I had originally planned to have a hanging light descending from the second story ceiling to the top of the foyer area, but I changed my mind because I didn’t think it would hang straight enough to suit me. The fixture is lightweight, and the chain would follow the curve of the electrical wire. It would need constant adjusting. Forget that nonsense.
I opted for a small silver wall sconce from my lighting stash since it is small enough to not be intrusive but gives off a good amount of light. The only reason I was able to add a wall light without any deconstruction is the fact that the bedroom wallpaper hasn’t been completed, so adding a wire channel was fairly straightforward.
I drilled a hole from the bottom of the wiring channel in the bedroom wall, angling slightly downward into the foyer. The hole is high enough so it won’t interfere with the working pocket door. The front channel you see is for the bedside lamps when I get to them.
I glued the light in place with the bulb facing downward. With the light on, the bulb would be distractingly bright when viewed through the open stairwell. I can still reach the fixture to remove the shade and change the bulb as needed. The silver also works well with the silver-framed wall art.
It’s just enough illumination without looking out of place. :]
