There are many different types of outdoor lanterns that can be used both at home and away. The first thing many people think of when they think of outdoor lanterns are traditional outdoor kerosene lanterns. These are the type with the glass on top that set directly on top of the kerosene bottle that fuels the flame. With the little net lights, they can be adjusted to fit the preferred level of lighting and make excellent fishing or camping lights. This type of outdoor lantern, however, doesn’t make the best type of light for an outdoor get-together at home.

Instead, for this purpose, you may want to use some type of outdoor party lanterns. There are many types of outdoor lantern light fixtures you can choose from that will make excellent party lights. Among these, you can easily locate outdoor candle lanterns. Some types of candle outdoor lanterns are basic candles, and some also include bug repellent within the wax of the candle. While you may expect these to smell bad, they traditionally are citronella, which repels insects but also has a citrus smell. Another type of outdoor lighting that contains a flame is torch lighting. Sometimes referred to as exterior post lanterns or tiki torches, these run on oil (sometimes a bug repellant) and provide light through a torch.

If you aren’t looking for outdoor lanterns that contain a flame, you can still light up the exterior of your home. Exterior three light post lanterns provide quite a bit of light, as can a solar outdoor lantern (a lantern that stores energy from the sun during the day to provide light at night). Or, if you are interested in more of a party style light, you can use an outdoor Japanese lantern. This type of outdoor paper lantern can provide a low-level light while also adding decoration to the outside of your home for your party. Choosing outdoor lanterns can be a difficult task, but you can often find the perfect type of outdoor lanterns for your needs. One excellent place to look is garden supply stores or online stores. At either place, you will be able to find a wide selection of outdoor lanterns that range in price and effectiveness. You can also find outdoor lanterns that work great when you will not be near your home, such as kerosene lanterns or battery-operated outdoor lanterns. Once you have found outdoor lanterns that will work for you, you will see that experiencing the outdoors at night will never be the same.