Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to turn your attention toward sprucing up the area where you’ll be spending most of the summer months (and in particular, nights): your outdoor space. Whether you have a petite patio, a narrow city balcony, or even a sprawling lawn, Aldi is selling the cutest outdoor lights that’ll add a pop of spring color while lighting up your outdoor space as you transition into evening — and these patio-season heroes cost less than $10.
Why You’ll Love Aldi’s Solar Decorative Metal Lanterns
For just $7.99, Aldi’s Belavi Solar Decorative Metal Lantern doubles as both lighting and patio decor with your choice of either blush pink, power blue, or lime green colorways. Measuring 7.75 inches in height with a 4.75-inch diameter, the stamped metal lantern is a compact option for even the most narrow or cramped outdoor setups. While they’re relatively small, they pack a punch with a soft glow emanating from the different patterns.
Speaking of patterns, each of the three lanterns — which come outfitted with a AAA battery that gets charged by sunlight — features a unique stenciled design. The light pink one will glow with flower designs, while the blue one has fan-inspired ones. Meanwhile, the green option is perfect for plant-lovers, thanks to the monstera-style cutouts.
As your summer patio days transition into a nighttime hangout with friends, these adorable lanterns effortlessly light up your space by automatically turning on at dusk (when it gets dark) and then off at dawn (when it gets light). Once you’re ready to head back inside for the night, you don’t have to worry about remembering to switch it off. And after a full six hours of charging the next day, the Belavi solar lantern will be ready to go again once the sun starts to set.
Can’t Find These Lanterns in the Store? Then You’ll Love This Alternative
You can order these lanterns online on Aldi’s website with an Aldi account, or you can swing by your local location to see if they’re in stock. At Home is also selling similar outdoor lamps that are solar-powered with floral designs carved into the metal body.
The At Home lanterns, which are just slightly more expensive than the Aldi version at $9.99, are also slightly taller (10 inches instead of Aldi’s 7.75) and available in three different colorways: an indigo blue, a bright yellow, and a vibrant red. It has several good reviews, with happy buyers sharing that they love the “great flower pattern” and the “beautiful color.”
This post originally ran on Apartment Therapy. See it there: Aldi Is Selling the Cutest Outdoor Lanterns That Are Perfect for Small Spaces