How To Light Your Entryway

The first thing you need to do is measure your foyer. These measurements will help us pick a fixture that is the appropriate size.  After you measure, add the two numbers together to find the diameter the fixture should be. Let’s say our foyer is 12’x12’. We all know 12+12=24, so our fixture should be no smaller than 24” in diameter. Easy, right?!

Once we know the diameter, we need to find the height our fixture should be. Grab your tape measure again, because we need to know the height of the ceiling! If you have a single story entry, you need 7’ from the floor to the bottom of your light fixture.  The space between 7’ and your ceiling is the size of your fixture. (If you are shopping for a chandelier, don’t forget to add the drop from the ceiling into your measurements.). If you have a two story entry, allow 2.5” – 3” for every foot in height of your entryway. For example if your entry is 18’ tall, you need to shop for a fixture that is 45”-54” tall.