In need of more direct light? Accordion sconces, also known as scissor lights, are a great midcentury option to consider ...

While lamps and overhead lights like chandeliers tend to be the first consideration when it comes to brightening up a room, wall sconces can be just as functional — especially in smaller spaces. Like ...

Behold: spring cleaning has arrived. In tandem with that? Reorganizing your space, with everything from outdoor patio furniture to sectional couches and area rugs. But, how about your walls? Sure, you ...

First-time visitors to Evangeline, the design-forward rooftop bar at Toronto’s Ace Hotel, are often struck by the sense of intimacy that radiates through the room. While flickering fireplaces, a ...

Dezeen Showroom: statement lighting effects are produced by wall lights from Indian company Naaya Studio, which manufactures its fixtures from natural clays. Naaya's wall lights and sconces include ...

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Wall sconces are more than just pretty fixtures—they shape mood, balance design, and add functional light when placed with intention. Designers recommend following eye-level height rules, proper ...

If the sconces are more opaque and being used to provide ambient light, then they can mount slightly higher on the wall: 7 feet to 8 feet for a 10-foot ceiling. Sconces in the bathroom are a different ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Lighting is part of this delicate equation. The right lights ...

Despite being one of the earliest forms of interior lighting, wall sconces remain an underrated lighting option in modern homes. Once essential for holding torches, oil lamps, and wax candles, they’ve ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Lighting is essential in any home, but especially if you’re ...