23 Ideas for Lighting Your Home's Entryway
From wall or table lamps to decorative pendants and colourful LEDs, see the many ways designers have lit up an entrance
Kate Burt
26 September 2020
Houzz UK. I'm a journalist and editor, previously for the Independent, Guardian and various magazines. I'm now excited to part of the editorial team at Houzz UK & Ireland, bringing the best of British and Irish design, interiors and architecture to Houzz.com.
Houzz UK. I'm a journalist and editor, previously for the Independent, Guardian and... More
This photo series is designed to give you some coffee-break inspiration. Take five minutes for yourself and enjoy browsing these enviable spaces to get ideas for your own home.
Illuminating the entrance to your home can be tricky, with hallways often being dark or narrow. So how to introduce light in a way that enhances the space without overwhelming it, and creates a welcoming atmosphere rather than clinical brightness? Check out how these designers have done it in halls of varying shapes, sizes and styles.
Remember to click on a photo to know more about the designer’s work.
Illuminating the entrance to your home can be tricky, with hallways often being dark or narrow. So how to introduce light in a way that enhances the space without overwhelming it, and creates a welcoming atmosphere rather than clinical brightness? Check out how these designers have done it in halls of varying shapes, sizes and styles.
Remember to click on a photo to know more about the designer’s work.
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How is your hallway lit? Let us know your solutions in the Comments.
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How is your hallway lit? Let us know your solutions in the Comments.
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I thought It was a bit too much but my daughter loves it and she said it's cosier than before. ☺️
Time consuming but glad I did it. ☺️
Brilliant ideas, thanks