Wall Sconce Styles

Another sconce on the wall

Wall sconces make a unique and elegant addition to home. A single wall sconce can be used by itself to illuminate a door or entryway, or a series of wall sconces can be used to light entire hallway or a staircase. They can be used in pairs to flank a bed or fireplace. Anyway you choose, wall sconces provide an unequaled dramatic effect to your décor. They serve the dual purpose of both style and function and without taking up any precious floor space in your home. Choosing the materials will depend on your lighting needs. For a more diffused light, consider glass or fabric. Metal wall sconces trap light more, providing more a spotlighting effect. The type of bulb you choose will also determine the effect. Halogen and xenon lights produce a clean, white light good for vanities and bathrooms. As you can see they are a variety of styles available, from classic to contemporary, so you're absolutely certain to find a wall sconce to suit your design needs.

Theatre wall sconces

Cinema or "theatre" wall sconces are exactly what they sound like. But now you can enjoy the ambience of a movie theatre in your very own home theatre. So you've got the big screen television or projection screen and the stadium seats, now cap off your home theatre design with theatre style wall sconces.

Swing arm and plug in styles

These convenient wall sconces are easily installed and plug into almost any electrical outlet. The swinging arm allows you to adjust the light to precisely the point that you need it. They're perfect to go above the base of your headboard or near your favorite reading chair.

Southwestern and western styles

Cacti, elk, buffalo, evergreens, mountains, coyotes, just about anything you can imagine can designed onto your wall sconces. Southwest and Western style sconces match perfectly in ranch style homes and wood cottages.

Materials

Wall sconces come in a variety of materials including brass, alabaster, iron, steel, wood, glass, and aluminum. Choosing your materials will depend on what type of design scheme you are after. Classical styles tend generally to be manufactured from metals such as wrought iron, brass, steel, and aluminum. The more contemporary styles are made from sleeker looking materials such as alabaster. With all the different materials available it should be a piece of cake to find something that matches your design needs.

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