It is essential to plan your hallway lighting as this area, often overlooked, can make or ruin the experience. Your guest’s first impression is the one that will set the tone for your entire home. By layering lighting effects, you can achieve drama and not symmetry. The decorative pendants or lanterns may set the tone, but the architectural results will bring drama.
Wall lights
The wall lighting ideas can be used to add hallway lighting instead of table lamps in small spaces. Architectural light, such as downlights that illuminate the artwork between the pieces or flowers on the console tables, will highlight your main compositions and increase the sense of space.
Think about the uplighting
Why use only downlights? The flowers will get the attention they need when lit. Adding uplighting to these shutter boxes creates drama and elegance, making this the perfect entrance. This hallway light can be achieved using the Lucca 30 or Lucca 40.
Stair lighting
You can draw your attention to points of interest by lighting up your hallway. It can enhance the sense of space and make the room feel larger. A Cazalla Floor Washer lights the floor and every third tread. Lucca 30-uplights add depth and drama to this two window reveals.
Architectural features
Lighting architectural features is an excellent idea for your hall, especially if your ceiling is as stunning as this. In this case, we used two layers of Contoured HD24 to illuminate the cornice and the barrel vaulted above the top. The light and shadows show off the modeling perfectly. The Lucca Uplights on the pillars are the finishing touch. They highlight the moldings and guide the viewer through the space.
Lights that are laid out in layers
Layered Lighting adds interest and also serves as a practical hallway light. The high CRI pole spring downlights illuminate the strong red artwork on either side of the hallway. This is combined with an uplight layer with Lucca 30-s to shape the door and highlight the window reveals. The final layer of the floor washer Sirolo highlights the beautiful flooring.
Double height spaces
Remember to illuminate artworks at the top or high stairs in double-height entrance halls to expand the sense of space and draw the eye upwards. A framing projector illuminates this bright canvas with precision in this image. Use a directional pole spring downlight to focus on your sculptures or artwork.
Linear Lighting
Linear Lighting is another excellent technique for entrance halls. This lighting technique has a contemporary feel and creates a powerful look. A Contour LED HD27 strip is used to illuminate the underside of each tread. This LED strip lights the impressions beneath and creates beautiful patterns on the wall. The exterior Contour HDX27 is used to light the courtyard beyond.
