Architectural elements help to add character and substance to an interior. A fine example of this is the current trend of using outdoor lanterns inside.

• Kitchen table. Better Homes and Gardens prominently featured a pair of bronze-finished lanterns.

Image via Better Homes and Gardens.

• Hallway:  Home on the Range Interiors selected contemporary architectural lanterns from Hammerton to light the long hallway in this contemporary rustic Steamboat Springs home .

Hammerton Lanterns add light and interest to a long hallway

• Entryway. An outdoor lantern is in this entry by Barbara Westbrook, seen in House Beautiful.

Image via House Beautiful. Design by Barbara Westbrook. Photo: Pieter Estersohn

• Foyer. A painted lantern with seeded glass was used in a rustic Pennsylvania farm house featured in Veranda magazine.

Image via Veranda Magazine. Photo: Francesco Lagnese. Design: Richard Keith Langham

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