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Daytime scene of a foyer with an Arborwood chandelier lit above the front door

Entryway


Your entryway has a lot of possibilities and with the right lighting, you can transform it into an unforgettable area of your home.

Entryway Lighting Ideas


The entryway. It’s the place you greet guests and say farewell. A spot to place mail and take a final look before heading out. Dress it up or make it functional.

Entryway Spaces

The entryway plays a significant role in your everyday living, and so does the lighting. Want to make a big impact? Consider a large pendant or chandelier. Dealing with a smaller space? Consider sconces at the sides of a mirror to add depth. Mudroom area? Add ceiling lights and sconces to help add functional light to the room.

Soft lit entryway with an Arborwood pendant hanging above the front door casting angular shadows around the room

Entryway Spaces

The entryway plays a significant role in your everyday living, and so does the lighting. Want to make a big impact? Consider a large pendant or chandelier. Dealing with a smaller space? Consider sconces at the sides of a mirror to add depth. Mudroom area? Add ceiling lights and sconces to help add functional light to the room.

Detail shot of a Mascarello pendant lit in a foyer

Entryway Spaces

The entryway plays a significant role in your everyday living, and so does the lighting. Want to make a big impact? Consider a large pendant or chandelier. Dealing with a smaller space? Consider sconces at the sides of a mirror to add depth. Mudroom area? Add ceiling lights and sconces to help add functional light to the room.

Daytime scene of entryway with an Everly pendant hanging above the door

Entryway Spaces

The entryway plays a significant role in your everyday living, and so does the lighting. Want to make a big impact? Consider a large pendant or chandelier. Dealing with a smaller space? Consider sconces at the sides of a mirror to add depth. Mudroom area? Add ceiling lights and sconces to help add functional light to the room.

Entryway painted white with a Darton chandelier hanging above the front door

Entryway Spaces

The entryway plays a significant role in your everyday living, and so does the lighting. Want to make a big impact? Consider a large pendant or chandelier. Dealing with a smaller space? Consider sconces at the sides of a mirror to add depth. Mudroom area? Add ceiling lights and sconces to help add functional light to the room.

Mudroom with a stone-walled staircase in the background and a lit Alamosa mounted on a wood ceiling

Entryway Spaces

The entryway plays a significant role in your everyday living, and so does the lighting. Want to make a big impact? Consider a large pendant or chandelier. Dealing with a smaller space? Consider sconces at the sides of a mirror to add depth. Mudroom area? Add ceiling lights and sconces to help add functional light to the room.

An entryway at nighttime with two lit Imahn sconces next to the door on each side of a nearby window

Style Ideas

Entryway featuring a mirror beside the door with a black Ellerbeck sconce mounted above it

Mixed Metals


"For our entryway we put DIY board and batten halfway up the wall with hooks that spanned the entire wall. This inexpensive project cost under 100 dollars. Then above the board and batten we installed a statement mirror and a sconce from Kichler Lighting. Our entire entrance is extremely functional but also beautiful. We mixed black and gold metals in our entrance. I recommend always adding a mirror in your entrance to bounce light, make it feel brighter and more welcoming."

- Jessica Sara Morris

Entryway featuring a mirror beside the door with a natural brass Ellerbeck sconce mounted above it
A foyer at night illuminated by an olde bronze Solander pendant casting shadows around the room

Absolutely Gorgeous Addition to My Foyer


"The light fixture is a mix of elegance and edginess. The Solander 3 Light Pendant paired well in my farm house inspired entry way, but the design and color would match any decor. It was easy to install, but I am a pretty handy DIY'er. All hardware was included and the instructions were clear and concise. Well made light fixture and so stylish and modern. Very welcoming light in my entrance."

- Piperdr, Alabama

A day lit foyer, close-up on an illuminated Solander pendant in olde bronze

Inviting Lighting for Entryways

Daytime foyer scene focused on a lit Vath pendant

Foyers

Pendants combine form and function in a truly stellar way. As versatile in style as they are in their options for placement, we’ll show you how pendants can light up your entryway  room like no other light can.

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Table in a hallway housing a decorative plant, candles and a couple photos with a glowing Sorno pendant hanging above

Small Space Tips

Don’t let square footage be the boss – let lighting be the solution. From a entryway or half bath to a studio apartment, the right lighting can make all the difference.  Think of it this way: size doesn’t dictate style, it simply gives you a set of parameters.

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Two lit Alden sconces against a deep blue wall surround a hung illustration

Brilliantly Light Your Art

Have a piece of art or a mirror that you would like to feature in your entryway? Place sconces on each side to frame the area and add illumination to the space. Mirrors add depth to a space and allow for a quick final check before heading out for the day.

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Exterior entryway at night illuminated by both a SouthHope post and wall mounted light

A Welcoming First Impression

With your front porch or doorway area, you have a chance to welcome guests to your home before they even set foot in the door. Porch lights or wall lights work best when placed above shoulder height to keep direct light out of your eyes.

Outdoor Lighting Placement >
mudroom with sunlight through the door and windows while a 3 Light Flush Mount shines above

Master Your Mudroom

Mudrooms are the perfect spot to organize coats, bags, and shoes. Just as the organization of a mudroom is essential, so is the lighting. Lower profile fixtures add ambient light to the space and are available in looks that add style and charm to a room. Learn more on our blog.

Corner of a mudroom with shelves and drawers containing miscellaneous apparel

Lighting Every Space

Nighttime bathroom scene with two mirrors, a Brianne sconce shining above each
A bed surrounded by Riviera hanging lights in a dimly lit bedroom at night
Kitchen scene at night with an Eastmont 5-light chandelier over the dining table and an Eastmont 3-light chandelier over the island
A white living room with tall, grid-like ceiling featuring downlighting throughout along with a Capitol Hill chandelier in the center and two Doncaster sconces on the back wall
Dining room with a Tolani chandlier lit over the table with a Truby sconce shining on the back wall
Outdoor porch with a seaside ceiling fan above two chairs

Outdoor Living

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A foyer at night illuminated by an olde bronze Solander pendant casting shadows around the room
Office scene at night with a Starkk ceiling fan and a couple ceiling mounted lights illuminating the room
Kimrose chandelier in dining room during the day.

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Three Kichler catalog covers featuring pendant lights, a lit outdoor scene and a ceiling fan.

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