Give your home the glow factor with Chinese lamps and lanterns

The sight of glowing paper lanterns grouped together to create a soft and welcoming light is something which would have been very familiar in Chinese homes of the past. Using lanterns and lamps to light a dark corner in a home or garden is the perfect way to bring a touch of oriental elegance into your interiors. From iconic Chinese lanterns made from paper, through to metal storm lanterns and elegant ceramic table lamps decorated in blue and white, using carefully chosen lighting creates a cosy, intimate feel.

Bring light in

Never underestimate the power of carefully chosen lighting to transform the look and feel of a room! Rather than dark corners and gloomy spaces, including a table lamp or two not only adds a point of interest, but useful light to read or watch TV by in the evenings. Remember that the right lighting really can help a room feel and look so much better, so choose lights which are as beautiful as they are practical! 

Introducing Chinese-style lighting

When it comes to Chinese lights and lanterns, a wide range of stunning designs are available, with options to suit all interior designs and styles. Ceramic table lamps are amongst our favourites - iconic Chinese blue lamps, with their instantly recognisable ‘vase style’ bases made from porcelain and decorated with designs from nature, mythical dragons or scenes from rural life. We love Chinese ceramic table lamps for their timeless styles and elegance which makes them the perfect addition to contemporary and traditional interiors alike. 

Handmade Chinese lanterns, with their intricate wire frames encasing a canvas shade are perfect for hanging from ceiling hooks, or as part of a table-top display. Don’t forget, though, that these traditional lanterns also look stunning when used as atmospheric garden lighting on warm summer evenings. We like to group Chinese lanterns of different sizes and colours together to light up a dull corner, or to add a festive glow to a party or celebration. 

Antique brass storm lanterns are an elegant and effortlessly stylish choice, ideal for use as a striking centrepiece on a sideboard or table. To create a soft, ambient light, we recommend church pillar candles placed in storm lanterns and grouped together. Traditional glass lanterns are also synonymous with oriental lighting and look beautiful when used indoors or in the garden. Large lanterns look stunning when placed on the floor or a garden path, whilst smaller lanterns in different sizes can be arranged in groups – why not try mixing styles and designs to create a unique look? 

We hope you’ll agree that Chinese lamps and oriental lighting offers a stylish and timeless choice for contemporary homes and interiors. Offering a simple way to bring a warm and welcoming glow to your home, including Chinese lighting in your home is a great way to add that all-important glow factor!