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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Fireplace-Inspired Campsite Lanterns
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Sleep-Enhancing Bedtime Lamps
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Sky-Light Replicating Lighting Solutions
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Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
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Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Glamorous Camping Experiences
Volodymyr Hahonin Designs the LULU Glamping Experience
Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs
The Velaflame Replicates the Pattern of a Flickering Flame
Removable Head Portable Lamps
The Lexon Orbe Encourages a Person to Interact with It
Malleable Connected Illuminators
The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
Modernized Lantern Illuminators
The Ambientec MADCO Has a Cordless Design
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters
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Curtain-Style Smart Lights
The Govee RGBIC Curtain Lights Achieve a Stunning Light Show
Plant-Based Table Lamps
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Artistic Ribbon-Like Ceiling Lights
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Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Garden-Filled Ceiling Lights
The OEV Silence Lamp Collection Will Be at Salone Del Mobile 2023
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs
The Neon Crystal Cube by ZK Wong Combines Art and Utility
Campsite Illumination Accessories
Luci Solar Site Lights Come in Sets of Six with ABS Stakes
Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators
The Linear Table Lamp Plays with Shadow and Light Effects
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
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
Mixed Material Pendant Lights
The Gant Pendant Lights Show Off an Industrial Aesthetic
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Alternative Energy Illuminators
The IKEA x Little Sun 'SAMMANLÄNKAD' Collection is Elegant
Wide-Angle Campsite Flashlights
The Fenix CL28R Rechargeable Lantern Maximizes Illumination
Flame-Free Candle Warmers
The Retro Candle Warmer Lamp Doubles the Life of Candles
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
The 'TerraLume' Table Lamp by Yashi Jivnani is Touch-Enabled
Adaptable Campsite Illuminators
The BEYONDOP LED Camping Lantern Has a Three-in-One Design
Inaugural Paper Lantern Festivals
Singapore Will Host Its First Sky Lantern Festival
Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs
The Anywhere-Use Lamp is Slick and Extremely Versatile
Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes
Cubo Design Architect Designs the Circus Home in Japan
Contemporary Backyard Pavilions
AMDLD Circle Designs the Cosmo Pavilion for Ethimo
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
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
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
Space-Saving Desk Lamps
Joonyeol Bae Designs the Playful and Minimalist Light-Up Desk Lamp
Portable Mushroom-Like Illuminators
The 'ICHI' Table Lamp Has a Simple, Modular Design
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The MAX LANTERN Has a Three-in-One Design for Campsite Use
Glowing Tree-Surrounded Sheds
The 'Nightlight' Shed Glows After Dark for a Luminous Appearance
Orb Lighting Installations
Teamlab's Mangrove Island is an Innovative Display of Lights and Color
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Adjustable Playful Table Lamps
Flos Presents Two Sets of Lamps during Milan Design Week 2023
Cylindrical Magnetic Tripod Lanterns
The SinHanker Telescopic Lantern Works in a Variety of Ways
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
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
Recyclable Wax-Made Lighting Capsules
Daydreaming Objects Designs the Soft Solids Collection
Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps
Maro Designs the Otherworldly Space Traveler Lamp
Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps
The Helix Lamp by Liam de la Bedoyere Has a Playful Construction
Bulbous Bag-Like Illuminators
The Chorong Lantern by Hyejin Cho is Inspired by Korean Design
Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs
Adam Tihany and Contardi Lighting Design the Air Light
Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias
Light Bio Shines a Spotlight on the Enchanting Firefly Petunia
Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
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
Astronomical Concept-Inspired Lighting
Mavisten Edition Presents Its New Copernica Collection
Chandelier-Shaped Self-Watering Vases
Yeonsu Ra Designs a Beautiful Centerpiece for the Home
Mood-Setting Adventurous Lighting
FLoris Schoonderbeek Designs the Guidelight for Weltevree
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps
Heeyeol Yang Designs the Rain Man Lamp Structure
Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps
The Gingko Smart Vase Light Offers Ambient Illumination and More
Rope-Hanging Nomadic Portable Lamps
Samy Rhio and Petite Friture Join Forces on the Quesar Lamp
Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs
Ross Gardam Uses Dark Disks for This Stunning Design
Delicate Colorful Vases
delaO design studio.'s Anemona Collection is Stunning and Ethereal
Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs
The baraboda Twisted Lasercut Wooden Lampshade is intricate
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
Telescoping Outdoor Lanterns
The Devos Outdoor LightRanger Offers 1,200-Lumens of Brightness
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Ethereal Lunar Wall Illuminators
The 'Luna Piena' Wall Lamp by Simay Tokus is Otherworldly
Modern Vibrantly Designed Craftman
Leah Ring Transforms a New Craftsman House with Bright Hues
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights
Fung + Bedford Creates the Sora Pendant Light for Frandsen
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Elevated Outdoor LED Illuminators
The FLI PRO Telescoping Area Light Offers 360-Degrees of Light
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Suspended Origami-Like Lighting
The Sora Light by Fung + Bedford for Frandsen is Artistic
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
Lighthouse-Inspired Portable Lamps
Patricia Perez Designs the Mouro Lamp for Case Furniture
Honeycomb-Like Sculptural Lights
Tokio Designs the New Tri Light Inspired by Japanese Architecture
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
Nautical-Inspired Warm LIghting
Cathrine Bækken Designs the New Booi Lighting Collection
Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps
The New Sunne Lamp by Sunne is Powered by Solar Energy
Nature-Inspired Colorful Glass Vases
delaO design studio Creates the New Anemona Collection
Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers
Ross Gardam Designs the Volant Lighting Installation
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
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
Organically Fluid Lighting Collections
Nahtrang Designs the Pop Collection for Rakumba
Colorful Cubic Smart Lamps
The Neon Crystal Cube Light Evokes Vibrant Gradient Illumination
Wireless Lamp Renditions
The Tom Dixon Portable Collection Features Cordless Designs
Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Atsushi Shindo Designs the Warm HAORI Light Series
Chequered Garden Tea Rooms
Rashid Ali Architects Designs a New Garden Pavilion in Hargeisa
Smart Fairy Lights
Globe Electric's Smart Fairy Lights Elevate Any Room
Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders
Charles Kalpakian Designs Candleholders with Eldvarm
Childhood-Inspired Magnetic Lighting
The Orbe by Nelson Fossey is Sleek and Easily Portable
Perforated Light-Passing Art Installations
The Volvo Circle Pavilion Uses Tyvek Facades
Levitating Dynamic Ring Lamps
Inovaxion Designs the Levitos Ring Lamp with Various Functions
Modern Affordable Wall Lamps
The Poplight Wall Light Attaches to the Wall Without Damage
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
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Colorful Modular Outdoor Furniture
Patricia Urquiola Designs the Mangas Outdoor Capsule for GAN
Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps
Retro Candle Lamp Warms Up Scented Candles Without Lighting Them
Light-Oriented Outdoor Decor
Govee Launches a New Colorful Outdoor Light Collection
Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces
The Oru Camp Origami Outdoor Furniture is Efficient
Portable Split Camping Lamps
Xiaomi Release a Mijia Split Camping Lamp for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Comet-Inspired Lighting Series
The New Oort Series of Lighting is Inspired by the Oort Cloud
Colorful Geometric Desk Lamps
J Schatz Presents its New Range of Spot On Desk Lamps
Bulbous Whimsical Lighting Series
Jumbo Designs the Neotenic Collection for Petite Friture
Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions
Grau Architects Designs the Tea House Pavilion by the Lake
Whimsical Glass Bubbled Lamps
Youngeun Seo Designs the PEEKA Bulbous Lamp with a Playful Influence
Sleek Timber-Constructed Sheds
Fabric Designs the Nightlight Shed in Akaroa, New Zealand
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