From small red lanterns on a kitchen island to oversized floor lanterns beside a living room fireplace, these versatile accents make a noticeable impact at every scale. Use matching pairs to frame a doorway or staircase, or create a layered display with lanterns in different sizes. The collection ahead includes ideas for entryways, dining rooms, bedrooms, porches, and more.
Vintage Rug in a Classic Entryway
A wooden bench stands beside a floor lantern, and a vintage rug lies in front of the double front doors. The doors are white, with glass inserts and a transom window above. White shiplap covers both the walls and ceiling of the entryway.
Nautical Room with Battened Wall
At the center, a black side table holds an antique blue lantern. The nautical bedroom has blue-and-white bedding and identical wood frames. Compass wall decor hangs on a white accent wall with board-and-batten detailing.
Off White Wall with Metal Lanterns
The wall facing the living room is off-white, with metal lantern decor anchored to it. In the corner, a standing shelf sits beside the living room window. White drapes cover the window.
Entryway Staircase Gallery Wall
A white staircase, fitted with beige carpeted steps, is next to the black and white gallery wall. In the entryway, wood flooring runs toward the bright dining area. The white bench has a wood top, and a rustic lantern made of metal and a wood crate decorate it.
Lantern Entrance
White trim surrounds the black door, which is set into beige siding. A green wreath hangs on the door, while the porch holds a black bench and red lantern decor.
Black Lettered Porch Door
An artificial evergreen fills a yellow planter in the corner of the brick porch wall. The same brick wall supports a black lantern, and a black lettering decal is applied to the white door.
Holiday Porch Floor Lanterns
Two small red metallic lanterns sit on the floor beside a small Christmas tree with red decorations. A layered mat rests in front of the paneled front door, which has frosted glass inserts.
Half Moon Fall Console
In one corner, the kitchen has light blue cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Oak flooring runs toward it from the half-moon console at the kitchen entrance, where a fall garland hangs over both the wooden lantern and the wall-mounted rack holding hangers.
Metal Lantern Outdoor Space
Metal lantern decor sits on the floor beside a pumpkin arrangement. Planters filled with vibrant flowers are placed throughout the outdoor space. An off-white cushioned sofa stands against two windows with black frames.
Wooden Chest in the Bedroom
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A wooden chest with lanterns sits by the bed’s foot. In the center, a vintage black beaded chandelier hangs in the room. It is paired with a collection of bedding in beige, white, and gray and a wingback headboard in white.
Farmhouse Christmas Mantel Decor
A gray stone fireplace is accented with an arched mirror, black candle holders, and pine garland. Four neutral stockings hang above four vintage brass lanterns, and wood decorations can be added to the Christmas decor.
Neutral Low Profile Living Room Seating
A floor lantern rests on dark wood beside a textured rug. Near it, a cylindrical ottoman sits beside a fireplace finished with gray and white tiles, and the ottoman holds a small vase in white. The setting is a neutral living room.
Ottoman Styling with Faux Fur
A hand-lettered sign shares the wall above the large white sectional sofa with a vintage frame. The sofa is dressed with throw pillows in white and purple, and a small round side table stands at one end.
A beige tufted bench is used as an ottoman, with pine boughs and a runner made of faux fur on top. A white lantern on the bench contains a glowing candle.
White Dining Table Lanterns
An illuminated garland drapes over the side of a dining table in white and wood tones. White lantern decor suits a Christmas dining table, either in the center or on the floor. The lantern is also formed into a chandelier.
Gray Herringbone Entryway Flooring
The entryway has a white brick wall. On the wood console table are open shelves and neutral decor, with a metal lantern as an accessory. Above the table hangs an oval mirror.
Full-Length Living Room Reflection
In the reflection, the full-length mirror shows a white board-and-batten accent wall. A decorative lantern sits on a wooden stool in front of it. Nearby, a patterned rug furnishes a tree-stump coffee table and a white sectional sofa.
Recessed Living Room Storage
Two rustic wood lanterns in different sizes sit on the floor. The fireplace is made of gray brick, with a mantel and white shiplap installed above it. The mantel belongs to the fireplace.
Neutral Living Room Console Against and Behind Cream Sofa
Black metal lanterns form part of the neutral decor on the wall. The wall leads to a staircase with a black railing.
Black Orb Chandelier
The place settings are layered, and each includes a plaid napkin in black and white. The wood dining table is lined by light gray chairs with studs, while a black orb chandelier hangs above.
White Entryway Lantern
Bicycle wall decor sits beside the front door sidelight. Nearby, a white side table with a distressed finish holds white lantern decor and a vase of autumn leaves.
Wood Blanket Ladder
The white stool sits before a wood blanket ladder. A woven basket of flowers rests on the stool, while lantern decor on the floor contains one candle.
Uneven Stone Fireplace
Stone forms the uneven fireplace surface and the matching hearth that is part of it. The fireplace also carries a half log mantel.
A stained wood floor covers the living room. The black firebox has lantern decor and wood barrel decor next to it. Lori Morris, founder of The Selah Group, calls stone a durable material with a long service life that can tolerate high heat and give excellent heat insulation, which makes it ideal for fireplaces.
Cream Siding and Black Paneled Door
Multiple floor lanterns flank a porch mat with black lettering. White trim surrounds the entrance, while a black planter holds purple, blue, and yellow flowers.
Rustic Wood Console Table
A greenery wreath hangs from a wooden frame. Nearby, multiple white lanterns in varying sizes and styles are arranged on both sides.
Gray white holiday decor
Stockings and metal lantern decor are part of the display on the white arched fireplace mantel. An illuminated garland drapes across it. Nearby, a gray and white flocked Christmas tree completes the scene.
Platformed Brick Living Room Fireplace
Farmhouse items sit on the wood mantel beneath a rustic arched mirror. The larger arrangement also includes lantern decor and a bundle of pumpkins.
Antique Farmhouse Christmas Console
The display sits alongside a white staircase wall, with a large white clock on it. Open shelves are filled with Christmas ornaments that have wood accents.
Antique Brass Mirrors on a White Mantel
White pumpkins and lantern decor line the lower edge of the fireplace display. A fall garland and candlesticks accompany the arrangement, while a white brick border frames the fireplace and reaches onto the floor.
White Farmhouse Front Door
Pine branches fill two wicker baskets, while a white console table with festive embellishment displays Christmas ornaments.
Black Leaf Chandeliers in the Kitchen
The runner extends across the black island countertop. In the centerpiece, a bowl holds lemons and white lantern decor, while the surrounding area receives illumination from another element.
Easter Tablescape
Pink flowers and a colorful egg add detail to the scene. A green plant grows in two white pots, while two metal lanterns occupy another location. A gold mirror hangs on the light gray dining room wall, and a white rabbit plate rests on a warm wood table.
White Porch Seating with a Plaid Pillow
Lantern decor and a plaid pillow are used on the seasonal porch. A white porch swing and a white bench furnish the space, and the two pieces match.
Lantern Decor Along Wood Porch Steps
White flowers and multiple pumpkins lead toward the central area. Illuminated lanterns belong at both sides of the stairs, and the matching front door completes the setting.
Small Red Lantern Centerpiece
The backsplash covering the kitchen wall has a subway tile pattern, white tiles, and black grout. A white cabinet is located on the same wall. On the white countertop, a small Christmas tree completes the kitchen island centerpiece, which incorporates a small red lantern.
Lantern Centerpiece for a Wood Dining Table
The three windows are flanked by wood floating shelves and black sconces. White drapes are pulled open at the sides. In the dining room, lantern decor serves as the centerpiece on a wood dining table.
