Evening Standard

Best hallway lights to brighten up your home's entranceway

Source: Clive Nichols

Of all the rooms in the house, a hallway is often low down on the decorating list.

The space is all about the journey rather than the destination, somewhere to pass through but never to linger, rarely to admire. Does that mean it should fall into an interiors void?

Not in our book. The domestic artery deserves to be as celebrated as any other space with paint, framed prints, wallpaper and more to bring it to life and make it feel part of the home.

Whether it's the entryway or one of the upper landings, once you’ve got the look in place, the final step is lighting it properly. Many halls are fitted with overhead lights, but secondary lighting

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