Ambient Entryway Lighting
When adding new lights to a space, it’s often best to start with the ambient lighting. This lighting is provided by the overhead fixtures, and in an entryway, this can come in the form of a chandelier, a pendant, or a flush mount light. The height of your ceiling will play the most important role in determining which fixture is best for your foyer.
If the foyer ceiling is between 8 and 9 feet, you’ll want to choose a flush or semi-flush fixture for the main ambient light. This will ensure that no one bumps into the light while entering the house, since a hanging fixture would protrude too far into the space. You can complement your main ambient fixture with recessed lighting, provided the entry is large enough to need more illumination.
For ceilings that are 10 feet, or that stretch to the second floor of your home, you can look at chandeliers or pendant lights for your entryway. This fixture can act as a focal point for the front of your home, offering adequate lighting and creating a great first impression on guests when they visit. You’ll want to measure the height, width, and length of the foyer so that you’ll know how much lighting you’ll need and how big of a hanging fixture the space can accommodate.
