You’ve heard the age old secret to a well lit room — (outside of get yourself some dimmers already!)– ensure that the light produced in any room stems from multiple sources. Meaning– your overhead fixture — however fabulous it may be– is not enough. A table lamp, a floor lamp or even a cluster of candles can help create the nicely distributed glow present in the most comforting of rooms. But what if your tabletop just isn’t spacious enough for a big ol’ ceramic gourd lamp? What if that space next to the sofa really needs to be occupied by an accent chair as opposed to a floor lamp? And finally– what if your crisp and clean vision for the space just doesn’t involve one of these (potentially) bulkier, grounded fixtures?
Sconce lighting could be a perfect option for you! The majority of these fixtures require some hardwiring by an electrician– but there are some great plug-in alternatives for those with a case of design commitment-phobia. We’re not even going to get into candle sconces right now. Still lovely for ambiance but not ideal for the scatterbrained at heart (read: I would probably burn our house down– not a practical lighting solution for many of us).
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Notice a common thread? Brass is the finish du jour — a trend that doesn’t seem to be budging any time soon. Whether the sconces provide light in hard-to-reach places, flank a prized piece of art, or add some gilded, architectural interest to the room, they are a welcome addition to almost any style and design scenario (modern, industrial, traditional– you name it). In terms of a specific style of sconce, it all comes down to personal preference. We’ve shared some of our favorites with you below…..10 of the most stylish brass sconces around!
1. Clasp Wall Lamp — $780 at Allied Maker
2. Alto Sconce — $179 at Cedar & Moss
3. Barbara Cosgrove Antiqued Brass with Glass Shade Sconce — $325 at Zinc Door
4. Lonny Wall Sconce by Arteriors Home — $595 at Clayton Gray Home
5. Dot Wall — $286 at Lambert & Fils Studio
6. Tilt Mini — $75 at Cedar & Moss
7. Pelham Moon Light — $315 at Circa Lighting
8. Sabine 1-Light Wall Sconce by Arteriors — $360 at Wayfair
9. Eyeball Sconce — $34 at Urban Outfitters
10. Huntley — Price Upon Request at Urban Electric Co.
Which is your favorite?