If you're looking for a beautiful and stylish way to light up your home's exterior, outdoor lighting is a must. There are many different types of exterior lighting fixtures that can really enhance the look of your exterior; however, outdoor hanging lanterns and wall-mounted lanterns are a great choice for any home.

At Southern Lights, we have a wide selection of these fixtures to choose from in a variety of styles and finishes. In this blog post, we'll share more information about these two types of exterior lighting and how they can be used to enhance the look of your home.

What Are Outdoor Hanging Lanterns

Outdoor hanging lanterns are a beautiful and stylish way to light up your home's exterior. They're perfect for adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to your outdoor space. These fixtures hang from a chain or bracket and cast a warm, inviting glow that is perfect for illuminating pathways, doorways, or entrances. Hanging lanterns come in a variety of styles, finishes, and sizes so you can find the perfect one for your home. If you're looking for an eye-catching exterior light fixture that will really make a statement, outdoor hanging lanterns are definitely the way to go!

How to Use Hanging Lanterns

Hanging lanterns can be used in a variety of ways to enhance the look of your home. They're perfect for adding ambiance and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. As mentioned, they're perfect for illuminating pathways, entrances, and doorways. They can also be used to light up a porch or patio area. Additionally, hanging lanterns can easily be matched as part of your home's exterior decor to create a unique and stylish look, boost curb appeal, and increase the value of your home.

What Are Outdoor Wall-Mounted Lanterns

Outdoor wall-mounted lanterns are installed directly to the wall and cast a downward light that is perfect for illuminating pathways, entrances, or stairways. Like hanging lanterns, they come in a variety of styles, finishes, and sizes so you can find the perfect one for the style of your home’s exterior. Depending on your exterior lighting needs, incorporating outdoor wall-mounted lanterns into your home's lighting scheme is a great way to achieve both function and style. If you're looking for a fixture that will provide ample lighting while also adding character to your home, outdoor wall-mounted lanterns are the perfect option!

How to Use Wall-Mounted Lanterns

Of course, outdoor wall lighting like mounted lanterns needs to be installed on walls near the walkway and entrances. They are perfect for a single or couple of lanterns up high on both sides of the doorway as well as at each side of stairways. Many homeowners with garages, whether attached or detached to their home, also like to install exterior wall lanterns next to their garage doors. Adding outdoor wall-mounted lanterns is a great way to improve the security of your home by lighting up dark areas and deterring potential intruders. They're also a great way to add some character and style to your exterior décor.

Both outdoor hanging lanterns and wall-mounted lanterns are both a beautiful and stylish way to light up your home’s exterior. Both provide ample outdoor lighting, are a great way to add ambiance, and create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Additionally, both can be found at Southern Lights. Our lighting showroom in Minnesota is the largest in the Midwest, so you can ensure that you can find the perfect outdoor lighting fixture for your home and needs. Browse our catalog online or visit our lighting store in Burnsville today.