Lamps sconces: cozy and comfortable (26 photos)

A sconce is called a wall lamp, the beam of which shades along the wall line up or down. Sconce lamps are not a whim of designers, but an interior necessity, because a chandelier illuminates the entire room with bright light, and sconces separate parts of it, making even the largest room cozy and comfortable.

When do I need to hang a sconce?

Sconces are hung when it is necessary to highlight one area in the room. For example, you want the picture on the wall to look especially expressive, then you can hang sconces next to it and direct the light at the right angle. They are placed next to the mirrors in the bedroom and bathroom, and also broadcast over the bed - it’s very convenient to read under the sconce without disturbing others.
Several sconces can be purchased for the hallway and abandon the bulky chandelier. They are also hung in a corridor with a low ceiling - light sources located on the walls will become a reasonable interior solution.

Sconces are still hung in rooms in which they want to create a special chamber atmosphere. Sconce lamps in the interior of living rooms with a fireplace, restaurant halls in a classic style, hotel lounges always look perfect. Even with their help, just like with the help of wallpaper or color, you can divide the room into several zones. And wall sconces can perform an exclusively decorative function and be an important element of the interior.

Types of sconces

Lamps and sconces are classified according to a variety of signs. They differ in shape, style, material and other characteristics.

Wall lights in shape can be:

• oval;
• square with sharp or round corners;
• triangular;
• pentagonal;
• non-standard.

For their intended purpose they are:

• closed forms;
• decorative;
• directional light.

The former are made of transparent or frosted glass, and they are used as light sources in which it is impossible to attach a large chandelier to the ceiling. If they are placed in a room solely for practical reasons, then decorative hang only for decoration. They will successfully fit into the interior if they are made in the same style as other objects. Directional light fixtures also have a practical function. They have a movable lampshade, which can be directed depending on the situation in the right direction.

By style, modern wall lamps are of the following type:

• classic;
• Provence
• Art Nouveau;
• vintage
• country;
• Oriental
• high tech;
• loft.

Thus, wall sconces are suitable for a room in any style and any area. Lamps are made of materials such as:

• glass;
• tree;
• metal;
• plastic.

Nightlights can be made either from one material or from several at once. For example, a sconce made of bronze can be decorated with crystal, and a wall lamp made of wood can have a plastic shade, which is decorated with an original color pattern.

Sconce in the bedroom and the nursery

If you want the sconce to blend in seamlessly with the interior, you need to choose it as carefully as wallpaper and furniture. The sconces for the bedroom have a decorative and practical function.

The wall sconce in the bedroom is located above the head of the bed. If it is wide and double, then the lamps above the bed are located on both sides.Each of them should be with a switch that you can easily reach. Bedside sconces in the bedroom are needed so that your eyes do not get tired when you read a book or look at the phone screen, so it is advisable to determine at what height bedside lamps should be located before making wiring. There are no clear recommendations for installation: it all depends on your personal preferences and how you like to read: lying down or half-sitting. If the installation of the wall lamp is not possible, floor lamps can be placed on both sides of the bed. They look very exquisite.

For any bedroom, a classic sconce of directional light is suitable. They must have movable shades, the height of which and the direction can be adjusted. For a bedroom interior in eco-style, a wooden sconce covered with matt varnish is suitable. Fans of modern styles can pay attention to sconces in the style of a loft or minimalism. They can be made of chromed iron and clear or frosted glass.

In the nursery, you need to select lamps from plastic or other unbreakable material. Crystal wall lights are definitely not suitable here. A child can hit them with a ball or break during an active game. For the nursery you can find nightlights, the ceiling of which is decorated with images of the child’s favorite heroes. And you can use it with your own hands to paint a boring matte shade with stained glass, which you can buy at any stationery store. In the nursery, you need to install a sconce with a switch, which the child can reach for himself. The sconce should have a soft warm light, in which the child will fall asleep calmly, the nightlight can be put on the bedside table, if you can’t fasten it to the wall.

Sconce in the living room

In the living room I want to create a festive atmosphere. If you like classics, forged lamps can be added here, which will harmonize well in the interior with a crystal chandelier or heavy curtains. Forged lamps can come with a chandelier in one set - with them the interior will look especially rich. Crystal lamps are suitable for a classic or art deco style, but there shouldn’t be many: a maximum of three. Too much crystal makes the room look like a cookware store. In the living room, the sconces can be placed on both sides above the sofa, over the TV or over the fireplace. Over it bronze or copper shod lamps will ideally look.

If the living room is small, you can completely abandon the bulky chandelier and replace it with ceiling lights. They are more compact, but they cope well with their main function.

Ceiling lights today also come in frosted glass, metal and wood. They are so interesting that they can easily fit into the rich classic interior. If the room is large, several ceiling lights are located around the perimeter.

If you are a connoisseur of painting, you can install a sconce for paintings in the living room. They are small and do not attract attention, but they illuminate the image at the right angle. If the sconces for the pictures are chosen correctly, then the painting looks very different than in the upper light.

Sconce for kitchen, hallway and bathroom

Sconces for the bathroom should also be directional light with a moving ceiling. For a mirror, fixtures are selected so that in its light it would be convenient for a woman to apply makeup and a man to shave. Original designer lamps made of chromed iron and frosted glass will fit here. For a bath in a laconic oriental style, designer bamboo lamps are suitable.

Sconces for the kitchen have an exclusively decorative function. Here, cooking requires an overhead bright light, but during dinner or evening tea, the chandelier or ceiling lights turn off and the sconce lights up. These wall-mounted bedside lamps should be in harmony with the wallpaper and furniture in style and tone.For style Provence, you can make a sconce with your own hands, glueing the lampshade gently with the remainder of the kitchen wallpaper. For the kitchen, wall sconces will be the best option. Some people buy a table lamp, but then over time it becomes clear that it occupies a precious place, which is always not enough on the dining table. In the kitchen above the work surface you can arrange wall spots - several identical fixtures on the same rail.

Desktop sconce is suitable for the office. It can be put on the table in the nursery or bedroom. Table sconces are also placed on bedside tables, on a coffee table near the chair. For a child at a table at which he does his homework, it is better to buy a directional light lamp with a simple design. It should be mobile and easy to change height.

Table sconces are still suitable for the hallway. They are placed on a shoe shelf or a small table, standing next to the ottoman, sitting on which you take off your shoes and shoes. For a hallway, a sconce with a switch will not work. If there are several, it will be very inconvenient to include each separately. The wiring should be done in such a way that with one movement of the central switch it was possible to light all the lamps in the corridor at once.

A sconce in the interior is not a mandatory thing, but very important. Even the smallest lamp with warm soft light will make the bedroom or kitchen very cozy. In addition to decorative, it performs a practical function. Under the wall sconces in the bedroom it is convenient to read, and under the desktop to work. In any room, there must necessarily be several light sources, and if there is no way to hang wall sconces, they can be replaced with a floor lamp or a table lamp.