The beauty and function which electrical assisted or battery operated paper lanterns serve is very outstanding. Some people like to boast off their backyards with heavy lighting to their friends and neighbors so what they do is they spend a lot of money just for landscaping and all the beautification process. However, they will be frustrated when they find out that their friends will be able to visit them during daytime only.
So what's the point of spending a lot then?
To make the most out of your simple backyard, without spending too much on whatever process it takes to make it look good, why not try outdoor electrical or battery operated paper lanterns? Outdoor lanterns can light up security problem portions in your home to promote safety especially in areas where it is almost always dark. Areas where guests seem to trip easily can also be installed with these candle lanterns so people get to see where they're walking.
Lanterns for outdoors are usually made of metal and are shaped in different ways and styles. You might prefer the Japanese-styled shoji-style lanterns or the classic Chinese paper lanterns. It is entirely up to you. Who knows, for a US citizen enjoying the great outdoor life, perhaps choosing a lantern that looks more rustic may be a preferable choice and it is a good way to go.
Most of these lanterns are made out of metal with the windows made out of clear to semi-opaque material like thin plastic to let the light out. So if you want to host a party and create a different aura, then using these types of plastic lanterns would do the trick. Many of them are collapsible so you can easily store them away for the next party.
Paper lanterns can perk up your area wherever you put it. These lanterns are commonly run through a string found on posts or even walls.
The authentic ones have a real candle for the lighting instead of hooking it up to an energy source. Most of these lanterns resist fire and have bamboo ribs as framework. The lanterns have a space for melted wax to go out.
There are some people who use lanterns for areas which they gather upon, so wax melting on their heads is not an option. In this case, the battery operated paper lanterns or electricity generated candles would help solve this problem. Usually, nobody will ever know the difference unless you tell them.
If you want to create a scenario of simplicity and beauty, let paper lanterns glaze your backyard with a happy shimmer and let it light up your space dancing against the dancing night stars.