Smart Hallways Lights Tips And 24 Examples

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a minimalist hallway with track lights that match the syle and make it lit up