5 lighting hacks for the perfect hallway ambience

Hallways are a prelude of sorts, they welcome you in and act as a transitional connective space for the rest of the home, so perfecting your hallway ambience should be at the very top of your list when it comes to home improvement.

From hallway lighting inspiration and ideas to ceiling light placement and formations, creating the right balance within your hallway can have your home appearing light, joyful and beautifully effortless in an instant. Here are 5 important lighting hacks to carefully consider when transforming your hallway…

1. Height and scale matter

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To really maximise on your home’s potential and create that delightful hallway ambience, picking the right fittings are the first step. Large bespoke cascade chandeliers complement hallways that are mid-large scale but vertical, lengthier drops may be needed for narrower voids lacking ceiling space. Our modern range of pendant cluster formations cater to a whole variety of modest and grand spaces and having a designer work alongside you on what’s actually required for your project might be the difference between perfection and errors.

Try the Temple cluster for a modern luxe look or the Piccadilly cluster for a contemporary flair, every collection of ours complements a different aesthetic.

2. Use windows to your advantage

The positioning of your windows can be super helpful if you’re looking for a light, airy hallway ambience – use them to your advantage! For example positioning your pendant cluster in the stretch of window creates a lovely mix of symmetry and light and it also provides that impressive transition from outside to in, so those approaching the house can be greeted by your extraordinary piece.

3. Mix it up with wall lights

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The style and type of wall light you require will regularly depend on the size of the hallway. For dark, narrow spaces you might need modern flush mount lights that don’t command too much space, whilst still spreading lots of delicate luminosity. For spacier hallways, a linear sequence of large pillar lights or mounted art-deco wall lights all act as brilliant sources of hallway lighting.

Custom wall fixtures add a flair of sophistication to the overall completion, setting the pace whilst gently leading you through the home.

4. Know your space

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Knowing what looks best in your hallway is a great starting point, but enlisting expert help in the form of a skilled lighting designer will open up options, assistance and ensure a smooth transition from vision to reality.

There are plenty of lighting considerations we recommend when lighting your hallway:

1. Solo pendant – one bold, dramatic pendant light can make all the difference.
2. Linear pendants – a linear arrangement can act as a path of illumination, beckoning you through the hallway.
3. Statement chandelier or cluster – both options are ideal for transforming larger hallways and adding that immediate wow-factor.
4. Wall lights – crafts a path of decorative illumination and pleasing symmetry.

Our designers assist with everything from lighting placement and product design to light installation and valued aftercare.

5. Customise to complement

We recommend hand-picking materials to complement the existing structure and scheme, ensuring your lighting ties in beautifully with the final look. Customised lighting screams personal but on a subtle detail-orientated level, with special finishing touches reflecting your individuality and sense of unique style.

Why not delve into our customisable options? All our selections can be found here.

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