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When choosing the best sconces for your home, consider the type of illumination you\u2019re trying to provide. Uplights or fixtures with frosted shades create ambient light. Downlights produce more focused illumination, making them an ideal choice for task or accent lighting. You can also use sconces with transparent shades or decorative bulbs to create sparkling highlights. Another advantage of sconces is that because they\u2019re mounted directly on the wall, they add light without taking up floor or table space. Mix them with overhead or pendant fixtures<\/a> to add layers of illumination to your room.<\/p>\n Nepal LED Sconce by Kuzco<\/a> | Corbin Sconce by Homeplace by Capital Lighting<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n As you explore the many wall lights<\/a> available, there are a few points you should bear in mind. The sconce\u2019s shade has the biggest impact on the kind of light it produces and its overall appearance. Fixture trims offer additional decorative options. Coordinate sconces with other lights in the room, or match them to other hardware such as plumbing fixtures or doorknobs. If you\u2019re using wall lights to provide task illumination, consider using switched sconces that let you turn the lamp on or off at the source.<\/p>\n When using wall sconces for ambient lighting, spread them evenly around the room. Space them 8 to 10 feet apart horizontally for uniform lighting. Mount fixtures so their shades are at eye level, 5.5 to 6 feet above the floor, which minimizes glare from exposed bulbs. You may need to adjust your fixtures\u2019 spacing and height, depending on your room\u2019s dimensions and the style of shade chosen. If you\u2019re lighting high-traffic areas, consider using ADA-compliant sconces<\/a>. They extend no more than 4 inches from the wall, so that they won\u2019t block walkways.<\/p>\n With accent and task illumination, which focus on a particular area of the room, your fixture placement options are more flexible. Position unique sconces above work surfaces or beside decorative elements. Again, keep them close to eye level to avoid glare from exposed bulbs.<\/p>\n Swing Arm Lamp by Elk Lighting<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Sconces are often used to provide even illumination in hallways, but they can also bring light to other rooms. Use one of the ideas below, or change them up to create a look all your own.<\/p>\n Nula Sconce by Hinkley<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Sconces are a flexible lighting option with historical roots that can provide ambient, accent or task lighting. Add a new layer of light to almost any space in your home with these decorative fixtures.<\/p>\n For more lighting and design inspiration<\/a>, follow us on\u00a0\u00a0Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Not to be confused with the delicious bakery item \u2014 the scone \u2014 sconces are wall-mounted light fixtures you can use to add illumination to almost any room in your home. Take a tour of a medieval castle and you\u2019ll […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[59,156,16],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/09\/P2194005_P2255338-1.jpg\")
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