Imagine this: you just worked a long and tiring shift, and you come home ready to sit back and relax only to be greeted by an entryway so dim that you feel like you’ve just stepped into a cave!
You’re stumbling around, trying to find the switch while you’re looking around the dark for bats!
Fear not! The humble entryway light is here to save the day! It doesn’t matter whether you prefer a fancy chandelier or a sleek wall sconce, there’s something there for everyone!
A good entryway light won’t just be handy when looking for keys or tying your shoes, it’ll also help set the tone for the entire space and furthermore, your home!
So, let’s shed some light to help you choose the best entryway light for your home that will be bright enough to guide you home, but not so bright as to land a plane!
1. Bubbles Everywhere!
If you want to spruce up your entryway, go for an unorthodox light fixture! You can choose different shapes and colors that suit your entryway needs!
2. Wicker Pendants
A great light fixture if you want to make your home more earthy and boho! Wicker is a natural material that looks great in any shape or form!
3. Simple Lights
If you don’t want anything extravagant, opt for a simple metal light fixture! The one in the picture leans into industrial style a little bit and it’s perfect for minimalist homes!
4. Starry Night Ceiling
Apart from the light fixtures hanging from the ceiling, they used tiny LED lights to illuminate specific stars from the astrological map!
5. Modern Brass Pendants
If you like modern and simple, these brass pendants fit perfectly into small and narrow spaces! Perfect for entryways and hallways!
6. Double Light Pendant
If you’re looking to lighten up your outdoor entryway, try something that will contrast the exterior of your home and illuminate it as much as it can!
7. Cascade Down the Stairs
If you live in a house, chances are, your stairs are in the entryway and you need to illuminate both of those! Choose a chandelier that will cascade down along your stairwell and create interesting shapes!
8. Get a Million
If you want to create an interesting entryway with your lighting, opt to make a statement piece! Get a bunch of the same light fixtures in different sizes and arrange them to your liking!
9. Wall Sconces
If you’re not someone who enjoys the look of a chandelier or you just don’t have the ceiling space, there’s always wall space!
Opt for sconces that match your style, like these rustic electric candles!
10. Vintage Vibes
This adorable entryway features vintage details which are all tied together by this vintage-inspired chandelier!
11. Bouquet-Inspired Light Fixture
This French entryway wouldn’t be complete without a bouquet of flowers either on a table or hanging from the ceiling!
12. Matchy Matchy
This entryway perfectly matches the sconces to the semi-flushed mounted lights! They are perfectly round with a gold accent that this entryway needs!
13. Get a Light-Up Mirror
Instead of regular ceiling or wall light fixtures, get a light-up mirror! It provides an ample amount of light and it’s a great space to check yourself on the way out!
14. Illuminated Shoe Station
This great midcentury-modern piece is perfect for entryways!
It has comfortable seating for putting your shoes on, it has a gorgeous lamp and it’s a perfect waiting station for husbands to sit at when waiting for their wives to go out!
15. Luxury Candles
If you want to create more ambiance lighting, try candles! You can go for safe, electric ones or you can live your life on the edge and go for candles that you light with a match!
16. Farmhouse Charm
This gorgeous chandelier looks like it was just salvaged from a barn and we love it!
If you want to create a farmhouse vibe in your home, definitely go for simpler light fixtures, preferably that have candles!
17. Modernized Sputnik-Inspired Lights
These ones look like they will sting you if you get too close and that’s why we love them!
However, if you want to balance the sharpness of the pendant lights, you can either go for a beautiful modern sconce or a gorgeous rounded lamp!
18. Think about Lamps
As we’ve stated previously, lamps are totally underrated and should become a staple in entryways! They provide the perfect amount of light and it won’t blast into your face!
19. Natural Light
Lastly, the light fixture we most desperately need is the sun! Use it to your advantage if you can! While lamps, sconces, and ceiling lights are great during the night, nothing beats good ol’ natural light!
