Thursday, August 20, 2009

Wall Sconces

By Scott Rodgers

Wall sconces are the fixtures that are there since a long time. Initially they were used to hold candles and torches along the walls of the homes. Now a days they are used as lighting fixtures to illuminate an area according to the requirement. They are available in various shapes, sizes and colors, thus giving you a lot many options to choose from.

The kind of wall sconce that you will choose will determine the lighting effect that it will produce which can be used for different purposes. It can be used as dim background lights or can also be used as task lights.

You can also make use of wall sconces for ambient lighting for some areas. Like you can use glass or similar material shades which will diffuse light and thus can very well illuminate the areas that do not require much light. If you want bright light, you can go for halogen or xenon bulbs. This is a good option for reading purpose.

There are metal wall sconces also available. These are great diffusers that allow light to escape the top or bottom of the fixture, throwing the light source amongst the wall and not directing it to a particular area.

Markets are flooded with different styles of wall sconces. You can get very fancy ones as well as simple designs are also available. These are also available in different sizes. You can select the shape and the size as per your home decor. You can go for short horizontal fixtures or long cylindrical ones like a wall torchhiere.

Wall sconces should be chosen in such a way that they go well with the entire lighting scheme of that area and should not look odd. They should be such that , they further enhance the beauty of the area. You should carefully examine the whole room before purchasing sconces. Do consider the color, other objects and material and the overall decorum of the room.

Wall sconces are the fixtures that can be used anywhere through out the home. But make sure that you have proper wire fittings for that particular wall. If not, you can always take help from a professional electrician for their installation. Latest fixtures do not require heavy wiring. They just need a cord and a plug.

These fixtures do not take up much floor space. They bring ambiance to a room and can be used with any kind of decor theme. Just make sure that you select the right style of wall sconces and place them correctly.

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