Are you looking for unique lighting ideas for your home’s interior design? Perhaps the most versatile light source in a home, the small-but-mighty sconce is a smart choice for almost any space in the house, from the hallway to the bathroom, exterior entryway, bedroom, office, living room or an outdoor living area.
From choosing a style of sconce to deciding on hanging height, this article offers expert advice on finding the right wall sconce design for your space. We discuss the benefits of wrought iron sconces.
Put simply, a sconce is just a fancy term for a wall bracket that holds a lamp, candle or light source. This style of light fixture can be found in any room or setting where directional and ambient light is desired, including interior and exterior spaces.
Because of their prominent, eye-level placement, wall sconces are often highly decorative and designed to make a strong aesthetic statement. As a result, there are wall sconces to suit every style of home and interior design.
Wall sconces can be crafted from a variety of materials. It’s worth noting that if you intend to place your wall sconce outdoors, it should be crafted from a weather-resistant metal or other material.
A decorative wrought iron sconce can add artistic flair to your living space while also keeping it safe and illuminated. Wrought iron sconces work well with a wide variety of home decor:
Traditional or vintage
This style of wrought iron sconce features ornate detailing. With its elegant appearance, a traditional wall sconce adds a touch of old world luxury, while a rustic style will make your home feel cozy. Here are some of our favourite ideas:
Contemporary
A contemporary wrought iron sconce is simple with sleek lines and streamlined styling to blend in well with a contemporary or minimalist interior. Geometric shapes, elegant curved frames and light detailing are hallmarks of this style. This style of sconce can fit in with most decor styles:
Best of all, wrought iron can be custom-crafted to match your exact vision for the design. The possibilities are virtually endless!
Like all products made of wrought iron, wrought iron sconces are extremely durable. They can endure direct sunlight, rain and lots of changes in temperature. This makes wrought iron sconces well-suited to both indoor and outdoor spaces.
If you’re interested in an indoor or outdoor candle wall sconce, wrought iron is an excellent choice as iron is not flammable at candle-burning temperatures. An iron wall sconce candle holder will keep your candle far away from combustible materials in your home while providing a warm, friendly glow. Outdoor wrought iron candle wall sconces, especially those with a shade ring or hurricane chimney, can protect the candle’s flame from wind.
Although lighting your home is generally a straightforward process, there are quite a few best practice guidelines to follow if you want to create the best functional space and a beautiful aesthetic in your home.
Choosing the right wall height and placement is crucial to achieving a balanced look. Ultimately, the ideal placement will depend on size: the sconce’s size, the room’s size and the proportional size of the item that will be illuminated.
Here are some guidelines for hanging your wall sconce:
General rules of thumb
Living and dining rooms
Along a staircase
Bathrooms
Hallway
Outdoor
Artwork
To illuminate a piece of art, place two sconces on either side of the artwork, centred alongside the picture. To find the centre, measure the length of the artwork and divide by two. When you locate that centre spot, measure 10 centres away from it. This is the ideal location to place the centre of your sconces. To avoid a disproportionate look, always make sure there are at least 5 centimetres above and below the wall sconce.