6 Entryway Lighting Ideas to Brighten Your Home

Your entryway serves as the first 'taste' of what's in store in the rest of your home, so it's important to get its style right. But more than just form, an entryway's function is important too. And one of biggest needs for an entryway's function is its lighting.

But entryway lighting doesn't need to be bland and builder-grade. Instead, it can be exciting, minimalist, down-to-earth, or whatever other style you're looking for. Keep reading to check out 6 of our favorite entryway lighting ideas.

01 Add in a Wall-Mounted Sconce

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For when you only need a little light, use a small wall-mounted sconce in your entryway. These come in a number of styles to match whatever you may be looking for.

02 Experiment With Candles

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Use a tapered candle (either real or battery-powered) for an entryway lighting solution with serious ambiance. This works really well for homes with a historic or more moody style.

03 Use Natural Light

Want your entryway to be awash in natural light? Install some skylights. Or you can fake it with the some recessed ceiling lighting that emits a gentle and cool light.

04 Let Your Stained Glass Shine

If your front door features a stained glass window, consider making it the primary source of light in your entryway, at least during daylight hours. This will ensure its beautiful craftsmanship is the center of attention in your entryway.

05 Hang Woven Lights

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Woven pendant lights are one of the most popular lighting choices out there right now. And for good reason—these down-to-earth fixtures give off light that falls somewhere in-between ambient and direct light, and they have plenty of texture too.

06 Try a Double Sconce

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A double wall sconce provides twice the light with the same amount of electrical hookups that a single wall scone needs. Use them to get the look of a pair of wall sconces without the work.