Illuminating Your Home’s Entrance
When it comes to lighting arrangements, porches and hallways tend to be the last places that people think about.
Arriving in your home
These spaces are frequently neglected with the design and décor of them usually being left until the very end of a decorating project.
This is a huge oversight as your hallway is the most frequently used room in your house and its also the first area that your guests see when they arrive in your home.
Setting the tone with showstopping lighting
Your hallway sets the tone and look of your home and getting the lighting right will ensure that your home flows seamlessly from room to room.
Hallways and entrances frequently lack a focal point, so adding a showstopping lighting arrangement will also quickly add a touch of drama to your home’s entry.
So, why not make a big impression on your visitors from their very first step into your home? Here are a few lighting ideas that will help you to achieve the “wow” factor.
Mirror, mirror on the wall...
Most of us aren’t privileged enough to have a large, wide entrance with a high ceiling, so the design for the space must be thought through carefully. Ideally, even in a miniscule space, an entrance should have a handy console table for your keys and post as well as any interesting, aesthetically pleasing knick-knacks you might like to arrange in the space.
Having some storage for boots and coats as well as a mirror are also all must-haves.
A mirror will not only make the space visually bigger, but it’s also handy for taking that last glimpse of yourself before you leave the house!
A perfect lighting design
A perfect lighting design for a narrow, low-ceilinged room is a flush mounted wall light.
They are very effective at providing plenty of light as well as taking up very little room and come in a huge range of different styles, meaning that there’s one for every possible interior.
Opting for a wall light with a dimmer switch also means that you can create mood appropriate lighting for all sorts of events and occasions.
If you are lucky enough to live in a property with high ceilings, then there are endless options available to you for decorating your space. You can really let your imagination fly! An attractive bench, stool or chair for taking off your shoes helps to create a cosy nook that will be used on all sorts of occasions. Wall mounted task lighting or an attractive table light will also liven up the space as well as helping to create ambient light for parties, or other occasions when a large central light is simply too bright. To finish off a large hallway the addition of a dramatic ceiling hung lantern would be a stunning choice. There are plenty of designs on the market these days from classic to more modern takes on these timeless pieces.
If you have a particularly grand hallway then you too are spoilt for choice. Create a colourful and hospitable space that reflects your personality as well as the mood and colour palette of the rest of your home without worrying about making choices based on making the space look larger than it actually is. You can be as bold and dramatic or as calm and elegant as you want. Think bold murals, statement wallpaper, deep colours and brightly coloured stair runners and rugs as well as works of art that will work as conversation starters. When you have a particularly grand hallway you can think more outside the box than simply getting some useful storage and a chair to sit on whilst you change your shoes or wait for your taxi to arrive. You can start to think about your hallway as another reception room. Maybe your hallway is the perfect spot for your piano to stand in pride of place? Or maybe it’s where your Christmas tree will be erected as there’s plenty of room for all of the family to crowd around? If you do decide to make your grand hallway an extension of your home’s living area then remember to consider the warmth of the space. There are all sorts of fabulous vintage inspired radiators out there these days, so this would help to warm up the room as well as adding another attractive focal point to the space. And, of course in our book, a grand hallway wouldn’t be complete without a chandelier! A bag design inspired by vintage French designs would finish a grand interior beautifully. However, we at Regency Chandeliers and Interiors also have a wide range of contemporary chandeliers if you have a very large modern entrance. Have a look at all of the options that there are available to you!
