A narrow, dark hallway quickly looks like a tube - uninviting, uninspiring. Yet the hallway is the first thing you see when you enter a home. With the right hallway lighting you can not only ensure brightness, but also make your hallway look wider, higher and more homely. In this comprehensive guide, we show you how to create real design accents with clever lighting solutions ranging from ceiling lights and wall lights to smart s.luce concepts to set real design accents - according to your style and needs.
Why is the right corridor lighting so important?
A hallway is more than just a connecting path between rooms. It is the prelude to the feeling of living in your home - and requires coordinated, functional and stylish lighting.
The challenges in the hallway:
Often narrowly cut
Little or no daylight
Usually with several doors/openings
Should still appear bright, friendly and open
With targeted lighting you can:
Make rooms appear larger, higher and wider
Ensure safe movement
Create atmosphere and emphasize style
Which lights are suitable for the hallway?
Expert tip from Danielle A.
Lighting designer at skapetze®
1. ceiling lights - the basis of hallway lighting
Ceiling lights are a must in almost every hallway. They provide the main light and should be both sufficiently bright and stylistically coordinated.
Tips for the ceiling light in the hallway:
Go for flat, dimmable models with a low ceiling height
Round shapes look more organic and make ceilings appear higher
Multi-flame versions ensure even illumination
Advantages:
Central illumination
Ideal for small to medium-sized corridors
Many models can be controlled smartly (e.g. via app or voice command with s.luce Smart Light)
Wall lights are perfect for giving the hallway more structure, height and depth. They draw the eye upwards or along the wall, making the room appear wider.
What should you look out for?
Luminaires that shine upwards and downwards stretch visually
Warm white light color for more coziness
Even placement (e.g. at regular intervals)
Advantages
:
Visually enlarge the room
Ideal as indirect light in combination with ceiling spotlights
5. LED strips & indirect lighting - for WOW effects
Whether behind a wall mirror, along the skirting board or under the ceiling - LED-Strips create indirect light that makes the room appear softer, warmer and more spacious.
How to design with LED strips
:
As a light cove on the ceiling for visual height
Along wall edges or furniture
In color tones such as warm white or adjustable (RGBW for color change)
Advantages
:
Elegant light guidance
Ideal for combining with main light sources
Perfect for smart home scenarios with s.luce Connect System
Beispiel: s.luce AuraLine LED system - modular & smart controllable
Which light color and brightness is optimal in the hallway?
Light color:
Warm white (2700-3000 K): Cozy, homely - ideal for the hallway
Neutral white (3500-4000 K): Modern, clear - good for high functionality
Brightness:
At least 100-200lumen/m² as basic light
Spot accents + additional indirect lighting as required
Tip: Combine different types of light for more depth and atmosphere.
How can you make your hallway even more effective?
In addition to the right lighting, you can significantly influence the feeling of space in your hallway with furnishings and colors:
Furnishing ideas for the hallway:
Mirrors reflect light & enlarge visually
Light colors on the wall & Floor create width
Furniture with lightness - e.g. floating consoles or open wardrobes
Decoration & Structure:
Aim lights specifically at art or wall panels
Emphasize accent colors with light
Smart sensor technology for automated light when entering
Smart home in the hallway: comfort & Style with s.luce
Modern hallway lighting now also works via app or voice control. Smart home solutions not only make your hallway brighter - they also make it smarter.
Your benefits with Smart Home:
Light scenes according to time of day (e.g. soft night light)
Control via app, switch or voice (e.g. Alexa, Google)
Automatic switch on/off via motion detector
Can be combined with:
ZigBee / DALI / Casambi control system
RGBW for a colorful ambience
Tip: Plan your smart light with our experts - make an appointment now!
Conclusion: How to make your hallway brighter, higher and more beautiful
The perfect hallway lighting is a mixture of function, design and technology. Whether with ceiling lights, wall lights, spotlights or smart LED strips - with the right concept, you can transform your hallway into a real favorite place.
Your hallway can:
Appear higher with vertical light Appear wider with uniform lighting close to the wall Appear more elegant & and inviting with a smart lighting concept
Arrange a consultation with a s.luce lighting professional
Get advice now
If you have any questions, our lighting consultants will be happy to help you find the perfect solution for your hallway - technically sophisticated, aesthetically pleasing and smartly controllable on request.
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