Wall Sconces

Wall Sconces for the Home

Nothing can provide your home with warmth, friendliness and drama like a wall sconce. Vintage-inspired, modern and everything in between, sconces can be styled in any multitude of ways. Illuminate rooms, spotlight wall art or create an ambiance and save floor space. Learn about arranging and styling wall fixtures in a range of spaces in your home.

Implement Bathroom Sconces for Ambient Lighting

Apply makeup, fix hair, face-wash and brush teeth in true, flattering light with bathroom sconces. Create your own light-up bathroom vanity by placing paired sconce lights on either side of the mirror over the sink. If your bathroom has double or multiple mirrors, place a light between each one to best illuminate the reflection and keep the glass free of intrusive shadows. Soft wall light sconces can be used in conjunction with brighter overheads or used on their own. Their gentle glow produces enough light during the night. They add a feeling of luxury to the space, giving it a hotel-like look with brass and gold finishes covered by glass shades. Keep wall sconce lighting mild and subdued when pampering yourself in the bath or shower for a feeling of ultimate indulgence.

Using Sconces to Decorate the Entryway

Wall lighting adds a warm touch to the first space your guests encounter. The entryway should be unintimidating, welcoming and representative of your personal home decor style. Arrange a wall sconce or line several above the console table or sideboard. If you've hung a wall mirror there, arrange one light on either side to brighten. If you have a coat rack and umbrella just inside the doorway, make sure your wall sconces provide enough light to see where you're leaving your coat and shoes. If there's minimal space for a floor lamp, choose wall lighting to open up the hall for more furniture. Or, spotlight wall art and home decor arranged on floating wall shelves. Either way, entryway wall sconces create a friendly atmosphere and set the tone for the rest of the home.

Wall Sconces for the Bedroom

When reading in bed late at night, bedroom wall sconces add a source of light that is bright enough to see, but not so harsh that it impedes your sleep schedule. Wall light sconces provide the perfect nighttime glow, with soft tones and chic protective shades. Position them just above your nightstand and bedside table, just a few inches above your head. Do take height into account when installing your sconce lights—if the lamp is placed too low to the bed, the bulb may shine into your eyes when you lie down. Place each sconce a few feet directly above your head for a focused feel. The shade of the fixture will also play a role in this. If you want your bedroom sconce to sit higher up the wall, look for fixtures with shades that extend all the way down over the bulb to prevent harsh, intrusive light beams. If arranging for a king or queen-sized bed, think about placing a matching pair of sconces on each side, especially if the bed is shared. Twin and full-sized beds in children's rooms will likely need only one wall sconce.

Illuminating the Patio with Outdoor Wall Lights

Whether you want to create a warm and inviting stoop, highlight architectural details, or ensure well-lit pathways, outdoor sconces are the perfect solution. Not only do they illuminate outside walls—sconce lights add a touch of elegance to your home's façade. Add ambiance to your outside seating area by placing outdoor sconce lighting around your outdoor lounge furniture. Complete the look with outdoor lanterns to decorate your space and provide additional atmospheric lighting.