Lighting Your Hallway

The hallways in our home help us get from one room to another. Although not the most glamorous spaces, they serve an important purpose. As a result, hallways should be properly lit to promote a safe transition between rooms. Hallways can be dark, especially late at night. Unless you rely on day and moonlight to provide illumination, it becomes necessary to create artificial light. The following tips help you light your hallways correctly.

Lighting the Hallway to See

bright hallway lighting It is crucial for you and your family to be able to see when moving around your home. Just as you wouldn’t want them to get hurt, you also wouldn’t want a guest to trip in your dark hallway. Yet, you don’t always want the lights to be on or too bright. What can you do?

Install Lighting Controls

People spend very little time in the hallways of their homes. However, that doesn’t mean they don’t need to be lit. The solution? Lighting controls with motion sensor technology. When an occupant enters the hallway, the sensor will acknowledge it by activating the light.

Invest in Light Dimmers

When you’re getting the kids ready for school in the morning, turning the lights on can help get them moving. When you get up at night, a subtle amount of light is just enough to get from the bathroom and back. Dimmers allow you to control how bright the lights are at any time of day.

Lighting the Hallway to Decorate

Many families line the walls of their hallways with photos, mirrors and artwork. Accent lighting can illuminate your home décor, while also providing a clear pathway for people to navigate their way through your hallway. During the holiday season, LED string lighting is a creative option.

Lighting to Open Up a Narrow Hallway

Tight hallways can give the illusion of bad lighting if you have incorrect fixtures. Wall sconces are one of the best sources of light for a hallway because they create balance. When light is cast up toward the ceiling, it opens up small spaces.

Connecticut Lighting Centers has the largest inventory in New England. To explore your options for hallway lighting, visit our Hartford or Southington showroom today.

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