It’s the details that make a house a home. Sure, solid walls, floors and a roof are necessary, but it’s only when you begin furnishing your nest with rugs , framed prints , vases , soft furnishings, curtains and the like that it starts to build character and become that warm, welcoming space that is your haven from the world. Lighting is part of this delicate equation.
The right lights can completely transform a space, giving it a mood and theatre. From mood lighting in the lounge and bedroom to task lighting in the kitchen, the proper illumination can be..
. well, illuminating. Wall sconces are a great way to introduce secondary lighting to a room, especially if the overhead Big Light is the only other option.
They differ slightly from your garden variety wall lights as with a sconce, a bare bulb sits behind a shade (usually metal or glass), rather than directly underneath it. This means light is thrown upwards in an uplighting effect that bathes the rest of the room in a softer glow. For fans of glowy lighting, it’s a winner.
The beauty of wall sconces is that they can be put anywhere, from over the bed to give you proper light when you’re reading to a reading nook for accent lighting that won’t take up any room. They look great on either side of a bathroom mirror , offering a swish hotel effect at home. Get wireless or rechargeable ones and you can install them without needing an expensive electrician.
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