This IKEA Portable Lantern Brings Modern Elegance and an Enchanting Glow to Outdoor Patios – All for Less Than $20
Light your patio in style this summer with this lantern, and watch as it effortlessly sets the mood for evenings spent outdoors
There's no better way to spend a hot summer day than by enjoying the outdoors. But after the sun goes down, it helps to have some source of outdoor lighting that can move with you wherever you go – from your outdoor dining table to the couch and even poolside for an evening dip.
That's why IKEA's SOLVINDEN Lamp is at the top of my wish list this summer. Lightweight and easy to carry, this portable lamp is an instant mood-setter with its soft, ambient glow. Not only that, but its modern design makes it a statement piece in its own right. Wherever you decide to hang out outside, this lamp can come with you, effortlessly lighting up the scene and elevating it with some stylish flair. And at less than $20, you can pick up multiple to dot around the patio or along the dining table.
With its battery-operated, wireless design, this LED lantern conveniently lights up outdoor areas after nightfall. Made with a steel frame, it's durable, too – perfect for use outside. This lantern casts a chic downward glow that'll illuminate tablescapes or other settings after the sun goes down.
It's designed to resemble a traditional lantern, with its top handle and elongated shape. Only here, it takes on a totally revamped look – a striped silhouette, a trendy color, and, conveniently, a completely wireless form. I can picture it already – lighting up an evening meal on my small patio's dining table, resting beside me on an outdoor side table while I read at dusk, or even perched on the grass as I enjoy an evening picnic.
This lantern is the perfect size with its 5 1/2" diameter and its 12" height – it won't take up too much space on an outdoor coffee table or side table.
Reviewers rave bout this lantern, calling it 'super cute' and 'high quality'. Others mention its unique light output – because of its striped silhouette and down-casting light, this lantern creates a unique glow when turned on. And despite its open-air form, reviewers remark on its stability on windy nights.
So, if you're like me and you always seem to be moving about your outdoor space at night, then I think IKEA's SOLVINDEN Lamp is exactly what you need to keep all of your outdoor activities stylishly lit.
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This lantern might be a splurge, but I think it's totally worth it. Its design is so chic and charmingly retro. I just love its sage green color, as well as the fact that it's dimmable by design. This lantern can easily elevate your next outdoor gathering.
The SOLVINDEN Lantern isn't the only outdoor lamp from IKEA that's caught me by surprise. In fact, the brand just dropped the AVHÅLL LED Outdoor Portable Lamp – a chic, restaurant-style portable lamp that brings the well-loved chrome decor trend to outdoor tablescapes.
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