Affordable Accent: Paper Lanterns

Last week we talked about 10 good ideas for renters to really feel at home and one of the tips was to change out your lighting. There are some great design ideas out there. An easy and affordable option?

Paper lanterns. We've posted here, here and here about paper lanterns and hope to inspire some of you Apartment Therapy readers to consider adding this accent into your home to create ambient lighting and an intimate vibe.

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For some reason, big ricepaper lanterns always make me happy...
...must come from seeing them in the streets during the summers and festivals in Japan.

posted by bepsf on June 19th 2009 at 5:32pm
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yes. the paper lantern. I adore them, and regardless of the setting, they always shout "lets party" to me.

posted by splatgirl on June 19th 2009 at 9:04pm
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The abundant cluster of varying-sized lanterns, all reflected by the crazy mirror wall: OMG YES PLEASE.

I'm not usually a fan of paper lanterns (too reminiscent of dorm life), but this once again confirms my theory that cheap shit looks AMAZING in groups.

posted by Chester Shoeshine on June 19th 2009 at 9:45pm
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...upon further thought, a lantern-cluster like that would be a totally brilliant solution to hiding a crappy overhead rental light in a place that does not allow you to change out lighting fixtures. I am so doing this in the dining room.

posted by Chester Shoeshine on June 19th 2009 at 9:48pm
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How ever did they do those mirrors? ? ?

posted by MaeEast on June 19th 2009 at 11:28pm
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When you hang that many of them, how do you deal with the wires???

posted by Alexis9 on June 20th 2009 at 12:26pm
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I love the cluster too! I snapped this photo at the DIFFA event last winter. See the full post here http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/dining-room/atla-on-the-town-diffas-dining-by-design-2008-063022

And, Chester Shoeshine, love your comment!

posted by RebeccaATLA on June 20th 2009 at 8:48pm
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