Lanterns in all shapes and sizes popped up at Diffa’s Dining by Design event, and not all of them hung predictably from the ceiling. Here’s a look at how designers incorporated the decorative light sources into their creations.
Note: You can find all of our coverage on Diffa's Dining by Design event here.
A cluster of white paper lanterns in various sizes hung above Barclay Butera's table.
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Soolip and Floracopia's designers fashioned paper lanterns to look like mini hot air balloons, suspending small baskets beneath them for a playful touch.
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Instead of suspending lanterns over the table, where they would have competed for attention with a large driftwood horse centerpiece, Paige and Coleman's designers placed two large lanterns on the outer corners of a rug.
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Fine and Faucet's designers strung tall and round bronze-hued lanterns over their table, casting a tranquil glow that was in keeping with the Zen-like look of the design, which included a number of Buddha statues.
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