From traditional to modern, wall sconces come in so many designs that you’ll find some suitable for any room of your house. You might love a pair of bronze sconces in your hallway that illuminate the space to help you see at night or a pair of mid-century modern sconces that add a stylish touch to your bedroom. While you’ll find lots of advice on how to hang them and set them at the right height, we wanted to help you discover some fun placement ideas for your sconces that work in every room and space.
Brighten up your entryway
Your entryway serves an important purpose because it welcomes others to your home. Since it’s the first thing you see when you come home, why not make it pop?
While you might spend a lot of time decorating the space around the holidays, consider ideas that work outside of the holidays, too. Add a funky bench or table with space to store the things you need before you leave the house, like your wallet and keys. A large mirror with sconces placed on either side completes the look.
Add reading lights
Do you ever climb into bed at night and realize you left the ceiling light on? You can avoid this hassle by using sconce reading lights. Choose lights that illuminate your bed and book or tablet, but look for sconces that are small enough that they won’t irritate your spouse or partner.
Place one sconce right above your nightstand and the other one above the nightstand on the opposite side of the bed. Since you’ll use them more than the overhead lights, keep them low and close to the bed to make them easy to turn and off. You may even want to go with sconces that run off a remote.
Illuminate your cabinets
Many homeowners think of installing new lighting in their bathrooms or bedrooms but don’t give much thought to their kitchens. With as much time as you spend prepping and cooking in that room, why not add a decorative touch with new sconces?
On top of the decor they add, the sconces also help you see your prep station and read your favorite cookbooks. If you plan on adding them to a space where you never had lights before, hire a professional electrician to avoid common accidents. Place the sconces right above your cabinets or counters. Many sconces also look gorgeous when paired with open shelves.
Choose the right spot for any sconce
Sconces come in dozens of designs that range from traditional metal to modern plastic models. Though you usually use two lights on the same wall, you can mix things up by using just one sconce or putting three or more together. Some of the best ideas involve using them in your kitchen, bedroom, or entryway, but you’ll also find ways to use sconces in your bathroom or living room. Find the home decorating tips you need to make your house more beautiful when you check us out on Instagram or Facebook.
