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Best practice: When hanging a bedside wall sconce, a good place to start is 30-36 inches above the top of the mattress (or slightly 6-12 inches above your shoulder sitting up against the headboard), and no more than a foot from the edges of the bed.
Where should bedside wall lights be placed?
As a general rule of thumb, wall lights should be positioned around 152-170cm (around 5-5.5ft) above floor level, while multiple wall lights should be placed around 250-300cm (or 8-10ft) apart. You should aim for the top of the wall light to sit at eye level, to avoid glare from the exposed bulb.
How high should sconces be in bathroom?
The right bathroom sconce height is between 60 inches to 70 inches from the floor. Choose a height near eye-level to minimize shadows around the face. It’s important to make sure the light is evenly placed on each side of the vanity mirror to keep the space looking bright and clear.
Where do you hang bedside pendant lights?
Pendant lights typically hang centrally over the bedside table. If you don’t have a table, create the same effect by hanging the light just out from the bed frame so there is a clear visual link between the light and the bed.
How high should an exterior door light be?
In addition to size, the height of the fixture is another important consideration. As a general rule of thumb, outdoor entryway lights should be positioned at eye level. More specifically, the center of the light source should measure 5.5 to 6.0 feet from the ground.
Where should sconces be placed over a fireplace?
If your fireplace is very wide, they should be hung over both ends of the mantel, not way off to the side. Near smaller fireplaces, sconces should be about eight inches from the sides of the opening.
How big should my sconces be?
I really like the rule of thumb that your wall sconce should be mounted 3/4 of the height of your ceiling height. For example, our ceilings are 8′ tall and our wall sconces are mounted at just above 6′.
How big should a mirror be over a 48 inch vanity?
As a rule, the mirror should measure several inches less than the vanity or sink area. For example, if you’ve chosen a 48″ single sink vanity, you will want to select a mirror that’s width (frame included) doesn’t exceed 48 inches. To make sure the mirror doesn’t overpower the room, aim for 42-44 inches total.
How high should you put a bathroom light over a vanity?
It should be placed 75 to 80 inches above the floor and, like all vanity lighting, contain at least 150 watts — ideally spread over a fixture that’s at least 24 inches long so that the light will wash evenly over the hair and face.
Where should bathroom wall sconces be placed?
Generally, we recommend placing wall sconces near a mirror as task lighting. When installing sconces on either side of the vanity, it’s best to install bathroom sconces between 60”-65” from the floor. The height of the sconce should land just around eye level, preventing unflattering shadows or harsh glares.
How far should sconces be from picture?
I find that the height of sconces can vary, based on where on the wall you are placing the sconces, but the width for how far away you hang the sconces from the painting should be no less than 6 inches and no more than a foot and a half away (also depending on how large the shade on the sconce is, if any).
How high should a pendant light be above a nightstand?
When hanging a pendant light over a table or countertop, allow 28 inches to 32 inches above the surface of the table, adjusting slightly for personal preference, lighting fixture size or ceiling height.
How high should a pendant be over a bed?
Whether you center your chandelier in the room or place your chandelier above the bed, the bottom of the chandelier should hang roughly seven feet above the ground. Be sure to adjust the height of your chandelier over your bed so the fixture isn’t hanging too low.
How low should a bedroom light hang?
If your new chandelier is to hang in the middle of your bedroom ceiling in place of a ceiling fan or standard overhead light fixture, hang it so that the lowest point is at least 7 feet from the floor, which ensures that family members and guests in your home will not bump their heads on your pretty light fixture.
How high should outdoor sconces be?
For most homes, the ideal exterior light height is just about eye-level for most people. In most front door and entry areas, your outdoor sconces and wall lights should be positioned so that the center point is right around 66 to 72 inches above the floor.
How far should sconces be from front door?
In general, outdoor sconces and lanterns should be mounted at eye level (with the center of the light mounted at approximately 66 inches), six to twelve inches from the door casing, and 8 to 10 feet apart.
Where should you mount a porch light?
Lighting professionals generally agree that front and back porch lights work best when placed just above eye level, usually at between 65 and 67 inches above the ground or porch floor.
