Correct Wall Sconce Height
Sconces are light fixtures that are mounted directly on a wall in a position of your choice. The question of where to hang sconces presents a similar challenge to homeowners as deciding where to hang art or photographs. Although there is no one correct answer as to what height to hang a sconce at, some specific guidelines do exist to help you decide where to place this decorative piece in relation to the other decorative elements on your walls. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification
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The wall sconce has a long history. According to the "Home Decorating Reviews" website, this type of lamp may have its origins in the days of cavemen, who made sconces from stone bowls filled with animal fat and dried reeds. The basic function of wall sconces is to provide light to a specific area on the wall, but they also add decoration to an interior. The illumination in a sconce can come from a candle, electricity or gas. Sconces are available in all decorative styles, from Colonial to Art Deco.
Uses
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Modern interior designers use wall sconces to give drama to certain areas of the home, such as the entryway, or to add mood lighting to rooms in the form of either task lighting or accent lighting. Task lighting is just what it sounds like--it provides extra light for a task, like knitting or reading. Accent lighting shines light on a beautiful object, piece of art or photo gallery or an interesting feature of the architecture in a home.
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Considerations
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Where to place the wall sconce on the wall is influenced by a few factors. The height of the homeowner should be considered. For example, many home gallery displays are placed at eye level, but what is eye level for one person may not be for another. If there are two or more adults in the home, compromise by placing the sconce at a height that falls between the eye levels of each person.
Basic Guidelines
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Generally speaking, a wall sconce should hang 6 to 8 feet above the floor. Additionally, the lamp itself should be positioned slightly above the eye level of the tallest person in the home so that the bulb or light source is always concealed from view.
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