Your entryway serves as the first 'taste' of what's in store in the rest of your home, so it's important to get its style right. But more than just form, an entryway's function is important too. And one of biggest needs for an entryway's function is its lighting.
But entryway lighting doesn't need to be bland and builder-grade. Instead, it can be exciting, minimalist, down-to-earth, or whatever other style you're looking for. Keep reading to check out 8 of our favorite entryway lighting ideas.
01 Let Your Stained Glass Shine
If your front door features a stained glass window, consider making it the primary source of light in your entryway, at least during daylight hours. This will ensure its beautiful craftsmanship is the center of attention in your entryway.
02 Hang Woven Lights
Woven pendant lights are one of the most popular lighting choices out there right now. And for good reason—these down-to-earth fixtures give off light that falls somewhere in-between ambient and direct light, and they have plenty of texture too.
03 Experiment With Candles
Use a tapered candle (either real or battery-powered) for an entryway lighting solution with serious ambiance. This works really well for homes with a historic or more moody style.
04 Use Natural Light
Want your entryway to be awash in natural light? Install some skylights. Or you can fake it with the some recessed ceiling lighting that emits a gentle and cool light.
05 Follow the Lines
If you're using recessed lighting in a ceiling that already has a strong linear presence, make sure to install the lights along that same line, rather than intersecting it or going against it.
06 Add in a Wall-Mounted Sconce
For when you only need a little light, use a small wall-mounted sconce in your entryway. These come in a number of styles to match whatever you may be looking for.
07 Pair a Mirror With Your Sconces
The mirror-sconce-entryway combo is a great one, but not just because it makes it easy to double-check your makeup before you leave. The mirror also bounces the light from the nearby sconce around, brightening up your entryway.
08 Install Globe Lights
Glass globe lights provide the popular shape of flush or semi-flush mount ceiling lights, but with a much more vibrant and bright use of light. Plus, they look just as good when they're off as when they're on.
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