Dealing with a Design Dilemma and Creating a Smart Solution: Wall Sconces

Earlier this week, I briefly mentioned I recently scored awesome new wall sconces for my (mini) bedroom makeover.  The room configuration is a little difficult because of a poorly placed window....but with every design dilemma, there is a smart solution!  Instead of using lamps, I opted for wall sconces, which I could plug into an existing outlet. ~ NO WIRING REQUIRED!  The sconces freed up the side table surface and offered a resolution to my non-symmetrical bed wall.

I scored these great sconces at JCP, where I was oddly pleasantly surprised to find nice lighting options.  In a prior post, I mentioned this light that I also {LOVED} from JCP. 

What drew me to this great lighting fixture was it's versatility. The metal tube is completely moveable, giving the flexibility to adjust the height of the sconce to where it's situated best for you.  As well as moving up and down, the sconce swivels to each side and the shade tilts up and down ~ CAN YOU SAY: VERSATILE!  Essentially, any lighting position is possible with this fixture.  The only drawback is the white cord cover that comes with the light ~  I just removed it and tossed it...no need.  The actual cord is the same color of the fixture and blends in fine.  Plug it in & TaDa...you've got light!!

{These are some other fixtures I found that also caught my eye}

House of Troy - Swing Wall Sconce: $138

(swivels to each side, but doesn't slide up and down)

 Pottery Barn - Adjustable Arc Sconce: $129

(adjusts at two points and swivels side to side) 

Ethan Allen - Adjustable Iron Wall Sconce: $189

(adjusts to any point between the two wall plates, does not swivel from side to side)

Booleandeals - Ball Bubble Wall Sconce: $375

(adjusts up and down, not side to side)

{Interior Ideas}

Do you have plug-in wall sconces in your home? 

Or is there a place in your home where you'd like to put wall sconces?

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For the Love of Sconces

I ♥ sconces...they fit in any decor  ~ traditional or modern, classic or contemporary ~ and there is a design for every style!  Wall sconces are ideal for any space that needs additional indirect lighting or any where you want to simply MAKE A STATEMENT.  Since the light provided from a wall sconce is usually minimal, it is just enough to create a soothing and relaxing ambience, but also negate unwanted shadows created by overhead downlight(s).

The wall sconces above by Horchow are so stylish and their striking, 

but simplistic design, will complement any decor.

  The black shades on the wall sconces above really make them POP off the wall.  The wall paint, trim, and accessories are white or light-hued, but the dark floor, chairs, and shades (on the wall sconces) provide the space with so much depth and contrast!

 

Th chandeliers in the above pictures are exquisite and

I love how the sconces coordinate with the same / similar design. 

What a simple sconce that makes a big impact!  

Add one to your wall or arrange multiple to create a WALL OF ART.

Chic Wall Sconces by Ballard Designs

This bedroom view is from Dandelion Interiors and displays a simple, yet smart way of making your sconces part of your art, as well as being functional.  Sometimes you don't want lamps or accessories cluttering your side tables, so simply add a sconce on the wall....and you don't even need to do any wiring!  As seen above, many sconces come with cord covers, so you can easily plug the cord into an outlet and achieve a sophisticated look in minutes!

The wall sconces above are available through Lighting Universe, which offers a large selection of wall sconces, as well as other lighting options for your home!  

Other lighting resources include:

Bowery Lighting

 Urban Archaeology

Lighting Showplace

Lighting Direct

These are attractive sconces by Waterworks...classic touches with a minimalistic design.

Whether you want to highlight your fireplace, add more light to your room, or simply make a statement, choose a wall sconce that makes an impact and adds attention / drama to the wall, as well as to incorporate a soft lighting effect!

(images courtesy of Horchow, Decor Pad, BHG, Elle Decor, Ballard Designs, Dandelion Interiors, Lighting Universe, Waterworks)