Wall sconces are very useful little light fixtures that can be used in many different rooms in your home. They can be great for adding extra light when overhead ambient light is not fully functional.
Our wall light sizing guide is designed to help you choose the right fixture for your space so you don't need to return any that don't fit. Before you start taking measurements, think about where you want to use your wall sconces, as you'll need to focus on different things depending on the area.
Wall sconce sizes for bedrooms
Wall sconces are often installed next to the bed because they make excellent reading lights and provide a great solution when the overhead lights are too strong at night and you don't want to turn them off just yet. When hanging bedside wall sconces, be sure to place them right in the center of your nightstand. Hang them slightly below eye level, or about 55-60 inches from the floor to the middle of the wall sconce.
Wall sconce size for living room
Wall sconces are a great secondary light source in large rooms. Most living rooms have a primary light source such as a chandelier, but sconces can be used to illuminate darker areas of the room or farther corners and add a softer layer of indirect light. Whether to accentuate a fireplace or simply as a secondary light source, sconces in large rooms should be mounted 60-72 inches from the floor, depending on the height of the room.
Bathroom wall sconces sizes
Illuminate yourself in the most glamorous way possible by installing bathroom wall sconces on either side of your vanity mirror. This will prevent unsightly, harsh shadows caused by overhead lights from disrupting your morning routine and allow you to leave the house looking your best. If your bathroom is illuminated with wall sconces, make sure that the sconces hang on either side of the mirror. Place them at eye level depending on your height, or about 63-65 inches from the floor to the middle of the sconce.
Wall Sconce Sizes for Stairs or Hallways
First, measure the height of the ceiling in feet. Then multiply that by 3/4, since most sconces are placed three-quarters of the way up the height of the wall. So, if your ceilings are 12 feet high, you can install the sconces about 9 feet from the floor. Space the sconces about 8 to 10 feet apart so that your hallway or stairs don't look like an airport runway.
Wall sconce sizes for the outdoors
The exterior fixture outside the door or garage should be approximately one-fourth the length of the door. It should hang at eye level, or about 60-65 inches from the ground to the middle of the fixture. This also applies to double doors and garages.
Selection and selection considerations:
1. Focus on the quality of the lamps and lanterns
When buying a wall lamp, you should first look at the quality of the lamp itself. The lampshade is usually made of glass, and the bracket is usually made of metal. The lampshade is mainly to see whether its light transmission is appropriate, and the surface pattern and color should be echoed with the overall style of the room. Whether the corrosion resistance of the metal is good, whether the color and luster is bright and full are important indicators to check the quality.
2. Light brightness
Generally speaking, soft light is good, the degree should be less than 800 lumens (60 watts). In addition to choose different types of wall lamps according to the needs of the installation, for example: if the room is small, use single wall lamps, if the room is large, use double wall lamps, if the space is large, you can choose thicker wall lamps; Conversely, choose thinner ones. The last thing to note is that it is best to choose the bulb has a protective cover of the wall lamp, so as to prevent the ignition of the wallpaper, triggering a danger.
3. Wall lamp style specifications to be coordinated with the installation place
Wall lamp color to be coordinated with the installation of wall color. Such as large rooms can be installed double fire wall lamps, small rooms can be installed single fire wall lamps. Thin wall lamps to be installed with the environmental coordination of the location. If the surrounding empty large optional thick wall lamps; if the surrounding narrow optional thin wall lamps. Wall light source power to be consistent with the purpose of use. Wall lamp installation height to slightly above the head is appropriate.
I hope this blog can help you better choose the right wall lamp for your space. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact us.
