Upholstered beige armchairs feature black buffalo plaid cushions beside lit Christmas trees. Other hints of festive charm include a black lantern topped with evergreen and a black reindeer silhouette. A Christmas-inspired sign sits between shuttered windows.
35 Black Lantern Décor Ideas for a Cozy and Classic Look
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December 29, 2022
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When you want to create ambiance and a welcoming vibe in your home, black lanterns are the perfect décor for function as well as style. Indoor or outdoor, lanterns are a beacon of beauty. The enclosed part of the lantern ensures your lighting is protected but they also look stunning when they aren’t lit!
Perfect for creating a cozy vibe, these decorative delights can be styled beautifully in any room of the house and will complement your interior, whatever the style. Don’t feel pressured to use black lanterns simply as light fixtures hanging from the wall. Experiment with this décor by grouping them on porch steps or sitting by a fireplace. Maybe you want to style them as a trio of varying sizes on your dining room table or standing alone on a floating shelf. There are plenty of ways to mix and match to find your preferred lantern look.
If you feel inspired to customize your space with black lanterns, check out some of our favorite ideas here.
02 of Rustic Spring Accessories for Porch
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A spring-themed porch includes a rabbit ornament contained within a lantern beside a black front door and welcome mat. Potted plants and a watering can also feature on the wooden flooring of this welcoming porch.
03 of Shabby Chic Shelf with Hints of Christmas
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A shabby chic shelf is adorned with vintage Christmas décor such as a wooden sign and bottle brush trees. Hanging candle lanterns create a cozy feel above the leather sofa topped with festive cushions.
04 of Porch Décor for Spring
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A gray front door displays a eucalyptus wreath to symbolize the arrival of spring. Other seasonal touches include a themed welcome mat beside a wooden welcome sign. A black lantern stands beside the door near a black bench and cushions.
05 of Black Front Door with Neutral Décor
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This front porch décor is simple yet effective with white potted plants surrounding a welcome mat on a striped rug. A eucalyptus wreath hangs on the black front door with glass panels, complemented by the black lighting of the lanterns.
06 of Lemon Tablescape for Patio Dining
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An exposed brick patio leads down to a lemon-inspired tablescape with woven placemats and foliage. Rattan furniture is placed beside beige frame windows near wooden beams. Lantern décor and topiary trees add a touch of elegance to this patio.
07 of Winter Touches in White Farmhouse Kitchen
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A farmhouse kitchen boasts white cabinetry, granite countertops, and rustic décor such as chopping boards, wooden signs, and Rae Dunn crockery. A black metal lantern, pine cones, and evergreen provide hints of winter.
08 of Neutral Living Room with Stone Fireplace
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A neutral living room showcases a white stone fireplace with a black lantern and candlesticks for modern tones. White storage units are topped with bohemian décor such as a woven tray and trinkets. A white floating shelf displays framed photos.
09 of Bohemian Styling for Built-In Shelves
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A neutral bohemian-inspired nook features white built-in shelving displaying book stacks, vases, and framed art prints. Black lanterns add a modern accent to the rustic brown and white tones and the natural elements of the potted plants.
10 of Simple Modern Farmhouse Hallway
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A minimalist hallway showcases white walls with paneled wainscoting that contrasts with stained wood flooring. Black metal lanterns hang on the wall above a white distressed bench with a cushion and chunky gray throw.
11 of Modern Farmhouse Wood Front Door and Lanterns
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Brick porch steps are accentuated by black and red lanterns beside wood columns. A modern farmhouse wood front door is installed on the white siding. Black sconces are affixed above a wicker rocking chair and Valentine’s décor.
12 of Seasonal Touches for Fall Porch
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A black front door with glass panels contrasts against the white shiplap wall of this porch. Metal sconce lighting hangs over fall décor such as pumpkins, flowers, and candles in black cage lanterns. A corn husk wreath hangs on the door.
13 of Halloween Entryway Ideas
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A white entryway displays a gallery wall of black framed images above a wooden bench. Hints of Halloween include black candle lanterns, themed cushions, and paper bats in a vase of branches.
14 of Beige Home with Black Front Door and Fall Decor
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This black front door is decorated for fall with a straw wreath and autumn leaf garland. Black lanterns with white candles accessorize the front porch, along with orange pumpkins, a straw bale, and a small wooden basket with mums. A white welcome sign hangs on the beige siding next to the front door.
15 of Brick Porch with Christmas Styling
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A double front door is decked with an evergreen garland against a brick porch. Hanging wreaths and black lanterns provide a cozy feel over the welcome mat on a buffalo plaid rug. A vintage sleigh adds festive charm.
16 of Black and White Stockings Hanging Over a White Fireplace
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Black metal lanterns sit on the white hearth of a fireplace in a white shiplap living room wall. Black and white stockings hang from stocking holders with black and white labels on a wooden mantel.
17 of Fall Décor with Vintage Touches
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A charming autumnal vignette features a rustic antique console table topped with black lantern décor, pastel pumpkins, book stacks, and tableware. A white corn husk wreath hangs on a vintage window pane on a whitewashed brick wall.
18 of Beige and Black Kitchen Decor for Christmas
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Black plaid rug is laid in front of white kitchen cabinets topped by a white countertop. A black sink faucet is mounted to the countertop in this farmhouse kitchen styled with beige and black kitchen decor for Christmas.
19 of Porch Inspiration in Shades of Blue
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A glossy charcoal gray front door stands between glass panels on this white porch. Welcoming décor such as a wreath, potted succulents, and lanterns in black and beige surround a welcome mat on a patterned blue rug.
20 of Gray and White Porch Styling
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A gray and white porch features wooden furniture with gray and white seating on a geometric gray woven rug. A circular stone table is topped with rustic décor. Black lanterns and a potted plant provide a welcoming touch.
21 of Natural Styling for Staircase Landing
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A white door stands against a contrasting black accent wall in this neutral staircase landing. A black ornate lantern provides an element of romance along with the soft textures of the pampas grass in a reclaimed wooden box.
22 of White Fireplace with Wood Mantel
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A white shiplap wall with built-in shelving boasts a white brick fireplace and a wooden mantel for a perfect modern farmhouse look. Décor such as black lanterns, candlesticks, vases, and woven baskets add to the rustic feel with a contemporary twist.
23 of Vintage Touches for Rustic Fireplace Mantel
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A mantel composed of reclaimed wood surrounds decorative stacked logs in this rustic space. Wood-framed mirrors sit amongst an evergreen garland entwined with twinkling lights. More Christmas touches include stockings, a vintage sleigh, a green lantern, and evergreen trees.
24 of Modern Patio Décor Ideas
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Rattan patio furniture is topped with neutral gray, green, and white cushions. Black metal and woven lanterns provide cozy décor beside potted plants on this large patio surrounded by trees.
25 of Trio of Black Lanterns on Porch
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A black front door with glass panels stands against a gray shiplap wall on this modern farmhouse porch. Topiary trees flank a welcome mat on a monochrome rug. Black lanterns with candles provide a modern feel in contrast to the wooden rustic sign.
26 of Cozy Gray and White Living Room
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A decorated Christmas tree shines beside a gray couch with white cushions and a throw in this living room. Black candle lanterns are mounted to a white wall beside a gray and white oversized clock.
27 of Textured Porch with Blue Double Front Doors
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Gray steps lead to bright blue double front doors on this neutral porch. A range of textures are showcased including a woven bag on a gray mounted coat rack with a distressed metal barn star.
A black lantern sits alongside ceramic planters on a striking monochrome bench.
28 of Modern Farmhouse Primary Bedroom
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This modern farmhouse bedroom features a reclaimed wood greige bed set against a charcoal wall. Black caged lanterns provide an industrial touch beside the rustic white window frame wall hangings. A wooden sliding barn door leads to a bathroom.
29 of White Porch with Autumnal Door Arch
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A white porch is bursting with autumnal color with a wooden front door surrounded by an arch of pumpkins and foliage. A black lantern hangs over the scene and matches the lanterns flanking each side of the door. A welcome mat sits surrounded by white pumpkins.
30 of Fall Porch in Shades of Brown
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A cozy, fall-inspired porch showcases cocoa brown shiplap walls surrounding rustic furniture. Rattan seating is topped with a blanket and cushions near a reclaimed wooden table. The cozy vibe is enhanced with black metal lantern décor.
31 of White and Wood Fall Entryway
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A fall-inspired entryway captures the charm of the season with wooden carved pumpkins on a white console table beside a black trapezium lantern. A white bench is topped with black and white cushions under an ornate wooden coat rack surrounded by autumnal accessories.
32 of Modern Décor with Circular Dining Table
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Modern sideboard buffet stands in this dining room next to a wood table with glass top and beige dining chairs. Sideboard is accessorized by a circular gold framed mirror and a collection of modern black décor.
33 of Wood-Tiered Tray with Halloween Decorations
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A side table is decorated with a wood-tiered tray featuring black, white, and orange fabric pumpkins, Halloween signs, and small white pitchers filled with fall leaves. A black lantern is set nearby, with black witches’ hats at the base on a woven round table mat.
34 of Wooden Door Frame on White Shiplap Wall
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A white and wood entryway celebrates rustic features such as a shiplap wall with a wood plank doorframe and step. A whitewashed brick bench is topped with neutral cushions below a trio of black lanterns for a modern touch.
35 of Black Lanterns on White Shelves
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Black lanterns provide elegant décor in this neutral bedroom with accent beige buffalo plaid wallpaper. White shelves also feature rustic items such as wood-framed photographs, book stacks, and wooden planters.
