Outdoor Lanterns

Brighten your path, backyard, and patio with outdoor lanterns, available at Macy's. We carry all kinds of home décor for inside and outside the home, so whether you're shopping for an outdoor wall lantern or the latest in landscape & pathway lighting, you'll find it all in one place. If you're considering adding outdoor lighting to your property, you'll want to learn more about outdoor lanterns. These fixtures can be freestanding or wall-mounted, and they come in an array of looks, which makes it easy to match your home's architectural and landscape style. We'll explain how to choose one that works with your lawn, patio, or deck. 

Outdoor Lantern Basics
So, what are outdoor lanterns? Most importantly, they're a kind of lighting specifically designed for outside use. These fixtures can withstand wet weather, wind, and prolonged sun exposure thanks to special treatments. Some versions are wall-mounted, like outdoor porch lanterns, while others attach to an outdoor lantern post. They can light the yard with a few different power sources. The main types are solar, electric, gas, or battery-powered. Solar-powered lantern outdoor lights are the most energy-efficient of the bunch. Battery-powered outdoor lanterns forgo cables for an elegant, cord-free look. Gas lanterns are usually cable-free as well; they use an electronic ignition wired through a switch. However, they need to be connected to your gas line by a licensed professional. Electric outdoor lanterns are wired through a bracket or plugged directly into an outlet. 

Choose the Perfect Outdoor Lantern Style
Once you've decided on the type of lantern for decoration, consider what sort of look fits your space. While black outdoor lanterns are the most common color, white and several different metal options, such as brass, copper, and steel, are also available. There's a wide berth when choosing a design, though. Go with sleek modern lanterns to match mid-century, ranch, or craftsman-style architecture. Antique-looking hanging outdoor lanterns make beautiful focal points underneath the porticos of colonial revival and Italianate homes. Or choose classic outdoor candle lanterns to suit cottage, farmhouse, and Cape Cod-style structures. (Note that the candles aren't real, fire-lit wicked candles; they're powered like other outdoor lamps.) Be sure that the lantern you choose fits with your patio décor, too. That doesn't mean that your LED outdoor solar lanterns must exactly match your deck chairs, but you may want them to look like a cohesive group. 

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