The entryway lighting in this space consists of white-shaded sconce lighting. Dark wreathed double doors match the artsy console table and ceiling beams. A large palm plant sits next to the striped welcome mat.
30 Ideas for Your Entryway Lighting
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Published: December 7, 2022
Updated: December 1, 2023
Entering your home is important. It is the place where you remove your coat, kick off your shoes, and settle into the joy that is your humble abode. It is also the first place guests will see when they enter your home, so it is essential to illuminate your style in the best way possible – by having superb entryway lighting.
It may be that you want entryway lighting to come from one main ceiling light; in which case consider whether you want a covered shade to imbue the entryway with soft, muted lighting. Or you may want a chandelier style to add regal elegance. Perhaps sconce entryway lighting would allow you to showcase a gallery wall or could sit pleasingly on either side of a beautiful piece of art.
If you’re considering changing your entryway lighting, prepare to be inspired by this collection.
02 of Modern Gold, Black, and White Entryway
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The octagonal gold and glass-framed entryway light fixture looks splendid against a black front door and transom window. An olive tree and patterned hallway runner complete the farmhouse look.
03 of Farmhouse Entryway with Sliding Doors
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This entryway showcases a black front door with sidelights, a round mirror, and wooden herringbone sliding doors. Long light floorboards contrast with the starkness of the black front door. Dried twigs sit in a green vase under a black metal pendant light.
04 of White Shiplap Entryway with Double French Doors
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A cylindrical metal chandelier creates hangs from the ceiling of this shiplapped hallway. Wooden doors with large glass panels sit at the end of an entryway, with a small bench with a white cushion and a potted plant resting along one wall.
05 of Entryway Abstract Lighting Creates Focal Point
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Abstract entryway lighting creates a focal point above white walls with a dark wooden floor and gray patterned rug. The wooden door frames of the adjoining rooms match the flooring.
06 of Three Lights Following Corridor
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A trio of glass orb lights hangs from gold fixtures in this entryway. Cream walls contrast with dark flooring with a console table holding artwork and a vase of flowers nearby. A small bench holds a fluffy throw.
07 of Rectangle Windows and Neutral Tones
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This elegant space uses a modern, white dome light fixture, which hangs above a circular black-framed mirror and a black console table. A vintage hall runner leads to a wooden door with glass panels.
08 of Wicker Accents and Accessories in Modern Entryway
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Entryway lighting is displayed by this wicker curved light shade. The wicker theme is carried by a lamp, basket, bag, and wreath in the entryway. A small bench holds a brown cushion. A vintage runner leads to the black front door.
09 of White Board and Batten Entryway
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Glass pendant lights provide entryway lighting in this spacious hall. White board and batten walls lead to wooden double doors with a transom window. Plain wooden floorboards match the wood of the door.
10 of Neutral Entryway with Circular Mirror
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An entryway with ecru-painted walls and wooden floorboards hosts a wooden console table with a circular mirror above. The black entryway lighting matches the black hardware of the white doors. A plant sits on the console table.
11 of Farmhouse Florals Styled Entryway
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A black-framed chandelier provides entryway lighting, with wooden double doors sitting behind a diamond-checked rug. A green chest of drawers holds a tray of flowers and a sign above the dresser reads “the flower bar.”
12 of Unique Cream Chandelier and Floral Rug
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A delicately cream chandelier illuminates the entryway in this home. It hangs above a bold floral rug with a console table sitting beneath a mirror nearby. It is decorated with white lamps, pumpkins, and white fabric baskets. Wooden double doors sit to the left.
13 of Small Entryway Lighting Ideas
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The entryway lighting in this space sends beams of light across a white ceiling. A slim corridor showcases a blue-checked runner leading to a glass-paneled front door. A sign is hung from coat hooks on the wall.
14 of White Shiplap Farmhouse Entryway with Wood Accents
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A unique wooden entryway light ties into the soft brown color scheme of the floorboards, stairs, and wall art. White shiplap walls host curved double doors. A large plant grows in a terracotta pot on a wooden console table beneath multi-toned wood wall decor.
15 of Dark Console Table with Light Poufs
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White framed sconce lights with black fixtures create simple entryway lighting. The lights flank artwork resting on a dark console table. Checked poufs sit under the console table next to the dark wooden front door.
16 of Black and Yellow Entryway with Wooden Doors
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A black-framed pendant light makes chic entryway lighting in this warm space. Light wooden wreathed double doors illuminate a round mirror above a console table, holding a lamp and plant. A small rug lies in front of the doors.
17 of White Entryway with Blue Front Door
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This space showcases a blue front door with chevron paneling. Entryway lighting consists of giant glass orbs showcasing vintage lightbulbs. The white walls and windows of the entryway coordinate beautifully with the natural light from the surrounding windows.
18 of Entryway with White and Gray Checkerboard Floor
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White door with glass panels is opened to reveal an entryway with a white and gray checkerboard floor. White slipcovered chairs flank a wood and black metal console table placed against the wall.
19 of Staircase Gallery Wall In a Bright Entrance
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This bright entryway includes a white wall with a dark staircase railing going upstairs. The two black doors against the far wall include four panes of glass on each door. A modern side table sits on along the wall with large potted plants on the far side and two large candle holders on it. A black door sits opposite the white staircase. Two round nested tables sit in the foreground with a small potted plant in a black tray on the larger table. A light-colored rug rests on the light wood floor. A square grid of nine pictures includes three gold rectangles inside white matting with gold frames at the top. The remaining six pictures are underneath the three gold images on a white wall next to the staircase.
20 of Traditional White Entryway with Dark Brown Accents
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The entryway lighting in this space consists of a globe chandelier with a round metal frame. Curved dark brown doors open with a plush rug, a giant vase of white roses, and a cushioned armchair holding a cream throw.
21 of Bronze Wagon Wheel Two-story Foyer Lighting
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Bronze wagon wheel two-story foyer lighting illuminates a white staircase with black handrails and treads. A black and brass sconce is mounted next to a black dutch door with white trim.
22 of Classy Entryway with Light Woods and Creams
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A cream drum-shaped light shade provides lighting in this entryway. A vintage runner leads to a wooden door that matches the beams of the ceiling. A dark console table holds a vase of pampas grass and a lamp along one wall.
23 of Two-story Entryway with Black Lantern Pendants
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This two-story entryway features stained wood and dark blue herringbone tile flooring lit by black lantern pendant lighting. The black double door entrance leads into a stained wood console table paired with an ivory and white table lamp.
24 of Light Hallway with Thin Baseboards
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A light-colored hallway features a thin white baseboard. A long wood console holding potted plants and two wood lamps sits on the warm wood floor. A step stool stands open against one wall, and a long white bench with a black top is placed across from it. A black outside door with a window in it is closed on the other side of the hallway.
25 of Showstopper Star Entryway Lighting
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An opulent glass star light fixture creates amazing entryway lighting in this mudroom. A long white corridor with dark floorboards and a checked runner lead to a wooden door. A bench with a checked seat sits to the left with cubbies up above.
26 of Black Accents Softened with Woods and Greens
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A subtle glass light fixture keeps the focus on the patterned glass front door in black with a coordinating gallery wall of art prints. A wooden bench and wicker baskets soften the look. Potted plants accessorize the space.
27 of Wood Toned Entrance
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A black-frame chandelier hangs from the ceiling of this wood-toned entrance. A circular mirror sits above a wooden console table decked with a white lamp and glass vases. A patterned rug sits in front of the impressive walnut front door.
28 of Entryway with Black and White Striped Mat
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A black and white striped doormat on top of a beige woven rug is laid in front of a stained wood bench in this farmhouse entryway with a black door, beige floor tiles and white vertical board and batten wall.
29 of Sage Walls and Dark Wood Entryway
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Entryway lighting in this space is provided by a black drum-like light shade. Sage walls show off the white front door and sliding barn-style door. A church pew holds cushions and has baskets of flowers tucked underneath. A sign on the wall above reads “Fresh cut flowers.”
30 of Floral Gallery Wall Entryway
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A small black frame entry lighting solution allows the focus to fall on the 3D floral gallery wall. Black sconce lights on the other side illuminate a more traditional gallery wall with white framed pictures. A runner leads to a white door with a transom window.