Narrow dark hall how to light it.

Pauline Ryan

9 years ago

I have a long train long corridor in my hall with no natural light -how should I light it -any advice welcome
Pauline

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Tani H-S
9 years ago
You could replace the single light with a track lighting which would spread the light across the hall rather than in one spot.

Also in fashion at the moment are the lights on wires which almost drape across the ceiling and suspended with hooks. You can get a further distance then and not have to stick to a straight line.

Also consider plug in sensor lights which illuminate when someone walks by.
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Karolina Barnes
9 years ago
Hi, I have the same problem in my hallway. If your budget is tight, just replacing the ceiling light with something like a starburst pendant with at least 6 bulbs would instantly improve the space. Also I would hang some bold and bright artwork on the walls and put a runner on the floor. Mirrors are also great for your space. I'm attaching a photo example. See how the eye is instantly drawn to the bold door? Also if you can repaint the wall, I would recommend you to use glossy finish paint so the light can bounce off the walls too. I'm happy to help you further at no fee via email, if you're stuck. I give lots of free advice on my blog so you can check it out for inspiration and advice. Link should be in my profile. All the best, Karolina
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Hello nicnoll, Another idea could be to have a wall light that is all about the bulb! A few links to both ideas.... Copper is good too... Guessing you can have them pointing up or down for ones that don't have a moving hinge.. http://www.oldschoolelectric.com/vintage-light-bulbs/ http://www.industville.co.uk/collections/wall-sconce-bar-restaurant-lamps/products/vintage-barn-angled-brass-wall-lamp A ceiling light.. http://www.industville.co.uk/collections/ceiling-lights-lampshades/products/brooklyn-vintage-brass-cone-lampshade OR.. One other idea... have a rose with multi flex wires... centralised where the current one is.. Then choosing cable/flex and lengths.. run them along to where you want.. either along ceiling.. in loops with hooks to loop round and fix position, so then excess becomes a drop pendant to add something lovely.... Or you run them in loops across the ceiling to the opposite wall and have a wall light fitting but the electric cable comes from the one ceiling point. So less to do wiring wise.. Plus this makes for a very interesting bespoke installation.. with coloured flex cable running in loops along the hallway.. . : )) http://www.urbancottageindustries.com/historic-lighting/ceiling-roses/multiple-outlet-ceiling-roses/ceiling-rose-multiple-cable-flex-outlet-vintage-brass http://www.urbancottageindustries.com/historic-lighting/fabric-cable/twisted-lighting-flex/copper-fabric-lighting-flex-cable-twist
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Direct Trade Supplies
9 years ago
If you feel that this hallway is hard to work with perhaps some minimal and smaller lighting across the walls could do the trick. Spotlights running across the ceiling could also work.
These photographs can be used for inspiration. These are all lights we currently stock should you like the look of them. Good luck.
Gabriela Gurova
9 years ago
more lights and white paint, maybe?
Jonathan
9 years ago
definitely more ceiling lights. Then hang large pictures or mirror but make sure to stagger them......don't hang them opposite each other

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