If you want your home or apartment to feel inviting, it needs to be well lit, no space of your home is an exception. Lighting up your hallway may seem tricky as it’s usually small and narrow, which means that you can’t opt for floor lamps and mounted lighting is your only option. In case you don’t light up the hallway sufficiently, it will feel claustrophobic. But this issue can be solved, too, if you place your lights strategically.
When you choose your light style, you need to make sure you have enough of the light itself to make your hallway feel sufficiently lit. make sure that you place lights every eight feet, at least. Smaller lights with lower-wattage bulbs should be placed more frequently. Draw the eye down the hallway by placing a light close to either end. If you’re choosing sconces, place them high on the wall to draw the eye up and make the space feel open. Otherwise, you risk that whole medieval, torch-on-the-wall-of-a-castle vibe.
Stand at both ends of the hall and check for dark spots. Make sure the light stays consistent and doesn’t dip in brightness between light fixtures. Brighten shadowed parts of the hallway as needed to keep the space feeling open and inviting.
Pendant Lighting
Pendant lights can make a statement in your hallway. Find one that really catches your eye and hang it to transform what would have been a very forgettable space. Pendant lighting is best for hallways with high ceilings. Otherwise, a low hanging fixture could induce that sense of claustrophobia you’re trying so hard to avoid.
A long white Scandinavian hallway with black pendant lamps hanging in a row feels airy and lit up.
Framed glass pendant lights match the rustic style of the home and bring much light.
A white long and narrow hallway is done with wicker pendant lamps and tropical leaves to highlight the ambience.
Glass bubble pendant lamps lining up the hallway match the style and brign more light thanks to glass lampshades.
Large mid-century modern framed glass pendant lamps bring so much light that two are enough for the whole hallway.
Such black pendant lamps are timeless, get several ones to light up your hallway with style.
Dreamy star-shaped pendant lamps will add a cute and beautiful touch to your hallway.
Dimensional framed glass pendant lamps look chic and add a vintage touch to the space.
Such a simple and neutral glass pendant lamp can be a nice idea if you don't want attract too much attention to lights.
wicker pendant lamps finish off a beach hallway and make it more chic and cool.
A couple of gorgeous and stylish chandeliers will add chic and charm to your entryway.
Contemporary woven pendant lamps finish off the space and bring enough light to the hallway.
A rustic entryway with silver framed candle-inspired pendant lamps that finish off the space decor.
Wall Sconces
You don’t necessarily have to rig something to your ceiling to light your hallway. Sconces can help you provide ample lighting without ever needing to pull out more than a step stool to change the bulb. This type of lighting is best for wider hallways, though, since the sconces will protrude from the walls, encroaching on the space of your hallway walkers.
Contemporary wall sconces and some built-in lights create a cozy and soothing ambience.
Built-in lights paired with elegant retro wall sconces brign much light and make the space welcoming.
Symmetrical wall sconces and built-in lights make the space lit up and cool.
Super elegant gilded vintage wall sconces are amazing for finishing off a beautiful refined hallway.
Minimalist yellow wall sconces add color to the space and make the hallway lit up enough, though not too much.
Elegant wall sconces and chic gilded pendant lamps inspired by candles give much light to the space.
Black and white sconces match the black bench and make the hallway chic and bold.
Track Lighting
If you want to add an architectural feel and give yourself highly customizable lighting, track lighting delivers. This style is ideal for industrial and contemporary spaces.
Track lighting and additional wall sconces make the hallway super lit up and bold.
Here track lighting brings much light to the space and helps to see each wall art.
Track lighting brings much light to the space, and some additional lamps highlight the space.
A minimalist hallway with track lights that match the syle and make it lit up.