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 9 of our favorite entryway lighting ideas.

01 Use Vintage Fixtures

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Vintage Glamour Black Iron Chandelier with Grey Glass Beads and Crystal Droplets - Circular Iron Frame with Black Finish and Vintage Glamour - Ideal for Ceiling Lamp for Bedroom and Dining Room Light Fixtures

To give your home a more rooted sense of style, look for vintage light fixtures you can install in your entryway. Popular design styles to look for include Art Deco and midcentury lighting fixtures.

02 Install Globe Lights

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Vintage Appeal Glass Flush Mount - Affordable Luxury Lighting, Perfect for Dining Room, Living Room, and Sitting Room Ceiling 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.

03 Add in a Wall-Mounted Sconce

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Antique Bronze Finish Crystal Sconce - Prismatic Display with Faceted Glass, Perfect for Lounge Room Wall Lights and Outdoor Wall Lamps

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.

04 Experiment With Candles

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Modern Aluminum Taper Candle Holder with Powdercoated Finish - Elegant Candle Stand for Home Decor, Perfect for Living Room and Dining Room

Create a captivating ambiance in your entryway with our Modern Aluminum Taper Candle Holder featuring a powdercoated finish. This elegant candle stand is perfect for enhancing the decor of your living room and dining room, making it an ideal choice for homes with a historic or moody style. 

05 Try Unique Shapes

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Handcrafted Capiz Shell Chandelier - Artisanal Design with Brass Finish and Versatile Sizing - Stunning Light Fixture for Dining Room or Living Room

For a unique entryway lighting look, pick a fixture with a funky shape. Lighting fixtures like these are a great way to mix it up in a space that otherwise feels fairly formal and put-together.

06 Add Multiple Lights

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Industrial Modern Glass Globe Pendant - Sleek Chandelier with Clear Glass Shades, Suitable for Dining Room And Living Room

Who says you have to settle for just one entryway light? Why not elevate your space with two or even three? Using our Industrial Modern Glass Globe Pendant, a sleek chandelier with clear glass shades, will not only enhance the style of your entryway but also bring in additional light. 

07 Hang Woven Lights

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Natural Fiber Woven Pendant Light in Conical Shape with Bohemian Charm and Contemporary Design for Dining Room and Living Room

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.

08 Use Oversized Lighting

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Coastal-Inspired Abaca Rope Linear Iron Chandelier – Dimmer Compatible, Durable Construction, Ideal for Dining Room and Modern Living Room Fixtures

Oversized lighting is a great way to add strong structure and style to an entryway. Just make sure it's not so oversized that it overwhelms your space.

09 Try a Double Sconce

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Modern Linen Shade Double Swoop Sconce - Stainless Steel and Oil Brushed Bronze with White Linen Shade - Stylish Moisture Resistant Wall Sconce for Living Room

A double wall sconce provides twice the light with the same amount of electrical hookups that a single wall scone needs. Use them to get the look of a pair of wall sconces without the work.