Looking for porch lighting ideas? Here's 14 illuminating ideas to brighten your main entry point

large modern porch with metal roof stretching across entrance and rest of property, timber clad below with inset spotlights and small wall lights on dividing wall and external wall
Modern porch design may include natural light but still need porch lighting ideas as a finishing touch (Image credit: Urban Front)

Considering your porch lighting ideas at the same time as finalising your porch design is a must. As well as serving to compliment the overall look of your entrance, your porch lighting ideas need to offer safety and security to everyone entering and exiting your home.

And, while solar powered lights can provide you with a great variety of options if you aren't able to add in mains powered lights, what other porch lighting ideas are there to suit your self build or renovation?

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James Kendall

James is perfectly placed to offer expert guidance on all aspects of home lighting. From dazzling crystal chandeliers and statement wall lights to designer lamps and elegant drop pendants, James and his knowledgeable team are always on hand to help customers find the perfect lighting for their individual project.

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David Gray

David is the co-founder and product direct at Corston Architectural Detail, a company offering a wide selection of hardware, sockets, switches and lighting to suit a variety of homes.

Peter Legg

Peter Legg has been with Där Lighting since 2016 and is responsible for managing over 2000 products, and works on the product selection, design processes and the marketing of the brand.

Amy is an interiors and renovation journalist. She is the former Assistant Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating, where she worked between 2018 and 2023. She has also been an editor for Independent Advisor, where she looked after homes content, including topics such as solar panels. 

She has an interest in sustainable building methods and always has her eye on the latest design ideas. Amy has also interviewed countless self builders, renovators and extenders about their experiences. 

She has renovated a mid-century home, together with her partner, on a DIY basis, undertaking tasks from fitting a kitchen to laying flooring. She is currently embarking on an energy-efficient overhaul of a 1800s cottage in Somerset.