How to Decorate With Japanese Lanterns

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Lanterns are an important part of Japanese culture, and are used as both indoor and outdoor decorations. There are many types and designs of Japanese lanterns, including round paper lanterns, boxy modern style lanterns, and stone lanterns. They go well with many styles of Western decorating.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Paper, stone, metal or wood Japanese lanterns
Lantern-shaped metal votive holders

Step1

Add Japanese lanterns made of stone or small, metal votive holders shaped like Japanese lanterns to a garden to give it a Japanese look and feel.

Step2

Decorate indoor rooms or patios with Japanese stone lanterns. The lanterns work well with modern, eclectic and traditional decor.

Step3

Purchase paper lanterns for use in casual, modern or eclectic room settings. Many styles can be found online. They are inexpensive and available in neutral and bright colors. Some are painted with Japanese imagery like koi, geisha girls and Japanese characters. Personalize a plain paper lantern with Japanese characters or other scenes which may or may not be Asian inspired.

Step4

Hang a string of little paper Japanese lanterns for indoor or outdoor parties. They add a classy, festive touch and come in a variety of colors. They also can bring a little fun and color into everyday decor. Battery-operated versions are also available.

Step5

Get some boxy metal or wood lanterns with silk or paper panes. Their clean lines and simplicity blend well with modern decor.

Step6

Use Japanese lanterns as a starting point for decorating your space in a Japanese style. Add other small, inexpensive items over time. Eventually, you may want to totally completely decorate a room or your complete environment in Japanese style.