While ceiling lights have for a long time been the most popular type of lighting in a home, today wall mounted lights are becoming ever more common. Wall sconces are one of the most familiar types of wall mounted light both inside and outside the house and this article will help you choose the perfect type for your home.

Before you begin looking for a wall sconce you need to think carefully about where you’re going to put it. In most cases, you need to put wall sconce lighting a bit further than half way up the wall although you may want to put this higher if you have a tall room or don’t want children to be able to touch the lights.

When you first start looking for wall scones you may feel overwhelmed by the options available. The great thing about wall sconces is that they can provide a range of lighting including general and accent lighting but that does mean you need to think carefully about what you want the light for. Do you want a certain area of the room illuminated? In this case candle wall sconces are probably the right option. Wall candle sconces can contain both a fake or real candle depending on your personal preference. Do you need some bright lighting to give general illumination to a commonly used room? In this case electrical sconce lighting should be used.

So why should you use a standalone or plug in wall sconce rather than regular lighting? The simple reason is that you can use sconces wall lighting to both illuminate a room at the same time as being decorative. There are a range of different types of sconces but nearly all of them are ornate in design so they can add something to almost any room. While some types such as a wall candle sconce may be more associated with traditional homes they are becoming popular in contemporary designs too because of the decoration they can provide while at the same time being functional.

Once you’ve decided on the practical requirements of a wall sconce for your home start looking at the various different types available.  Remember to choose a wall scone that fits in with the general theme of your home as well as being suitable for the room you’re putting it. For example, a bath vanity sconce may not work well in the lounge!