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Porches & Decks Lighting Design Dilemma

porch lantern help!

5 years ago

Hi we are renovating our home and can’t decide on our porch lights. We have a wood door and will have white siding - we’re originally planning copper lights. But now with the wood door I’m not sure if they work together. Does this light wood color and copper go well together or would a black lantern be better? Thanks !!

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BeverlyFLADeziner
5 years ago
Personally, I would have selected the black to go with your window metal and door hardware. Besides the copper is not likely to stay that color for long.

I happen to be a big fan of oversized lanterns at the entrance, but perhaps one that is a bit more narrow might be more graceful. Just my opinion.
Marika Dixon
5 years ago
I would go with black to match the hardware on door.
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