Lighting

Proper hall and staircase lighting provides a welcoming atmoshphere, and ensures the safety of your family and friends. Whether you are looking for a lamp for a hall table, a ceiling fan, a chandelier, or a decorative wall light, our Hall and Staircase Lighting Guide will provide the information you need to find the best lighting for your space. Each room has unique general and accent lighting needs. We’ve laid out some tips and ideas to consider when planning your lighting needs for each room in your home. If you are uncertain about what type of light you need for the space in your home, or you're just looking for inspiration, take a few minutes to browse through our guide

The hall conveys the first impression of a home's interior. Employ a traditional chandelier, contemporary pendant, or transitional ceiling light in your hallway to provide a functional light source and create a welcoming atmosphere. When choosing lighting for your hall and staircase, consider the following:

For general lighting, make sure to size the decorative fixture to the space. Not all halls can accommodate a large chandelier, so make sure that the proportions are correct. Likewise, if you have a larger space, you'll need a larger light fixture such as a ceiling fan light or fluorescent floor lamp in order to provide light for the entire space. If you have the luxury of high, open ceiling space, consider a hall chandelier or decorative pendant lamp that looks attractive from second floor viewing.

Remember that stairways and halls must have good lighting for safety. To prevent accidents, stairs should be lit from top to bottom with switches in both places so that it is convenient to turn off any light that is no longer needed. For safety in halls, place hall light fixtures every 2.5 to 3 metres. Two good options for lighting your hallway are flush ceiling lighting and recessed ceiling lighting. Tie in the fixtures you choose for each space by matching your chandelier or pendant with semi-flush ceiling lights for hallways and smaller chain-hung lights for stairways.

For accent lighting needs, use matching wall lights to complement a hanging hall pendant or chandelier. Always mount wall fixtures above eye level (approximately 170cm from the centre of the fixture to the floor) so that the lamp source is not visible. This creates a wonderful effect of illumination that reflects off the walls and into your space.

Additional Lighting Tips:

• • Make your artwork come to life and illuminate it with halogen lights from a track, or adjustable recessed down-lighting
• Add a dimmer and really set the tone of your room
• Mirrors add a special decorative touch to a hall