15 Contemporary Outdoor Hanging Lanterns

Adding lights to the landscape and exterior of the house will not just illuminate your home but would also upgrade its beauty. It is indeed amazing how lighting can affect the way a house looks. When you take a glimpse of a landscape with lighting, you will surely be able to appreciate its usage since it can give more emphasis to certain features in the landscape like sculptures or plants. But aside from that, it can also ensure safety to the homeowners who will pass through walkways, aisles and other passages outdoors. That is why, it is necessary to have lighting.

When we talk about lighting, it would include hanging lanterns. Outdoor hanging lanterns look great when placed along pathways or even on walls. It can illuminate your outdoor space and it can also be a good decoration for the area. So, today, we will feature outdoor hanging lanterns that have contemporary designs. Once you see them, you will no doubt be pleased with their designs.

Camelot Hanger Outdoor

Camelot Hanger Outdoor

Hinkley Lighting

With clear beveled glass panels and cast aluminum design in rich black finish, this outdoor lantern could add regal elegance to your outdoor space.

Lyon 4 Light Silver Lantern

Lyon 4 Light Silver Lantern

Uttermost

This lantern is made from metal forging and blown glass that combines warm silver and flowing etched glass.

Candler Outdoor Pendant

Candler Outdoor Pendant

Masins Furniture

This one looks like a little birdhouse-like pendant lamp that would perfectly fit in an Asian garden. Achieve simple elegance for your outdoor area with this lighting.

Rockford Collection 17″ High Bronze Outdoor Hanging Light

Rockford Collection 17

Rockford Collection

A blend of contemporary design with a traditional finish coming out as a lovely bronze light.

Seaside Collection Outdoor Hanging Pendant 1Lt

Seaside Collection Outdoor Hanging Pendant 1Lt

Kichler

A lantern that is at 16″ in diameter with Brushed Nickel finish and is U.L. listed for damp locations.

Casa Hanging Outdoor Lantern

Casa Hanging Outdoor Lantern

Hinkley Lighting

Olde black finish for this iron lantern is like a combination of contemporary and classic style. It uses a 100-watt Medium bulb.

Elm Hanger Outdoor

Elm Hanger Outdoor

Hinkley Lighting

The distressed amber etched glass looked even more dashing with the details of the exterior. This lighting is hand-made showing details that is nature-inspired.

Medford Lakes Bronze Outdoor Lantern

60880-51 Medford Lakes Bronze Outdoor Lantern

Sea Gull Lighting

This would be a good choice for an outdoor space with an Asian and contemporary theme.

Outdoor Hanging Pendant 1Lt

Outdoor Hanging Pendant 1Lt

Kichler

Define your style with the cylinder light of this lantern surrounded by an oval detail and ogee-shaped corner breaks.

Manor House Hanging Outdoor Lantern

Manor House Hanging Outdoor Lantern

Hinkley Lighting

A prototypical outdoor lantern featuring a Black finish and Beveled glass panels. This takes three 40 Watt Candle Bulbs.

High Outdoor Hanging Light

20 3/4

Thistledown Collection

Simple elegance is reflected from this lighting combining straight lines with some curves.

Livex Montclair Mission Outdoor Hanging Lantern

Livex Montclair Mission Outdoor Hanging Lantern

Livex Lighting

A hanging lantern perfect for larger porches because of its size. It features an iridescent Tiffany glass and bronze finish.

Mirror Lake Outdoor Hanging Lantern

Mirror Lake Outdoor Hanging Lantern

Livex Lighting Inc.

A six-sided hanging lantern that will come give off gorgeous lights from its Tiffany glass bulb. It is crafted from solid brass with bronze finish.

Quoizel JO1910IB Jonathan 1-Light Outdoor Hanging Lantern, Imperial Bronze

Wave Two Sleeper Sofa

Quoizel

We are sure that with a lantern like this, you will be able to go beyond your expectation for your outdoor decor.

Riverbank Collection Outdoor Hanging Pendant 1Lt AGZ

Louella - Cherry Red Leather Sectional Sofa

Kichler

Soft white linen mist glass is wrapped with aged bronze finish in square frame for this lighting with romantic details in rounded trim.

The outdoor hanging lanterns we see above are extremely versatile and can complement a variety of exterior spaces. Just imagine how they could shed gorgeous light to your outdoor space while adding beauty to it. Well, take your pick as to which one would fit your taste, style and budget. Aside from hanging lanterns, there are still other outdoor lighting that you can use like pathway lanterns and many others. If you want to see some landscape with lights, take a look at our round-up of for some ideas.