Why is foyer lighting so important in a home?
Perhaps the most important value of foyer lighting is its ability to instantly set mood for arriving guests Foyer lights introduce the interior design of a home, and they function as a link between outdoor lighting to indoor lighting. Foyer lighting needs to differentiate the inside world from the outside world, but too much differentiation creates shock to the guest with either too much or too little light. Because of this, foyer lights work best when installed on dimmer switches that allow you to directly control light levels. You can also install several foyer lights on multiple, separate dimmers, each controlling separate combinations of fixtures and allowing for the creation of layered and colored lighting effects.

What types of houses need special attention to foyer lighting?
Foyer lighting is critical to homes with a staircase entrance or a tall ceiling as not only a mood setter, but also a much-needed source of safe task lighting. In a two-story foyer RLLD recommends a suspended fixture or even a chandelier for foyer down lighting. Much of the ultimate selection of physical pieces will depend greatly on both personal preference and fit with other lighting systems inside the home. This is why we furnish foyer lighting fixtures in styles that range from compact fluorescent, contemporary, Craftsman & Mission, crystal, iron & rustic, traditional, and transitional.

How do you know which fixtures to choose?
The choice of fixture size will depend mostly on the size of your ceiling, although factors such as the dimensions of one or more adjacent wall(s) and the presence of mirrors and paintings also play a role. Smaller foyers lend themselves better to recessed lights, and usually a single overhead fixture is all that is necessary to center down lighting over the room. This can then be complimented with wall sconces or multiple light fixtures placed at or just above eye level.

Are there any special considerations to take into account when lighting my foyer?
Many foyers also have mirrors, and placing sconce lights on the sides of the mirror is an excellent way to blend function and decorum. Sconce mirror lights on a foyer dimmer switch can be adjusted to illuminate the mirror either as a decorative piece or as a tool for visitors to use to check their appearance before entering the house proper.

Can foyer lighting benefit commercial clients as well as residential homeowners?
In fact, a growing segment of our client base is emerging from the commercial arena as increasing numbers of professionals find time saving and cost-saving value in our convenient drop shipping delivery policy. Every decorative chandelier or light fixture ordered travels straight from the factory to the location of install. Interior designers working as sole proprietors find this service invaluable, as it absolves them of the task of having to figure out where to store the lighting equipment they plan to install for their clients. At the end of the day, everything is a one shop, one click convenience that benefits all parties concerned, and leaves no loose ends of problematics dangling about (unless of course they are pendant fixtures, and placed there deliberately for effect.)

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