At conradcontracting.ca we choose lighting carefully, not just for design/aesthetic purposes, but for safety and comfort. In this article, we provide a few tips for lighting your Foyer, Halls and Stairways
Lighting can really make your house a home. Proper lighting enables you to perform tasks easier, makes you feel more comfortable and relaxed, and allows you to keep your home safe and enjoyable. Every room, has specific and unique general and accent lighting needs. This is a great article, If you are uncertain about what type of lighting you need, or if you're just looking for inspiration!
Foyer, Halls, and Stairways
- Use lighting and decoration creates a first impression. The foyer conveys the first impression of a home. Center a traditional chandelier, contemporary pendant, or transitional close-to-ceiling fixture in your hallway to provide basic illumination and create a welcoming atmosphere. If you have Art in the Foyer, illuminate it with perhaps halogen track lighting or recessed down-lighting. Mirrors can reflect all of this light and bring a nice flow to the foyer and give a much larger feel to the space
- Make sure the lighting fixture fits the space. Not all foyers can accommodate a large chandelier, so make sure you have enough room. Its common sense that a larger space, will accommodate a larger fixture. If you'll be able to view the fixture from above, make sure to select a foyer chandelier or pendant that looks attractive from higher level viewing
- Remember that stairways and halls , to be safe, must be well lit To prevent accidents, stairs should be lit from top to bottom with switches in both places. For safety, place lighting fixtures every 8 to 10 feet in the hallways. For congruity in design, choose close-to-ceiling fixtures for hallways and smaller chain hung fixtures for stairways.
- Matching wall sconces can be added to complement the hanging foyer fixture. Always mount wall sconces above eye level.
- Make sure the lighting fixture fits the space. Not all foyers can accommodate a large chandelier, so make sure you have enough room. Its common sense that a larger space, will accommodate a larger fixture. If you'll be able to view the fixture from above, make sure to select a foyer chandelier or pendant that looks attractive from higher level viewing