Entry and Foyer Lighting Guide
Whether you refer to it as an entry or foyer, the goal is the same; to add a dramatic lighting fixture to the entrance of your home.
At Lighting Direct, we want to make it easy for you to find the perfect foyer light for your home. Browse through our Entry and Foyer Lighting Guide and learn a little bit about sizes, styles and types of entry lights to make your shopping experience easier.
If you have any questions during your shopping experience, our certified lighting experts are here and ready to help, so give us a call.
Entry Chandeliers
Entry Chandeliers
If you have room for a chandelier in your entry or foyer, you have a chance to make a real statement, but there are a few things that you want to consider.
How high should an entry chandelier hang?
- To ensure that there is ample room to walk under the chandelier, the bottom of the fixtures should be at least 7 feet from the floor.
- If your entry is two stories, hang the chandelier at a height so it can be seen from outside your home.
What size foyer chandelier do I need?
- To determine an appropriate size chandelier, add the width and lengtth of your entry room together.
- If your foyer is 15 feet x 10 feet (15 + 10 = 25), the width of your entry chandelier should be approximately 25 inches.
Entry Bowl Pendants
Entry Bowl Pendants
If you don't have quite enough room for a chandelier, a pendant is also a great option. Within the pendants category, bowl pendants are one of the most popular.
Bowl Pendants for Foyers
- Bowl pendants aren't just for kitchens and dining areas, they also work great in foyers.
- Coordinate the metal finish of a bowl pendant with your entry door hardware for a complementary look.
How high should a bowl pendant hang?
- Similar to a chandelier in your entry, try to mount a bowl pendant so that the base of the fixture is at least 7 feet from the floor.
Entry Urn Pendants
Entry Urn Pendants
Beyond bowl pendants, there are stll some other popular pendant options for the entry of your home.
What are urn pendants?
- Urn pendants have become very popular among designers in kitchens and foyers.
- Urn pendants are similar to bowl pendants, but the glass shade is much taller.
- The glass of an urn pendant is often transparent, revealing 3 to 4 candelabra bulbs on the interior.
How high should an urn pendant hang?
- Similar to a chandelier in your entry, try to mount a bowl pendant so that the base of the fixture is at least 7 feet from the floor
Entry Drum Pendants
Entry Drum Pendants
Drum pendants have become an extremely popular option of the last few years. Drum pendants come in a wide variety of sizes and styles to complement any decor.
What are drum pendants?
- Drum pendants have shade around the light source that resemble a drum.
- The material of a drum shade can vary dramatically, some popular options include fabrics, natural materials or finished metals.
How high should a drum pendant hang?
- Similar to a chandelier in your entry, try to mount a drum pendant so that the base of the fixture is at least 7 feet from the floor
Entry Ceiling Lights
Flushmount ceiling lights and semi-flush ceiling lights will fit in just about any foyer or entry.
Semi Flush Ceiling Lights
- Semi-flush ceiling lights mount to the ceiling like any other ceiling fixture.
- These lights create a space between the ceiling and the shade, allowing for more design details.
- Popular semi-flush ceiling light design features include decorative shades, natural stone materials and crystal accents.
Flushmount Ceiling Lights
- Flushmount ceiling fixtures can be found in all homes. They provide a very simple and easy option to light up any space.
- Flushmount lights typically consist of a glass bowl that sits almost flush with the ceiling.