Our edit of lovely hallway lights
Lighting the space in your hallway can feel a touch daunting. Floor lamps and table lamps can be moved around, swapped and changed at whim but pendant lights are not so easily traded in. As they are wired into your ceiling or wall, it is important to pick ones that you will love for a long time.
If your hallway is windowless or on the darker side, a few hallway lights on the walls or ceiling and a large hallway mirror can really brighten up the space and create a more spacious feel. Make sure also to work with the proportions of the hall. If you have a high-ceilinged hallway, a lower hanging pendant can add drama and ensures that the light fills the space effectively. Likewise, if your hall is fairly wide, take advantage of this and play with the shape and scale of a lampshade or pendant light fitting to make a real feature of it. It's a fabulous way to make an instant impression when anyone steps through the front door.
What is the best type of hallway lighting?
The best type of lighting for a hallway depends on your personal taste and needs, as well as the kind of space you are working with. In a hallway you have several options. A sconce is a type of lighting fixture that is attached to the wall, rather than the ceiling. Originally these were decorative brackets that housed candles and gas filled lamps and were lit every evening. The alternative for a hallway is a pendant or ceiling light. Unlike a sconce, a pendant light is suspended from the ceiling.
MAY WE SUGGEST: our hallway ideas gallery for endless inspiration, and our guide to the best hallway mirrors to buy.
Our favourite hallway lights in 2025
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