6. Lanterns with Warm Candlelight
As the days get shorter, lighting is what makes a porch feel magical instead of merely decorated. A cluster of lanterns with flameless candles gives you that warm evening glow with zero fire risk.
Group three lanterns of different heights together — black metal or wood frames look best with the fall palette — and let the soft flicker do the work once the sun goes down.
What You’ll Need
- 3 lanterns in varying heights
- Battery-operated LED candles with timers
- Small pumpkins to nest around the base (optional)
How to Make
- Place the tallest lantern at the back of your grouping and step the shorter ones forward.
- Drop an LED candle into each lantern and set the timer for dusk-to-bedtime hours.
- Nest a few mini pumpkins around the bases to tie the cluster into your fall display.