When it comes to lighting a house, hallways are usually the most neglected areas of the house. Homeowners though spend lots of money purchasing lighting fixtures for the foyer; living room and dining room often tend to overlook providing adequate lighting for the hallways.

 

If your hallway has a window at the end you then need to choose lighting fixtures based on intensity, to match and complement the natural light. Natural light with a dim lighting fixture and reflective flooring creates a glare that hurts the eye and is basically unwanted since it also spoils the décor of your house. You might want to cover the window with matching awnings, drapes or blinds.

 

Wall sconces are popularly used to illuminate the hallways. Wall sconces are especially popular because they free up the limited floor space which can be used for placing other pieces of furniture or for free movement. Wall sconces are available in a variety of designs, shapes, colors and sizes which suit any house décor. Low intensity wall sconces placed every ten feet in the hallway create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

 

Wall sconces with dimmer switches are a big hit with home owners since they can be dimmed to provide just enough light for easy navigation in the hallways. Wall sconces can also be customized to match the chandelier or hanging pendant lights of your living room or foyer.

 

Track lights can also be used in hallways. Track lights give a modern touch to the décor of every home. Halogen track lights can be effectively used in the hallway to accentuate pieces of art or artifacts. Track lights along with recessed lights can be used to make a short hallway look longer and modern track lights with a wavy spotlight can make a longer hallway look shorter. Modern hallway lighting fixtures thus allow you to alter the appearance of your hallway while adding to the aesthetic appeal of the overall home décor.

 

Narrow hallways can similarly be made to look wider by placing the lights high on the walls and then adjusted to direct the light downwards. Placing recessed lighting fixtures on the ceiling and at the end of the hallways provide a nice elegant and stylish touch to the décor of the hallway.

 

Modern hallway lighting fixtures are available in a wide variety to choose from which often renders homeowners dizzy with the options and customizations available. Hence purchase sensibly while experimenting with several layers of lighting to add that drama and style to the often neglected hallway. While purchasing modern hallway lighting ensure that the fixtures match the finish of the wall, ceiling and color of the flooring. The level of illumination for hallway lighting is usually decided based on the color of the walls, ceiling and floor. If the hallway is done up in dark colors which absorbs light you might consider putting bright lights with high levels of illumination to brighten up the area. If the hallway is done up in lighter or pastel shades then a low intensity lighting fixture creates the perfect ambience with a touch of warmth and elegance.