| If wall sconces are something that interests you in | | | | there are so many options! Start by discerning what |
| terms of providing light to the interior of your home, | | | | your home's interior design is. Maybe you already |
| then be aware that you are looking at a light fixture | | | | know. You've got a Victorian English approach to |
| that has been around almost as long as human beings | | | | decorating. Or else you are into something closer to |
| have turned to light as a tool to brighten the | | | | art deco. It doesn't matter. Once you know, you can |
| darkness. Prehistoric men and women would take | | | | match the sconce to the existing decor. |
| torches - or very primitive candles - and leave them | | | | Of course, appearance aside, the biggest thing is |
| on cave ledges or stick them in narrow crevices. The | | | | ensuring that your new sconce does what you need |
| resultant light would spill through the cave and leave | | | | it to do. The right look won't help if you can't see! |
| them two hands free to do the work that needed | | | | Are you adding these new lighting fixtures to a large |
| to be done. | | | | room that sees a lot of traffic and activity? That's |
| None of that should make you fear that by using this | | | | going to call for a different type of bulb - and |
| type of light fixture you are aiming for prehistoric | | | | number of bulbs - than a hallway where you need |
| decor. Far from it! But it is helpful to remember that | | | | more of a lighting accent. |
| the use and function of wall sconces has not | | | | Picking the right wall sconce in terms of design and |
| changed dramatically over the centuries. Whether it's | | | | function is important, but don't underestimate the |
| a candelabra or electric candles that flicker and glow, | | | | importance of a well-placed installation. If you hang a |
| the sconce aims to fill your home with a pleasing light | | | | candle wall sconce too high, it will create a bright but |
| that you can read by or cook by or eat lunch by. In | | | | distracting circle of light on the ceiling. Hang it too low |
| other words, there is both a practical and an | | | | and you risk bumping into it. Take your time and be |
| aesthetic point to them. | | | | sure that its ultimate placement provides maximal |
| The first rule of the wall sconce is that the higher up | | | | benefit for the interior of your home. |
| on the wall it goes, the greater the reach of its light. | | | | For a lot of people, realizing how much time and |
| To this extent, they tend to be a bit more effective | | | | energy goes into choosing wall sconces is just more |
| than, say, a table lamp or even a floor lamp. You can | | | | than they can handle. There's nothing wrong with |
| use them, then, to effectively replace those lights | | | | that. There are plenty of experts that will help you |
| and thus open up some additional space. For that | | | | figure out the options. A licensed electrician can |
| reason, a wall sconce is perfect for a tiny space such | | | | address issues related to safety and installation. And |
| as a hallway or even a walk-in closet. | | | | an interior decorator - especially one who specializes |
| Candle sconces come in countless types of styles | | | | in lighting - can offer some useful ideas about |
| and designs. On the one hand, this is good news | | | | approaching this important lighting issue. Don't be |
| because it means that you won't soon run out of | | | | afraid to ask for help. |
| options. On the other hand, it's a challenge because | | | | |