Darlana Lanterns on a Charleston Front Porch
Things to keep in mind:

♦ Your lighting will appear about half the size from the street. So, your 12 inch light that looks o’kay in the showroom, will suddenly appear 6 inches from the street! 

♦ When in doubt, go big and go eye level.

♦ Your entryway should be the focal point, let your front door take center stage.  

♦ It’s always good to test the size by hanging a piece of cardboard the same shape and size as your potential light fixture.  
Vic by Urban Electric
Tip #1.
LIGHTS BY YOUR DOOR:
Your lights should be ⅓ to ¼ the size of your door and trim. If you have a grand entry way with a high ceiling you can go bigger. So, opt for ⅓ the size of your door. If you’re in a tighter area, try ¼ the size of your door. If possible mount the lights at least 6 inches from the door frame and about 66 inches from the floor.
Fourteenth Colony Gas Lanterns Symmetrically placed at front entrance
Concord Series by Northeast Lantern
Mottisfont Porch Lantern by Vaughan
Tip #2
FRONT ENTRANCE HANGING LIGHTS:
An entryway hanging pendant can be a game changer for curb appeal if hung correctly. I’ve seen them so many times way too small and hung way too high. Your pendant light should be about ⅕ the height of your door. They should also be centered about 6 inches above the door.
Contemporary Front Door Lighting
Aspen Wall Lights by Tech Lighting
Stag Wall Sconces by dweLED
Right now, the most popular style front door lighting is Contemporary. It does not work in every situation, but is a great way to update the look of any home.
Close Up photo of the Shard by Hubbardton Forge
Close up of the Erlenmeyer sconces by Hubbardton Forge
Hubbardton Forge remains one of our favorite lighting brands. Each piece is forged in Vermont and the craftsmanship makes their pieces not only functional, but beautiful. They also several Dark Sky Friendly fixtures.
Erlenmyer Large Outdoor Wall Light
Coventry Wall Light by Vaughan
These Sisal Wall Lights from Bover Barcelona invite you into the front gate, garden and eventually to the front door.
A well-lit front entry welcome guests, enables a bright, safe passage, let’s you identify visitors and, of course, makes that ever-important first impression of your home. Selecting the right lighting in this space includes choosing the right size, style and more. We are the experts so please reach out and let us know how we can help you!