Workstation Illuminators
The 'Bonsai' Desk Lamp by Jang Lee Jun Has a Peaceful Form
Earthy Terracotta Tablet Lamps
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Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas
Vinayan Ravikumar Designs the Origami-Like Bloombrella
Adaptable Campsite Illuminators
The BEYONDOP LED Camping Lantern Has a Three-in-One Design
Inaugural Paper Lantern Festivals
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Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs
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Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
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Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Contemporary Backyard Pavilions
AMDLD Circle Designs the Cosmo Pavilion for Ethimo
Naturalistic Biophilic Lamp Designs
The Bioo Lamp Turns On and Off by Touching the Succulent
Romantic Modern Lighting Sources
Graypants Designs the New Wick S Evening Light Source
Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions
Foster + Partners and NEON Create Two Pavilions in London
Calming Orb Lamps
Studio Waah's Orb Lamp is Minimalist and Eye-Catching
Elegant Avian-Inspired Illuminators
The Flamingo Mini Light Features a Sleek Aesthetic
Nostalgic Seasonal Candle Collections
The Yankee Candle Bright Lights Collection Has Five Scents
Orb Lighting Installations
Teamlab's Mangrove Island is an Innovative Display of Lights and Color
Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias
Light Bio Shines a Spotlight on the Enchanting Firefly Petunia
Adjustable Playful Table Lamps
Flos Presents Two Sets of Lamps during Milan Design Week 2023
Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
Sevval Kalaycikli Designs a Series of Light & Glass Tables
Blown Glass-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Gauzak Design Studio Creates the Luisa Collection of Light
Versatile Camp-Ready Lighting Solutions
The Dometic GO Area Camp Light is Incredibly Practical
Cosmic-Inspired Lamp Collections
Rollo Studio Presents the New Aureole Collection of Lighting
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Extending Illuminator Camping Lanterns
The 'Fezoom' Outdoor Camping Lantern Works in Multiple Ways
Minimalist Outdoor Swings
KUNDESIGN's Flow Swing Will Surely Accent Any Outdoor Space
Recyclable Wax-Made Lighting Capsules
Daydreaming Objects Designs the Soft Solids Collection
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps
Heeyeol Yang Designs the Rain Man Lamp Structure
Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps
The Helix Lamp by Liam de la Bedoyere Has a Playful Construction
Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators
The 'Flying Lamp' Has a Wavy, Contoured Construction
Suspended Origami-Like Lighting
The Sora Light by Fung + Bedford for Frandsen is Artistic
Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs
Ross Gardam Uses Dark Disks for This Stunning Design
Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps
Jihoon Shim Designs the Half Lamp Inspired by Origami
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights
Fung + Bedford Creates the Sora Pendant Light for Frandsen
Telescoping Outdoor Lanterns
The Devos Outdoor LightRanger Offers 1,200-Lumens of Brightness
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps
We+ Designs the Beautiful Remli Lamp Using Rubble and Debris
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Moon-Inspired Column Lights
Olivier Vitry’s MOONLIGHT Collection Adds a Dose of Texture
Inflatable Colorful Lamps
Eva Ausmann Designs the Vibrant SQUEEZE Inflatable Lamp
Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps
Solenn Roch Designs the Wasaga Lamp with a Flared Look
Christmas Decoration Spirit Packaging
Renais Festive Lantern Edition Comes with Gift Wrap and More
Lighthouse-Inspired Portable Lamps
Patricia Perez Designs the Mouro Lamp for Case Furniture
Ethereal Oil Lamp Systems
The TIWA Gallery is Beautifully Lit up by A Realm of Light
Innovative Solar-Powered Outdoor Lights
AiDot Released the Linkind SL5 Smart Solar Spotlight
Instrument-Inspired Wall Lamps
The Louis Collection by Sara Schoenberger Honors a Jazz Musician
Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps
Karakter Designs the Lari Mini Lamp with a Soothing Theme
Custom Scent-Altering Lamps
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Spiky Palm Tree-Inspired Lamps
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Moon-Inspired Lighting Designs
Woodenedot's LUA Light Replicates the Cosmic Themes
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
&Tradition Designs the Portable Pivot Lamp
Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights
The Pofu Lamp Adds a Calming Mood to Any Space
Nature-Inspired Lighting Series
The Team at LFD Official Creates the BIOMES Lighting Capsule
Bulbous Bag-Like Illuminators
The Chorong Lantern by Hyejin Cho is Inspired by Korean Design
Minimal Modern Oil Lamps
Eri Tsunoda of Serval Designs the Fire Capsule Oil Lamp
Sleek Outdoor Lighting Series
GUBI Presents the Satellite Collection by Mathieu Matégot
Rare Akari Light Sculptures
The Noguchi Museum Shop Unveils Its Rare Akari Light Sculptures
Soothing Wall-Mounted Illuminators
The Upton Wall Lights Come in Three Styles
Dual-Function Gas Lanterns
The 'Beacon Lantern' Works for Lighting and Cooking
Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights
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Vibrant Light Festival Displays
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Dynamic Colorful Glass Designs
Kosta Boda, Hanna Handotter, and Front Design the Pavilion Set
Solar-Powered Pest Lanterns
Techko Group Debuts the Solar Zapper Lantern for Pest Control
Wireless Lamp Renditions
The Tom Dixon Portable Collection Features Cordless Designs
Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Atsushi Shindo Designs the Warm HAORI Light Series
Organically Fluid Lighting Collections
Nahtrang Designs the Pop Collection for Rakumba
Chequered Garden Tea Rooms
Rashid Ali Architects Designs a New Garden Pavilion in Hargeisa
Festive Light Painting Techniques
NASA Astronauts Creates Captivating Light Paintings
Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions
The Banana Lamp by Gazzaladra Uses Precise 3D Scans
Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders
Charles Kalpakian Designs Candleholders with Eldvarm
Perforated Light-Passing Art Installations
The Volvo Circle Pavilion Uses Tyvek Facades
Childhood-Inspired Magnetic Lighting
The Orbe by Nelson Fossey is Sleek and Easily Portable
Levitating Dynamic Ring Lamps
Inovaxion Designs the Levitos Ring Lamp with Various Functions
3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections
Aleksandra Gaca Unveils the Coastal Breeze Collection
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Miniature Portable Ambiant Lamps
Nuura Introduces the Sleek Blossi Table Mini Lamp
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
Light-Oriented Outdoor Decor
Govee Launches a New Colorful Outdoor Light Collection
Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces
The Oru Camp Origami Outdoor Furniture is Efficient
Structural Washi Paper Lamps
Isamu Noguchi Designs the Stylish Akari Lamps Using Paper
Solar System-Inspired Lighting Series
LFD Official Presents the COSMOOVAL Lamp Series
Playful 3D-Printed Lighting Designs
Emil Robbrecht Designs Vibrant Sustainable Lamps
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
Colorful Geometric Desk Lamps
J Schatz Presents its New Range of Spot On Desk Lamps
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The AUGE Minimalist Fusion Has a Three-in-One Design
Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights
Sujeet Kakad Designs the Nature Inspired Pendant Light
Lantern-Inspired Soft Lighting
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Colorful Zodiac Candles
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Whimsical Glass Bubbled Lamps
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Dazzling Gradient Lighting Systems
Moonside Presents the Star Bulb with Gradient Lighting
Sleek Contemporary Luminaries
Landscape Forms Presents the Outline Collection of Lighting
Outdoor Twisted Light Lanterns
iu Llong Designed the Twist Camping Lantern for Havnby
Lantern-Topped Sleek Workshops
Cabinet Designs the Gardeners House in a Park in Geneva
Whimsical Flowing Woodland Villas
Thilina Liyanage Designs the 3 Bedroom Balinese Villa
Sunset-Inspired Printed Glass Furniture
Alejandra Gandía-Blasco Designs the Iris Collection
Whimsically Bright Napkin Holders
PELEG DESIGN Creates the Memorable Balloonapkins
Lantern-Dangling Steakhouse Restaurants
Rosendale Design Decorates Aragawa with Paper Pendants
Portable Tilted Battery-Powered Lamps
The Lumio Ovo Lamp is a Lithium Polymer Battery Light
Sparkler-Holding Glass Jars
Kenji Fujii Designs the Sparkler in Your Palm Glass Jars
Woven Leaf Lamp Concepts
Antoni Martorell Pascual Designs the Catalina Table Lamp