Take this piece for example.
Pendant light over front door.
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There are three main types of front door lighting.
Ceiling fans should be hung close to the ceiling unless your porch has exceptionally high ceilings.
In every case the overall goal is to cast a wide pool of light that illuminates the entry banishes dark corners and casts a warm glow that s easy on the eyes says san francisco based lighting designer jody pritchard.
For 9 foot ceilings use a 6 inch down rod.
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My great room has 12 foot ceilings.
How large should the pendant light be.
Designed to live in damp environments like those outdoors it is crafted from weather resistant metal that doesn t mind a little uv light or rain.
A good rule of thumb is to add up the width and length of the foyer in feet to find the ideal diameter or width of a light.
Create a welcoming atmosphere by brightening up garden or outdoor space.
For example a 20 inch diameter foyer light would be ideal for a 10x10 foyer.
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There are no hard and fast rules about what size and type of light to use.
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Large pendant light over the front door.
Here are a few guidelines to make choosing the right front door lighting easier.
Suited for illuminating the front porch or casting a warm glow over alfresco dinners on a covered patio this pendant is the perfect pick.
We ll explain how to determine the correct size placement style and finish of your front door lighting.
To find an ideal height for a foyer light take the room s height then multiply it by 2 5 and 3 which will give you 2 numbers for example if your room has a 10 foot ceiling.
Suited for illuminating the front porch or casting a warm glow over alfresco dinners on a covered patio this pendant is the perfect pick.
I am placing a large pendant light above the front door.
Single pendant over the door.
Hang the pendant light so the bottom of the light is no lower than the top of the front door.
Designed to live in damp environments like those outdoors it is crafted from weather resistant metal that doesn t mind a little uv light or rain.
Larger front porches may also feature a pendant light above the front door or exterior ceiling fans.