Today we will present to your attention such an interior design element as cozy sconces. This type of lighting is a beautiful way to add a simple and elegant touch to complete your decor.
When used correctly, they provide a warm, soft light as opposed to an all-consuming floor lamp or large chandelier.
And they take up much less space. In case you are looking for an elegant and simple way to design your hallway, here are some tips for placing them.
Firstly
Remember that wall lamps often look best when paired, such as on either side of a fireplace or pieces of furniture. Let's say in the corridor they can be hung on both sides of the mirror, or placed along the walls.
However, we must not forget about the elegance of filling the interior. If the furniture is richly decorated, you will need lighting elements that are more subdued in style.
Secondly
Remember to use light in the right amounts. Too often, homeowners make mistakes in decorating their rooms and saturating them with light.
This leads to excessive lighting and, in addition, too many lamps and candlesticks look rather awkward.
To give a room soft lighting, use the lamps presented below in working condition, as well as methods for placing them in the room.
Third
Another important tip: if you are thinking of using sconces, try to place them away from other light sources, such as floor or table lamps.
Let's hang a beautiful mirror or picture on a clean wall, installing a lamp on one side. We will place an elegantly designed table or chest of drawers under the wall. Add a small simple vase and a few candles or a decorative plate.
However, if your hallway is too narrow for this example, simply hang the lighting elements along the corridor at a certain distance from each other, creating a kind of light path.
Decorative wall lights
Here is one of the unique options for decorating a room with a lamp in the form of a decorative gecko crawling along the wall. Such small and unique sconces will decorate any room: from the hallway to the nursery.
The unique design of a room in ethno style can be diversified with the help of such an original work of art. The combination of geometric glass mosaics and dark metal patterns will easily fit into any interior.
An amazing coffee-colored relief-shaped lamp with LED backlight can become an accent in the decor of both the hallway and the living room. With an ideal combination of interior colors, this element will become an integral decoration of any room.
When choosing lighting for lighter interiors, saturated with white or milky tones, we recommend paying attention to a handmade decorative lighting element.
An exquisite combination of snow-white patterned glass and antique bronze will decorate the wall and emphasize the taste of its owner.
In the restroom, depending on the room, you can place modern fluorescent lamps. Frosted glass and metal finishes easily match any light interior of the room and saturate it with bright lighting.
Decorative sconces in the shape of the sun are suitable for both African and Empire styles. Hand-finished bright bronze sheets will transform and complement both the wall and the objects nearby.
A heavy forged iron candlestick will fit well into the interior of a house or hotel decorated in the seventeenth century. The splendor of shapes, curls and colors will add additional elegance.
An exquisite amber-colored lamp will emphasize the originality of its owner, and saturating the room with soft sunlight will transform any, even the most austere, room.
Not just a chandelier. Additional lighting and hanging of mirrors depending on the layout
The height of the sconce for the hallway is usually 180-190 cm of the floor, and the chandeliers are at least 210 cm. Only the use of additional built-in lighting, floor lamps and sconces complete with overhead lighting and skillful placement of mirrors will create a truly harmonious image of the space.
Important:
do not be afraid to go overboard with the number of lamps in the corridor and hallway.
In a small room without windows, too much light is better than too little. Think carefully about how to choose a chandelier. Mirror lighting in the hallway
Lighting a spacious corridor
A single chandelier in the geometric center of a large hallway can become a decorative accent of the interior, but not the only source of lighting. The larger the area, the more pressing the issue of light zoning, visually separating the dirty area at the entrance from the rest of the space.
Large entrance hall in classic style
A niche or opening between cabinets can give an interesting effect if you place a small banquette at the bottom and sconces at the ends opposite each other. On the back wall you can hang an impressive mirror or a light box (frosted glass behind which powerful lamps are installed). This will create an interesting play of light and shadow, additional architectural volume and works equally effectively for large and small spaces.
Light in the hallway-tiny
In a tiny hallway, it is important to coordinate the furniture arrangement plan with the choice of specific lamps. They should not touch or interfere with the opening of cabinet doors, and in the entrance area, where people will inevitably wave their arms while undressing, it is important to ensure that no one touches the sconce cord or low chandelier.
Mirror in a small hallway
The more light there is, the more spacious the room will seem, so it is important to illuminate dark corners using sconces, floor lamps or built-in lighting along the baseboard. It is better to choose large mirrors, without interruptions and small glazing.
Illuminated mirror in a niche
Important:
designers are in solidarity with the masters of the ancient Chinese teaching of Feng Shui.
Choose solid mirrors, especially in small spaces. Make sure they are free of dust, fingerprints and chips. Suitable here
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Illumination of a square and L-shaped corridor
In a square hallway, it is important to find a part from where at least some light enters the room, for example, from a window in the living room or kitchen. It is opposite this wall that you need to hang a mirror and sconce so that the reflection works as an additional source of natural light.
Mirror with built-in lighting for the hallway
The L-shaped layout of the hallway automatically divides the room into two parts, so it is important to take care of the lighting of each of them separately. It is better to place the mirror and sconce further from the entrance area.
A narrow and long corridor is not a death sentence
Sconces that illuminate the walls as much as possible will help to visually smooth out the tunnel effect and are the main allies in correcting narrow and long spaces. Another effective technique: “light at the end of the tunnel.” At the end of the corridor there should be a sconce on the wall, the light of which will be a beacon for the eye, and next to it a large painting, a bright piece of furniture (chair, console table, floor vase). An object that stands out will attract the eye and the corridor will no longer seem so long. A mirror can also become a focal point, but with caution: a floor-to-ceiling model can elongate the space more.
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Lighting a narrow and long corridor
Important:
multi-level cornice ceiling lighting makes sense if their height is higher than standard. This will reduce the disproportion of a cramped but elongated space.
Black Metal Wall Lights
Original lamps of this shape will serve as an interesting decor for the room, and will also be a good complementary element to both the interior and the furniture nearby.
A unique stand made of black metal branches in combination with clay containers will highlight light coffee walls and the presence of antique furniture.
A good addition would be rectangular wall candlesticks. More strict design and soft light will add sophistication to the room.
Check out this elegant light coffee glass lamp with a metal frame. It can decorate not only a bright interior, but also a rural house.
The rough design of this product is well suited to walls covered with wood, and will easily fit into, say, wooden huts. It will also be a good addition to a cafe, the premises of which are decorated as old taverns.
Modern sconces
This elegant type of lamps is well suited for minimalist or techno style decoration.
Lightweight, light metal with curves will decorate any room: both a living room and a modern office.
More elongated and rounded shapes are emphasized by the walls and nearby plastic windows. Vertical blinds will complement the picture.
Ultra-modern sconces with a graceful elongated shape will add sophistication to the interior, and bright lighting will fill the room with light, thereby emphasizing the lampshades made of light metal.
The original design of a luxurious lamp is very appropriate at the head of the bed. Its structure allows you to adjust the tilt and height of the lighting, which is convenient when reading books before bed. Also, such a lamp will look good near a desk.
Fashionable modern lamps will perfectly decorate an elegant corridor or be appropriate in a coffee shop. Given the variety in color, wall lighting can be matched to any light scheme of the room.
This unique candle holder with stand will look amazing in any room. A soft flame will add romance to the interior and fill it with lightness and grace.
This shape and design will fill the space with light, and the bright illumination of the bulbs will be softened by enclosing them with a metal grille.
Where to hang sconces?
The main rule in choosing a place for a sconce next to a mirror: the light source should not be reflected in it along with the person. Otherwise, light distortion is inevitable. Usually the lamp is hung above the mirror in the hallway or two sconces are placed on either side of it.
Sconce next to the mirror in the hallway
The optimal lighting scheme for a hallway with a mirror is a ceiling lamp with bulbs of both warm and cold shades, the spots of which will be directed at the adjacent walls, but not at the mirror itself. Neutral lighting should be placed above the reflective surface. This could be a lamp for illuminating pictures with an LED filament or a sconce with frosted light bulbs that is pleasing to the eye. This scheme creates soft shadows in the room, and the light directed at the mirror focuses attention on the face.
Sconce for illuminating a picture or mirror
Important:
sconces can be placed between the mirrors on top if there are several of them in the hallway.
And if another sconce or floor lamp is placed opposite the mirror, the light will be reflected many times, creating a beautiful play of glare and reflections. If the space allows, it is better to hang two sconces on the sides of a large mirror. Such symmetry will look especially good in a classic-style interior and will become the visual center of the interior.
Mirror and lamps
Wall sconces
This type of candlestick is always best used in pairs. They not only give the room a soft light, but also highlight nearby elements.
An interesting design is that instead of a candle, lamps in the shape of a light are used. The refined appearance of this product will decorate any furniture made of wood.
A light and at the same time simple lamp, similar to a candle, will add elegance to the hallway or restroom. Fills the room with warm and soft light.
Two wall candelabra coated with black varnish will complement any interior. Their shape and design will be a highlight in combination with the most original furniture. And the presence of candles will allow you to spread gentle light and romance throughout the room.
This lighting element will be a good part of the decor. The simple presence of a sconce decorates the wall and adds elegance even without using it for its intended purpose.
A simple, but at the same time sophisticated candelabra will make an excellent accent both on a plain white wall and on light wallpaper. The glass floor lamp is decorated with a curved black metal leg.
Choosing the right one
Even if you decide to stick with classic ceiling lighting (Armstrong ceiling lights, for example), consider adding wall-mounted options to your interior.
- Firstly, even one wall lamp can change the appearance of the hallway for the better.
- Secondly, this is the best way to create an atmosphere of comfort and mystery, which is more appropriate in the hallway than anywhere else.
- Thirdly, such lamps perform important functions.
Below we will consider their main varieties.
Classic sconce
Design
Sconce is the most popular model. Looks great directly next to the door and near the area that needs to be emphasized: for example, to the right and left of the picture.
The light can be quite powerful, but an important requirement is that it should not hit the eyes. In the corridor, preference for sconces may be given not so much for functional reasons (ceiling lamps also cope with various functions), but for reasons of creating coziness and a special atmosphere.
Make sure that the walls are in perfect order if the sconce fits tightly enough to them. Scratches and peeling wallpaper are unacceptable.
Spots on the leg. Based on the “on a leg” feature, they can be classified as sconces, but we still put them in a separate category, since they are attached not only to the wall, but also, for example, to a bedside table with keys and a table. Also, unlike sconces, such lamps exclude design delights. This is a godsend for fans of minimalism or those whose hallway does not require additional decorations.
Tablet lamps. We will stick to this name to distinguish it from sconces, but most often they are simply called “wall lamps.” Inconspicuous mounting and soft diffused light create a pleasant mysterious effect. And if you add a motion sensor to the device, then at night you won’t have to sneak around in the dark, for example, to get a glass of water or rummage around the walls in search of a switch.
“Tablets” are not only round or square in shape. Choose a lamp with outlines that are in harmony with the rest of the interior. Think about what is better to add: severity and clarity, or softness and smoothness.
Triangular wall lamp in the hallway
An elegant sconce in the shape of a shell can bring a little romance and lightness to the interior.
Purpose
Additional lighting to the main one. It is ideal if the hallway is equipped with both general and additional lighting. The overall look can be created with both ceiling and wall lamps. In the second case, they should be located above human height and be powerful. Additional lighting highlights areas in which certain activity occurs (mirror, table, dressing room), or the best parts of the interior (paintings, figurines, vase, etc.)
If the size of the hallway allows, designers advise mentally dividing it into three zones. One sconce should be placed directly next to the door, the second above or near the mirror, and the remaining wall lamps should be placed in the common area.
Correction of space geometry. Some hallways have an irregular shape, which, especially if they are small, creates an unfavorable impression on guests and spoils the mood of the owners every day. By placing several sconces on short legs or tablet lamps along the wall, you can visually extend one of the walls.
also completely abandon the main lighting and use the same wall lamps to create two or three bright accents. If the hallway has a very high ceiling (we are talking about a house rather than an apartment), and because of this the space seems empty, you should place several sconces on an imaginary line exactly between the floor and the ceiling.
Decoration. This function is relevant for those who are alien to minimalism. Fortunately, there is now a huge selection of decorative sconces: in the shape of animals, candles, lanterns and even people.
When placing candles and vases on the hallway shelves, think about whether sconces or table lamps in the shape of vases and candles would look more beautiful in their place.
Material
If the task is to make the hallway brighter, give preference to crystal and transparent glass. For calmer lighting, choose lamps with lampshades made of plastic, textile, metal or wood.
Antique sconces
This type of sconce will never be out of place in a room where luxurious upholstered furniture, vintage decorations and soft walls rich in coffee and milky shades are installed.
The massive elements of this lamp will be appropriate in both the interior and exterior design of the building. The item itself exudes power and richness through the combination of color and shape.
Antique wall sconces of this shape will fit into any room where there is the same old antique furniture.
Exquisite bronze petals combined with the soft light from a candle will give the candelabra a golden hue, and at the same time look very rich.
