Outdoor hanging chandelier using lanterns

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Outdoor hanging chandelier using lanterns on a ladder

Creating an outdoor hanging chandelier using lanterns is easier then you think if you have a wooden ladder and a few decorative lanterns. Whether the lanterns are turned on or not, the hanging chandelier provides interest and really becomes the focal point in your space. 

outdoor hanging chandelier using lanterns

Although the outdoor hanging chandelier is not intended to fully light an entire space, it’s perfect if you are trying to create “mood” lighting while dining or entertaining on the patio.

I purchased most of the lanterns at retail stores in the area such as Home Goods, Pier One and Target. Some of the other lanterns were one’s that were already on hand.

Shop lanterns you can use for this project

 
outdoor hanging chandelier using lanterns

Supplies needed for Outdoor hanging Chandelier using lanterns

Flat wooden ladder
Jute rope
chain
anchors
eye bolt
lanterns
 
outdoor hanging chandelier using lanterns

Steps for Outdoor Hanging Chandelier using lanterns 

Step 1:
Layout the desired position of your lanterns on your ladder.  The length of your ladder will determine the number of lanterns that you need. Mix the position of the lanterns by color, size and texture.

close up of lanterns on a table
Step 2:
Where on the ceiling do you want the ladder to hang? Once you figure that out where you want your ladder in the space, secure your eye hooks into your ceiling equal distance apart. I also used anchors because of the weight of the ladder and lanterns. Make sure your ladder is secure hanging from the ceiling.
 
ceiling before hanging ladder
Step 3:
I used jute rope to hang the ladder from the ceiling. I also wrapped the jute around the metal chain on the ceiling.
 
rope wrapped around bolt in ceiling hanging ladder
 
close up of ladder secured in ceiling

Step 4:
Level the ladder by adjusting the rope on each side. Once you determine that the ladder is level and secure,  trim the ends of the rope off.

hanging ladder on ceiling with rope
 Step 5:
Tie your lanterns on with the jute. I used varying lengths of rope with each lantern. Place battery operated candles in each lantern.
 
outdoor hanging lanterns
 
 The mix and collection of using different lanterns, really helps to create a focal point, don’t you think?
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39 Comments

  2. Oh Laura…this looks over the top FAB!!!!!! What a great idea and I see a touch of that beautiful blue we both seem to be craving lately! : ) I LOVE this and it looks AMAZING…heads will turn for sure. Hanging them from the ladder is sheer brilliance…5 stars out of 4 my friend!!!! hugs and have a great one!

  8. While everyone else is ooohing and ahhhhing over the actual cuteness of the lantern ladder, I'm gonna give you the Bliss A+ award for clever wording, you know, the stepping up the step ladder.

    Bliss

  27. I didn't know you had a twin sister! How neat. That is really a cute idea. I like the rustic look of the ladder hanging by rope and the ability to hang anything from it is so nice. I bet it looks pretty at night all lit up!

  28. Wow Laura, this is such a clever idea. It really came together beautifully. I bet the night time glow is amazing.

  31. I want to sit on your patio a bit~so welcoming! We are building a pergola, so I won't need the ladder, but I will borrow your idea to hang the lanterns!

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