Have you tried decorating your home with lanterns?

There’s been a sudden surge in the popularity of metal lanterns. From using them as they were intended to getting more creative - Local 4 Lifestyle Editor Jon Jordan knows all the ways you can use lanterns to elevate your home.

Jon joined “Live in the D” earlier in the week to show how you can create custom lanterns without spending a fortune. The next step is knowing how you can use them.

Lanterns can be utilized in many ways, both indoors and outside. Jon lists planters, centerpieces, birdhouses, candleholders, and tree toppers as a few of the ideas.

“You can make something really spectacular for under ten dollars, and have it look intentional,” Jon said.

You can check out the displays and see what else you can create by clicking on the video above.