Sconces are lights that attach to the wall. The only support for the light is the wall. They are usually used to light hallways or small areas. The light usually points up, but many sconces today have the light point down. Sconces can be simple in design, for more practical purposes, but most are designed to catch the eye. Guests are meant to notice the light as they walk down the hall. They are a piece of art. Sconces come in many designs, such as Chandelier sconces, modern, and vintage.
Chandelier sconces
Chandeliers are elegant light fixtures that hang from the ceiling. They have more than one light. Some of the lights point down while most chandeliers have light that curve so they point up. The most popular chandelier design uses crystals that reflect the light around the room. You can find sconces that are designed like chandeliers. These chandelier wall sconces might have two, three, or even four lights that curve like a chandelier. They will have crystal, either clear or black, that hang from the light to help reflect light. It is like have a mini chandelier in your hallway or small area.
Modern Sconces
If your home is designed with a more modern flair, then an elegant crystal sconce won’t fit the theme. You can find sconces with a modern design that will match you home perfectly. Modern sconces come in a variety of shapes and designs. You might choose lamps of a geometrical shapes. Some lamps are made of two rectangles where the light shines from the back and not the top or bottom. Some geometrical lamps are circles, twisted hoops, or diamond shaped. You might choose a lamp with a clear dome that so that the bulb is visible and becomes part of the art.
Vintage Sconces
The vintage look has become popular in the decorating world. You might not want to hunt down a vintage lamp and risk it not working, so instead you buy a new lamp that looks vintage. Vintage style sconces are usually made from copper or look like copper that is aged. They have simple designs instead of the eye-popping elegant designs of modern or chandelier style sconces. That does not mean they don’t stand out. They are beautiful in their simplicity and are perfect for country cottages or old homes.
Find the right sconce for your home by choosing a lamp that fits your home’s design.
