Whether tall or small, individually or in groups - lanterns are a wonderful decoration for every occasion and should therefore not be missing at Christmas. They already have a great charm, but they can radiate even more beautiful Christmas mood with the right decorations. With the help of different decorative elements you can use a simple lamp all year round and the Christmas season is no exception. Appropriately, we have also put together some nice ideas that you can use if you want to decorate a lantern for Christmas.
Lanterns as a simple decorative idea for inside and outside
Not only new items, figures and decorations can be bought for the design of a decoration. Many of the possible things already have them at home. Over the years, Christmas tree decorations orOther Christmas decorationson that is no longer used. Now you can use them again and decorate a romantic lantern for Christmas. Decorate a lantern for the outdoor area as desired if you search for a decoration for the entrance area or redesign smaller models for the dining table. Take a look at the various options below.
Simply decorate with many candles
The candles are of course the classic and actually the decorative elements that are intended for the lights. They create a romantic atmosphere in the evening and make the surroundings particularly Christmas. That is why candles are also a beautiful variant with which you can decorate lanterns. Regardless of whether the lanterns you use are simple or ornate and ornamented, the candles will definitely come into its own. This variant with which you design the lantern for Christmas is neutral and fits any other Christmas decoration.
In addition, even the design with simple candles can be diverse. Not only a model can be put in. Candles can be combined in different shapes and sizes if you want to decorate a large lantern for Christmas. And there is still the very large selection of colors. The design with candles becomes particularly Christmas if you use them in suitable Christmas colors or with Christmas motifs. You are also welcomedesign even candlesWith the decoupage technique. If the lanterns themselves already have Christmas motifs or decorations, but a subtle candle is sufficient.
Fill the lantern with Christmas tree balls
Another simple idea is to use Christmas balls. Maybe you have already replaced your Christmas tree decorations over the years, but still keep the old one? Then you can now use the balls in an effective way by decorating a lantern for Christmas and filling it with you for this purpose. Of course, you decide which colors you put together here. It can be decorated one or two-color or colorful. Nor does it have to be balls. After all, there is tree decorations in a wide variety of shapes, so that you have free choice here again.
Lighting with fairy lights
An alternative to the candles is the light chain. And you have to admit that the decoration from the small lamps looks particularly beautiful. The large selection of fairy lights again enables various options. From classic yellow light to modern white to colorful lamps or those with certain shapes such as stars, everything that you like is.Christmas light chainsWithout a doubt, create a special mood.
Flick
What looks good for candles on the table is of course also suitable for the lights. This time it means the classic Christmas arrangement, which can consist of pine branches, cones and other elements. If you want to use it if you decorate your lantern for Christmas, you can not only use a wreath in which you place the lantern. You can also design the tip of the lantern. Use real candles for lighting, but then make sure not to close the trigger holes.
Use real or artificial natural materials for theChristmas arrangementsAnd combine them with loops, ligaments, balls, artificial snow and what else you can think of and is available to get a unique Christmas decoration for the house entrance or for the interior.
You can also use the arrangement both inside and outside the lamp or even combine both as in this example. Here the tip gets a small arrangement and the interior as well. In this case, use a real candle, you should not leave it unattended because there is a risk of fire. Use an LED candle to be on the safe side.
Tips and ideas with Christmas figures
If you have not found the right one under the design options mentioned above, with which you could decorate your lantern for Christmas, then this idea may be something for you. You can use the interior to set up characters in it. On the one hand, this has the advantage that they receive fewer dust catchers. On the other hand, their arrangements come into their own. If the lantern is large enough, you can even build up the nativity play in it and design with other things all around.
With a little imagination, a wide variety of things can be used to get an interesting and Christmas scene. How about the idea above, for which a toy car and a small artificial fir tree were used? A little imagination is required here, which can then be used wonderfully to design unique decorations for the side table, the staircase area or the fireplace.
Popular Christmas combinations
If you cannot make a decision, just choose several of the ideas and design different lamps for different areas of the house. So you can implement everything you like right away. The different variants can also be wonderfully combined. A Christmas lantern full of balls, for example, looks even more interesting, even if there is a chain of lights. From the outside you can then design them with a arrangement. Just take an afternoon and experiment with what you have until you have found the perfect arrangement and in this way create the perfect Christmas mood in any room and area of your home.
