This foyer is designed with dark wood floors and light gray walls, all of which are illuminated by natural light from the glass inserts, sidelights, and transom of the front door. A wood light fixture hangs from the tongue-and-groove ceiling above.
33 Dazzling Entryway Chandelier Ideas That Make a Statement
Written by
Zakhar (aka Zee)
December 17, 2022
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More often than not, the foyer is the first impression your friends and family will have of your home. You can ensure the initial look is one that leaves them wanting to see more by using an entryway chandelier. Choosing the right chandelier can tie a room together through unique designs, as well as stand out on its own as a statement piece that is sure to impress anyone who walks through your front door.
From bold, contemporary looks to vintage finds, no room is complete without the right lighting fixtures. The design you choose sets the tone for the rest of your home, and the perfect selection will help curate a cohesive aesthetic that can carry through each room of your house. These functional pieces may seem like an afterthought, but these ideas here are sure to convince you how an entryway chandelier can make an elegant statement as soon as the front door opens.
02 of White Entryway with Gold Accent Lighting
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A white staircase with a wooden handrail descends into the airy entryway of this home. Dark wood floors contrast with the white walls, with a gold pendant entryway chandelier on the ceiling. A wooden consul table and white stone statement lamp sit in the foreground of space.
03 of White Foyer with Pink Accents
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Pink accents give this foyer a spring-like feel, along with floral décor on a front door wreath and a potted plant next to the rustic entryway bench. A white metal chandelier hangs above the dark hardwood floors, with a white faux mantel set along a white board and batten wall.
04 of Matching Black Dining Room and Entryway Chandeliers
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A large black lantern hangs over the natural wood table in this open home. It matches the black entryway chandelier hung by the double French doors and the modern consul table in the entryway nearby. Large windows illuminate the natural rug under the dining room table.
05 of Black Front Doors Contrasting with Light Wood Entryway
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Black front doors create contrast with the white wall and light wood floors of this home’s entryway. A black entryway chandelier hangs from the ceiling above a rustic white bench decorated with pillows. Light wood door headers match the wood décor of the rest of the home.
06 of Front Door With Glass Panels in Bright Entryway
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Bright entryway is filled with sun thanks to a stained wood front door with glass panels. High walls and ceilings painted white are joined by light wood flooring and a chandelier.
07 of Entryway with Tall Ceilings and Geometric Pendant Light
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A geometric pendant light hangs from the elevated ceiling of this brightly lit entryway. Two white French doors with glass are placed beneath an oversized transom window that illuminates the white walls. A natural wood bench rests on a patterned carpet that lies on the hardwood floors.
08 of Traditional Meets Farmhouse Interior Décor
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A wooden globe light fixture hangs from a white ceiling medallion in this home’s entryway. Detailed crown molding and the arched front doors create a traditional look, while a cowhide rug and vintage furniture give a more farmhouse feel.
09 of Vaulted Entryway with Light Wood Shelves
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A set of wall-mounted shelves with black metal and light wood display an assortment of potted plants and wooden décor in the entryway of this home. A metal wagon-wheel style chandelier hangs from the vaulted ceiling above a black and white patterned rug resting in front of the white front door.
10 of Classic Entryway with Arched Front Doors
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Two arched wood front doors are opened into this classic home’s entryway. A metal globe entryway chandelier hangs from the ceiling above a light patterned rug and wood wooden consul table. A black and white patterned armchair rests next to a dark wood staircase with white spindles.
11 of Dining Room Off of Shiplap Entryway
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Shiplap half wall in entryway provides background for a wood console and black framed mirror. Shiplap wall continues into emerald green dining room with a modern chandelier over wood dining table. Varying black and white chairs sit around the table.
12 of Elegant White Wainscotting with Modern Light Fixture
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This modern foyer showcases a dark blue arched door with pristine white walls. A gold and glass modern entryway chandelier hangs above the dark wood floors. White wainscotting gives the space an elegant appearance.
13 of Wagon Wheel Chandelier Two-story Foyer Lighting
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Black wagon wheel chandelier two-story foyer lighting illuminates a light wood entryway console table styled with glass and beige table lamps. A black and white curved staircase with gray quatrefoil runner leads up into the second floor.
14 of Entryway with Modern Black Iron Stair Spindles
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A bright, open entryway is lit by a modern chandelier and glass transom and side windows. The hardwood floor continues up the stairs with natural wood toned risers and treads. The modern black iron handrail and spindles lead up the staircase.
15 of Natural Wood Tone Entryway with Modern Touches
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Wooden beams of the ceiling of this home’s entryway match the natural wood tone of the front room. A dark red and black patterned runner stretches the length of the hallway, with a black consul table resting along one wall. A white vase filled with pampas grass accentuates the entryway décor.
16 of Double French Door Entryway with Wood Consul Table
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Natural light pours in through the glass inserts of front French doors made of natural wood. White doors are hung on a black track on one wall, with a white board and batten feature opposite. A black entryway chandelier hangs over a light wood consul table accessorized with wicker baskets and a vase of white flowers.
17 of Black Metal Sputnik Chandelier in Foyer
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This foyer with a white board and batten accent wall boasts black metal sputnik chandelier lighting. A smoky blue table lamp with white shade is perched on a stained wood and black metal console table.
18 of Black Lantern Pendant Two-story Foyer Lighting
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Black lantern pendant light provides two-story foyer lighting in a white shiplap entryway boasting a black front door. A beige and black rug is laid next to a black credenza holding a rattan table lamp with white shade.
19 of Shiplap Entryway with Festive Christmas Décor
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Taupe front door with flocked Christmas wreath opens into a white shiplap entryway with nickel chandelier. Circular mirror adorns the wall above a wood console table. The table is filled with pine accents and Christmas décor.
20 of Dark Wood Entryway with Potted Plant
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A potted fiddle fig plant rests on the dark hardwood floor of this entryway. Natural light from the dark wood front door with glass sidelights illuminates a rustic barn door on one wall, while a black metal pendant light hangs from the ceiling above.
21 of Black Lantern Pendant Two-story Entrway Lighting
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Stained wood and white staircase is illuminated by black lantern pendant two-story entryway lighting. A stained wood waterfall console table under the stairs holds a brown lamp with white lamp shade.
22 of Double Door Entryway with Board and Batten
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White board and batten is used to create a grid accent wall in this entryway. Wood double doors provide entrance into this space illuminated by a globe chandelier. Circular mirror is affixed above a black console table with white shaded lamp.
23 of Entryway with Wooden Double French Doors and Gallery Wall
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Natural Wood Double French Doors open into an entryway with a black pendant light and wide plank hardwood floors. A gallery wall of black and white photographs hangs on the wall above a wood bench decorated with throw pillows, while a large wood-framed mirror leans against the wall nearby.
24 of White Entryway with Black Door and Entryway Chandelier
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Natural light from the sidelights and window of a black front door illuminates the dark wood floors and white walls in this home. A black metal entryway chandelier hangs from the ceiling, contrasting with the light colors in the rest of the space.
25 of Contemporary Entryway Chandelier in Modern Home
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A contemporary entryway chandelier makes a statement as soon as you enter this modern home with a black front door. Large windows allow natural light to illuminate the white walls, potted tree, and wooden bench inside this stunning home.
26 of White Board and Batten Entryway with Wooden Consul Table
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Board and batten millwork is featured on the white walls of this entryway, which also features a wooden consul table and matching front door. The table is accentuated with a round mirror, a glass vase filled with branches, and a small silver lamp. A glass and black metal light fixture hangs from the ceiling above a brown patterned carpet.
27 of Vaulted Entryway with Gold Light Fixture
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A unique gold entryway chandelier with individual shade lamps catches your eye as you walk into this home. The natural wood door with glass and vaulted ceilings create a spacious feeling, while light wood hardwood floors run diagonally across the entryway.
28 of Black and White Entryway with Large Mirror
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A unique curved black door with a metal insert illuminates this entryway through the center window. Dark wood floors stretch along the space under a black side table with white décor. A large mirror hangs on the wall above to create a more spacious feeling.
29 of White Entryway with Wood Detailing
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A farmhouse-inspired entryway features white shiplap walls and large wood beams on the ceiling. Natural wood front doors illuminate a brown and white striped rug, with a black bench placed nearby. Red, white, and yellow décor accessorizes the space, along with two wicker baskets on the floor below.
30 of Tiered Chandelier and Reclaimed Wood Entryway
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A modern tiered light fixture hangs from the high ceilings of this entryway, illuminating a reclaimed shiplap wall. A gray mirrored table is decorated with a large mirror and assorted vases, while a curved black front door with glass inserts allows in natural light.
31 of Brass and Beige Chandelier in Two-story Foyer
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Brass and beige chandelier hangs over a light gray two-story foyer with white wainscoting and white sconces mounted high on the wall above the white entrance door. White table lamps perched on an antique stained wood credenza provide additional lighting.
32 of Shiplap Entryway with Natural Light
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White shiplap wraps around the entryway of this farmhouse-inspired home. A modern black metal light fixture hangs from the ceiling in front of a black door with a large glass window. The light wood floor contrasts with the black spindles of a nearby staircase.
33 of Black and Glass Wall Sconces Stairway
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This black and glass wall sconces stairway features taupe carpeted stairs finished with black balusters and a white handrail. The foyer next to the staircase is illuminated by a black 2 tier wagon wheel chandelier.
