Designing with Light in Other Home Areas
In the entrance foyer, general lighting
is needed to welcome guests and assure safe passage. This can be
furnished by a handsome ceiling fixture that emits a generous spread of
light. If more light is needed, consider placing matching wall sconces
on either side of a foyer mirror.
;Hallways should be illuminated every 8 to
10 feet for safety. You can accomplish this with ceiling fixtures, wall
sconces, recessed, or track lighting. Movable track fixtures will give
you the general lighting you need for safety, while allowing you to
accent any artwork or family photos.
Stairs should be lighted from top to
bottom to prevent accidents, with switches at both ends for convenience.
If hall and foyer fixtures do not illuminate the entire stairway, you
can install a chain-hung or close-to-ceiling fixture above the top step.
Utility/laundry areas need plenty of well-diffused
general lighting for sorting and spotting laundry, measuring detergent,
and setting dials. A large ceiling fixture with energy-efficient
fluorescent tubes should do the job (see light sources). Warm white
tones will provide the best all-around color rendition.
