Don't blame the mirror if you don't like the reflection. First, make sure it casts you in the best possible light with properly selected and installed fixtures. In the hallway and corridor you can only dream of natural light, so a lone chandelier under the ceiling will not be enough and at a minimum you will need an additional sconce. Various lighting scenarios, spot lighting of mirrors and other key interior elements are a guarantee that you will be greeted from the doorstep by a joyful and cozy home, and not a dimly lit cave.
Bright interior with sconces
Hallway lighting rules
There are several rules that will help you choose lamps for your hallway correctly and without problems.
To make installation of the lamp take less time, plan in advance where it will be located, even during the renovation. Conduct the wiring in advance, disguise it, install sockets and switches.
Use the services of a professional electrician unless you are an expert in this matter yourself.
Before you go to the store, think about how many light sources you need and where they will be located.
The level of illumination in the hallway should be correlated with the illumination of the entire apartment.
If you buy several light sources, choose lamps from the same collection, so they will definitely be combined with each other. In the catalogs of large stores you can find photos of sets of lamps for the hallway; make your choice based on them.
If there are stairs, niches or thresholds in the hallway, be sure to light them to avoid injury.
Types of lamps
Several types of lighting fixtures are traditionally used in hallways:
Spotlights in the hallway. They are inexpensive, take up little space, and provide a lot of light. Mounted in suspended ceilings or plasterboard ceiling boxes.
Wall lamps in the hallway. Depending on the model and manufacturer, they can be either budget or expensive. Sconces take up little space on the wall; they are usually hung next to the mirror.
LED strips. Often used as additional lighting along with other light sources. They are placed along the ceiling (hidden in a plasterboard structure), along cabinets, shelves or mirrors.
Spots are also often chosen as a lamp for a mirror in the hallway. Spots are rarely enough to illuminate the entire hallway; they are used in conjunction with other lamps.
Chandeliers are usually hung in spacious hallways. However, a small flat chandelier can be used as a central light source even in a compact hallway.
Antique sconces
This type of sconce will never be out of place in a room where luxurious upholstered furniture, vintage decorations and soft walls rich in coffee and milky shades are installed.
The massive elements of this lamp will be appropriate in both the interior and exterior design of the building. The item itself exudes power and richness through the combination of color and shape.
Antique wall sconces of this shape will fit into any room where there is the same old antique furniture.
Exquisite bronze petals combined with the soft light from a candle will give the candelabra a golden hue, and at the same time look very rich.
Zoning with light
A set of several different light sources will help divide the hallway into functional zones.
Entrance door. This part should be well lit because This is where the hosts and guests undress and take off their shoes. Above the door in the hallway you can hang lamps on the wall or place a couple of spots above it.
Wardrobes and hangers. The open storage system in the hallway can be illuminated using an LED strip in the cabinet itself.
Corridor. A narrow corridor is illuminated using one or two paths of spots.
Mirror. You can highlight this area using two or more wall sconces on the sides of the mirror, a module of 2-3 spots above the mirror, or a powerful LED strip around it.
Armchair, couch or pouf. If your hallway is large enough to accommodate a seating area, you can place a floor lamp on a thin leg next to it. This will make the hallway more comfortable.
Lighting and interior style
To choose which lamp to choose for the hallway, you need to start not only from its technical characteristics, but also from its style. The lamp must match the chosen style of the hallway interior.
For a modern style, opt for simple lamps or hidden spotlights. Choose lamps with bright daylight in a neutral or cool shade.
Lampshades made of glass and fabric are suitable for a loft-style hallway.
Retro hallways need lamps with lampshades made from natural materials with a soft, warm light. Choose floor lamps, chandeliers and wall lights. Spots and LEDs are not suitable for classic interiors.
Illuminated mirror – good mood for the whole day
A mirror reflects a specific moment in time and space. How you see yourself in it before leaving the house is how you will feel for most of the day. Therefore, it is important that you like the reflection and create a positive mood. Leave a cosmetic mirror that shows the slightest imperfections of the skin and a bright directional light for the bathroom.
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Unusual metal sconce
A flat ceiling light will not give a three-dimensional living reflection, which is why it is so important that there are several different lamps in the hallway, selected taking into account each other. The combination of diffused light from above, directed from a sconce on the wall and the use of neutral-colored light bulbs guarantees eye-pleasing lighting and reflection that does not look like a pale imitation of the original.
Design of large mirrors for the hallway
Important:
it is important to consider the placement of lamps at the stage of rough repairs in order to connect the wiring to the location of the future sconce above the wall mirror. Exposed wires on the walls will not fit into every interior style.
How to place lamps
When choosing a place for each lamp, you need to make sure that it will not interfere with your dressing and you will not catch it when opening the front door or closet.
There should always be 2.1 m or more from the bottom of the chandelier to the floor. A person who raises his hands when putting on a jacket or taking off a hat should not touch the ceiling light. Therefore, it is better not to hang a chandelier directly above the door.
When choosing wall sconces, make sure that there is at least 80 cm between them and the opposite wall. Also, sconces in the hallway should shine up or down; direct light from sconces or spots can be blinding.
If you use bright wall lights, hang them not at eye level, but 25-30 cm higher.
Modern sconces
This elegant type of lamps is well suited for minimalist or techno style decoration.
Lightweight, light metal with curves will decorate any room: both a living room and a modern office.
More elongated and rounded shapes are emphasized by the walls and nearby plastic windows. Vertical blinds will complement the picture.
Ultra-modern sconces with a graceful elongated shape will add sophistication to the interior, and bright lighting will fill the room with light, thereby emphasizing the lampshades made of light metal.
The original design of a luxurious lamp is very appropriate at the head of the bed. Its structure allows you to adjust the tilt and height of the lighting, which is convenient when reading books before bed. Also, such a lamp will look good near a desk.
Fashionable modern lamps will perfectly decorate an elegant corridor or be appropriate in a coffee shop. Given the variety in color, wall lighting can be matched to any light scheme of the room.
This unique candle holder with stand will look amazing in any room. A soft flame will add romance to the interior and fill it with lightness and grace.
This shape and design will fill the space with light, and the bright illumination of the bulbs will be softened by enclosing them with a metal grille.
Lighting in the hallway with suspended ceilings
Nowadays, many apartments have suspended ceiling systems installed. The glossy surface allows you to visually enlarge a small corridor, and it also becomes possible to create unusual lighting.
If you plan to install a suspended ceiling with spots or LEDs, remember a few important rules:
- The power of the light bulbs should not exceed 35 Watts; more powerful lamps can become very hot and melt the ceiling;
- When purchasing spot bulbs, buy several identical bulbs as a spare so you don’t live in the dark while you buy a new one;
- Choose those lamps that are mounted outside. They will be easier to replace or repair if necessary.
Criteria for selecting lamps
Harmony with the interior. The lamp must be combined with the design of the room in shape, color and style.
Proportionality. The lamp should be proportional to the size of the hallway and the pieces of furniture located there.
Installation method. Consider the installation method of the luminaire when choosing it. Thus, a heavy chandelier cannot be hung on a plasterboard ceiling, and spotlights cannot be installed on a concrete ceiling.
For plasterboard and suspended ceilings, it is important that the light bulb does not overheat. This parameter is also important for lamps located next to fresh flowers.
Use lamps with additional functions. Lamps with variable light temperatures and light sources with a motion sensor are very convenient for hallways.
A properly selected hallway lamp will make it not only a beautiful, but also a functional area of your home.
Black Metal Wall Lights
Original lamps of this shape will serve as an interesting decor for the room, and will also be a good complementary element to both the interior and the furniture nearby.
A unique stand made of black metal branches in combination with clay containers will highlight light coffee walls and the presence of antique furniture.
A good addition would be rectangular wall candlesticks. More strict design and soft light will add sophistication to the room.
Check out this elegant light coffee glass lamp with a metal frame. It can decorate not only a bright interior, but also a rural house.
The rough design of this product is well suited to walls covered with wood, and will easily fit into, say, wooden huts. It will also be a good addition to a cafe, the premises of which are decorated as old taverns.
