Entry Lighting Ideas

Lighting for the Entry...

In the entry, lighting should help define your space. Nowhere is decorator lighting used more successfully than in the foyer. Big and bold, or politely refined, the entrance to your home should be warm and inviting.

Chandeliers... One of the most important considerations when selecting a chandelier for a specific space is its size and placement. Since chandeliers are designed to command attention or be a focal point, it’s important to get it right. Here are some simple guidelines used by the pros:
When determining whether to hang a flush, semi-flush, or multi-tiered chandelier in your foyer, be advised that the bottom of the fixture should be at least 2.2 meters from the floor.
For two-story foyers, if there is a window above the front door, center the chandelier so it can be seen from outside.
If your foyer is extra-large, you may also want to add wall sconces or step lighting.

Spectacular Stairways
No matter if you want formal, glamorous or fun, these designers
have your sytle. From very contemporary to traditional,
you can blend with the architectural design of your stairway or
add personality to a monolithic look. Lighting on stairwells is especially important since recessed down lights won't help. Wall sconces and step lights provide ambient lighting in a space where you need light.

Flora by Hubbardton Forge

Luna by Hinkley Lighting

HINT: When you are hanging a pendant at your entrance, be sure not to overwhelm the room and leave at least 2.2 meters from the fixture to the floor. Also, when you have a window above your door, center the pendant with the transom

Everett by Hinkley Lighting

Euclid by Hinkley

Norridge by Feiss Lighting

Nash by Hinkley Lighting

Auletta by Allegri

Corona by Hubbardton Forge

Lure by Hubbardton Forge

Amazing Chandeliers!
While there are many places in your home for amazing chandeliers, above are just a few examples of the diversity from North American designers.

What is Your Style? Ideas for Entry lighting.

No matter your style, we have it. From contemporary to traditional ... mid-century to neo-classical, there are hundreds of chandelier collections to consider. But there is more. Each one of the chandlers shown below are from families or collections. This means that besides the lighting fixtures presented below, there are also wall sconces, small chandeliers, pendants, flush and semi-flush mounted ceiling fixtures. Maybe there is even a matching outdoor lantern and hanging lantern collection!
For instance, if you want to hang a chandelier in the entry, then match the fixture with ceiling lights along the adjoining hallway. You can. Or, let's say your entry flows onto a main lounge, you can coordinate the lighting fixtures, including wall sconces.
Just click on the product code and you will be whisked to the manufacturers website for more details about the collections ... glass options, finish choices and other ways to make your look your own.

Fredrick Ramond's Anya
6-L pendant FR44814SLF

Hinkley's Plymouth collection
3-L pendant 4254OB

Hinkley's Plymouth collection
4-L pendant 4254PL

Hinkley's Gentry collection
6-L pendant 3478OB

Feiss' Arabesque collection
4-L pendant F2537/4SLP

Hinkley's Caspia collection
12-L pendant FR43759SLF

Feiss' Hilo collection
12-L pendant OLF3296/12ORB

Feiss' Lucia collection
6-L pendant F2707/6BUS

Hinkley's Cambridge collection
Tear Drop 3613BB

Feiss' Patrice collection
5-L pendant F3222/5DA

Hinkley's Nash collection
1L-pendant 3364HR-NV

Plymouth by Hinkley Lighting

Divergence by Hubbardton Forge

Nash by Hinkley Lighting

LIGHTING IDEA: What is modern traditional lighting? It's a blend and balance between classical design and a contemporary look, joining the best of both worlds. The result turns your room from good to great and your selections will endure the test of time.

Decorative Designer Lighting
and Options for Lower Ceilings
If there is a window above your front door, center your light fixture so it can be seen from the outside. Also, consider how your fixture is going to fit your room. Big foyers are challenging, because these big spaces demand a larger chandelier. Smaller spaces can be just as tricky, especially if your ceiling height limits your options. Consider a semi-flush mount or close-to-ceiling fixtures in instances where a chandelier will not work.
Below are a number of ideas for semi-flush ceiling lights for entries.
Right: Flux pendant by Hubbardton Forge

Even a smaller entry can be made welcoming and elegant with the addition of a wall sconce. Maison De Ville wall sconce by Feiss.

For entries with lower ceilings, there is still choice. A semi-flush mount (aka close-to-ceiling) lighting fixture brings a bit of sophistication to your foyer.