If its for tasks like reading or lighting up a small area, you can go with a downlight like numbers 3, 6, or 9 below. I also just love the look of them in this particular spot in homes. 
If you have kids or pets that might like to mess with them, be cautious about where those cords are. 
A couple of weeks ago, I shared a photo on Instagram from my California Cool Master Bedroom project (the photo above is from that space!) Since they have visible cords, theyre not ideal for high traffic areas, places where outlets arent readily accessible, or where having cords hanging down wont really work well.
For bedrooms, theyre wonderful alternatives to table lamps for either side of your bed. Also, the ones in my roundup come in at a variety of price points as well to fit all sorts of budgets. Some folks just dont like the look of them, and in some spots, they can be a safety issue. Brass Sconce with Shade 6. Here we are - I want to chat a little bit about why theyre one of my favorite kinds of lighting, the best places to use them, and a few extra things to consider. are bedrooms and living rooms. Take a look below and let me know what your favorites are! It adds light and adds visual interest to that wall since the one we picked took up a lot of vertical space. That means no electrician and no permanent installation, so theyre easy to add to your home and can be much more budget-friendly if you dont already have an electrical box in the spot where you need the sconce to go. Now that weve talked about all-things wall sconces, are you ready to see a few of my favorites? Third, consider what kind of light you need that sconce to provide. Brass & Black Wall Sconce With Shade 5.
They typically have either glass, fabric, or metal shades - Im a fan of all of them!
Think about whether the shade is opaque or transparent as well, since that will also affect the amount and kind of light it puts out. Swivel Wall Sconce with Wicker Shade 9. Not only can this be a little bit of an eyesore, but if you have to run a cord across the floor, it can be a tripping hazard depending on where it has to go. Is it a source of light for the whole room or will you use it for task lighting? Black/Brass Mid-Century Plug-In Wall Lamp 8. Modern White Shade Plug-In Sconce 13. They come in two types: hardwired and plug-in. So! Function and style are both important here, as it is with any design decision! Theyre great space savers as well - if you have a tight spot that needs light, mounting a wall lamp is a great way to solve that problem! You can use them in so many places in your home - to provide ambient light, to brighten a particular area (like a reading nook or above a fireplace), or as alternatives to table lamps. and passed along a little design tip about using plug-in wall sconces. Second, think about where youre mounting that sconce and if you have wall outlets available nearby. If youd like to conceal those cords (whether for safety reasons or otherwise), you can purchase wall-mounted cord covers that you can paint to match your walls or that come in the metal finish of your fixture that can solve that issue really nicely. Brass Swing Arm Sconce with Shade 11. That being said though, I do want to talk about a few extra considerations youll want to think about before you decide to go this route. Black & White Adjustable Wall Sconce 10. There a lot of fantastic options out there now and the roundup I have for you is just a tiny selection of whats out there! Petite Tapered Shade Wall Sconce 14. Since a lot of them are made for task lighting, theyre perfect for the kind of light you typically need when youre lying in bed. Pleated Shade Plug-In Sconce 15. They come in at all sorts of price points as well, so no matter if you have a shoestring budget (one of the sets is two for $49!) Modern Brass Wall Lamp 4. In living rooms, sconces can work really well in places where its not possible to use a table lamp or floor lamp, or if you just want to change things up. Mid-Century Modern Plug In Wall Lamp 7. I included a lot of brass and black ones, but Ive got a couple of nickel options in there as well. In one of my recent e-design projects, my client had a sectional that was situated in a corner, and there was no easy way to put a floor or table lamp in the L part of it, so I chose a plug-in sconce for that spot and it works perfectly! First, as I mentioned before, plug-in sconces have visible cords hanging down, which can be an issue either from a visual or a functional perspective. The hardwired variety require permanent wiring and an electrician to install them, while plug-ins can simply be mounted to the wall and plugged in to a nearby outlet. Industrial Plug-In Wall Sconce 2. Brass Wall Sconce With Linen Shade, The importance of layering lighting in a room, All about ceiling lights, and my favorite flush mounts, pendants, and chandeliers under $300, Choosing the right side table + lamp combo and six sets for you to try, Bringing You E-Design Services and A Decorating Membership, bedroom, budget-friendly decorating, living room, shopping, Black/Brass Mid-Century Plug-In Wall Lamp. You can see it in the design board below: As you can probably tell, my love for plug-in wall sconces is pretty strong! Over the past several years, companies have recognized that plug-in sconces come in handy in many scenarios and have started manufacturing a lot more of them, which is great for us as consumers. If its for the whole room, you want to choose one that provides multi-directional light or uplight like numbers 2, 4, 11, and 13 below. They free up space on your nightstands, you can hide the cords easily behind your bedside tables, and they act as a pretty decorative element on your walls. Two of the best places to use them (in my mind at least!) In theory, you could probably use a plug-in sconce wherever you cant or dont want to hardwire one in, but that doesnt mean that every spot is a good spot for one. 1. Plug-in wall sconces are a fantastic option whether youre short on space or youve got a large bedroom. Im a huge fan of wall lamps in general. or are looking for something a little more high end, I bet theres a plug-in sconce to suit your needs. A lot of them fall into the modern, coastal, industrial, or mid-century modern styles, and youll also notice that sconces are often made of some sort of metal as a base, which is fairly common no matter what style they are. Brass Milk Glass Globe Sconce 3. In an ideal world, youd plug it in directly below the sconce or very close by - you dont want to have to run it down the wall and along a significant part of the floor if possible. Theyre also great for renters or for folks who know that theyre not going to need a sconce in that spot forever, but its the right type of lighting for right now. Then at the end, you can take a peek 15 of my faves! Ive got 15 of them rounded up for you below. Arch Plug-In Sconce 12. So! When I asked if yall would be interested in seeing a roundup of some plug-in wall sconces, the answer was an enthusiastic YES.
If you have kids or pets that might like to mess with them, be cautious about where those cords are. A couple of weeks ago, I shared a photo on Instagram from my California Cool Master Bedroom project (the photo above is from that space!) Since they have visible cords, theyre not ideal for high traffic areas, places where outlets arent readily accessible, or where having cords hanging down wont really work well. For bedrooms, theyre wonderful alternatives to table lamps for either side of your bed. Also, the ones in my roundup come in at a variety of price points as well to fit all sorts of budgets. Some folks just dont like the look of them, and in some spots, they can be a safety issue. Brass Sconce with Shade 6. Here we are - I want to chat a little bit about why theyre one of my favorite kinds of lighting, the best places to use them, and a few extra things to consider. are bedrooms and living rooms. Take a look below and let me know what your favorites are! It adds light and adds visual interest to that wall since the one we picked took up a lot of vertical space. That means no electrician and no permanent installation, so theyre easy to add to your home and can be much more budget-friendly if you dont already have an electrical box in the spot where you need the sconce to go. Now that weve talked about all-things wall sconces, are you ready to see a few of my favorites? Third, consider what kind of light you need that sconce to provide. Brass & Black Wall Sconce With Shade 5.
They typically have either glass, fabric, or metal shades - Im a fan of all of them!
Think about whether the shade is opaque or transparent as well, since that will also affect the amount and kind of light it puts out. Swivel Wall Sconce with Wicker Shade 9. Not only can this be a little bit of an eyesore, but if you have to run a cord across the floor, it can be a tripping hazard depending on where it has to go. Is it a source of light for the whole room or will you use it for task lighting? Black/Brass Mid-Century Plug-In Wall Lamp 8. Modern White Shade Plug-In Sconce 13. They come in two types: hardwired and plug-in. So! Function and style are both important here, as it is with any design decision! Theyre great space savers as well - if you have a tight spot that needs light, mounting a wall lamp is a great way to solve that problem! You can use them in so many places in your home - to provide ambient light, to brighten a particular area (like a reading nook or above a fireplace), or as alternatives to table lamps. and passed along a little design tip about using plug-in wall sconces. Second, think about where youre mounting that sconce and if you have wall outlets available nearby. If youd like to conceal those cords (whether for safety reasons or otherwise), you can purchase wall-mounted cord covers that you can paint to match your walls or that come in the metal finish of your fixture that can solve that issue really nicely. Brass Swing Arm Sconce with Shade 11. That being said though, I do want to talk about a few extra considerations youll want to think about before you decide to go this route. Black & White Adjustable Wall Sconce 10. There a lot of fantastic options out there now and the roundup I have for you is just a tiny selection of whats out there! Petite Tapered Shade Wall Sconce 14. Since a lot of them are made for task lighting, theyre perfect for the kind of light you typically need when youre lying in bed. Pleated Shade Plug-In Sconce 15. They come in at all sorts of price points as well, so no matter if you have a shoestring budget (one of the sets is two for $49!) Modern Brass Wall Lamp 4. In living rooms, sconces can work really well in places where its not possible to use a table lamp or floor lamp, or if you just want to change things up. Mid-Century Modern Plug In Wall Lamp 7. I included a lot of brass and black ones, but Ive got a couple of nickel options in there as well. In one of my recent e-design projects, my client had a sectional that was situated in a corner, and there was no easy way to put a floor or table lamp in the L part of it, so I chose a plug-in sconce for that spot and it works perfectly! First, as I mentioned before, plug-in sconces have visible cords hanging down, which can be an issue either from a visual or a functional perspective. The hardwired variety require permanent wiring and an electrician to install them, while plug-ins can simply be mounted to the wall and plugged in to a nearby outlet. Industrial Plug-In Wall Sconce 2. Brass Wall Sconce With Linen Shade, The importance of layering lighting in a room, All about ceiling lights, and my favorite flush mounts, pendants, and chandeliers under $300, Choosing the right side table + lamp combo and six sets for you to try, Bringing You E-Design Services and A Decorating Membership, bedroom, budget-friendly decorating, living room, shopping, Black/Brass Mid-Century Plug-In Wall Lamp. You can see it in the design board below: As you can probably tell, my love for plug-in wall sconces is pretty strong! Over the past several years, companies have recognized that plug-in sconces come in handy in many scenarios and have started manufacturing a lot more of them, which is great for us as consumers. If its for the whole room, you want to choose one that provides multi-directional light or uplight like numbers 2, 4, 11, and 13 below. They free up space on your nightstands, you can hide the cords easily behind your bedside tables, and they act as a pretty decorative element on your walls. Two of the best places to use them (in my mind at least!) In theory, you could probably use a plug-in sconce wherever you cant or dont want to hardwire one in, but that doesnt mean that every spot is a good spot for one. 1. Plug-in wall sconces are a fantastic option whether youre short on space or youve got a large bedroom. Im a huge fan of wall lamps in general. or are looking for something a little more high end, I bet theres a plug-in sconce to suit your needs. A lot of them fall into the modern, coastal, industrial, or mid-century modern styles, and youll also notice that sconces are often made of some sort of metal as a base, which is fairly common no matter what style they are. Brass Milk Glass Globe Sconce 3. In an ideal world, youd plug it in directly below the sconce or very close by - you dont want to have to run it down the wall and along a significant part of the floor if possible. Theyre also great for renters or for folks who know that theyre not going to need a sconce in that spot forever, but its the right type of lighting for right now. Then at the end, you can take a peek 15 of my faves! Ive got 15 of them rounded up for you below. Arch Plug-In Sconce 12. So! When I asked if yall would be interested in seeing a roundup of some plug-in wall sconces, the answer was an enthusiastic YES.