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Where should bedside sconces be placed?
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. This will vary some depending on the design of the sconce.
How close should sconces be to the bed?
As a general rule, the sconces should be 4 to 6 inches from the side of your headboard or of the bed, if you don’t have a headboard.
How high should sconces be above a nightstand?
So, we have thoroughly researched the complete installation method, including how high the sconces should be. The ideal height for bedside sconces is between 60 and 72 inches, measured from the floor. This ensures that the sconces stay within a reasonable reaching distance while still providing enough light.
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 much space should be between sconces and mirrors?
When positioning sconces beside the mirror, they should be level with your face and 36-40 inches apart and no less than 1 inch from the mirror’s sides.
Should wall sconces face up or down?
Ideally, in order to cast the most flattering light on your face when looking in the mirror, sconces should be mounted at eye level on either side of your mirror. The sconce should also emit ambient light outwards, not directional light up or down.
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).
Do wall sconces need wiring?
Mercifully, lighting designers finally took a hint and started making wall sconces that just plug into an outlet, no hard-wiring required. Some of the cords are made to disappear visually, while others are bold—part of the overall look. Screw them into the wall, plug them in, turn them on.
How big should my bedside lamps be?
As a general rule, your bedside table should be one-third of the width of your mattress and, to fit with this scale, your lamp’s widest point should be one-third of the width of your bedside table.
How do sconces work?
They operate either by a wall switch or by a switch in the fixture. If you want each sconce to operate independently, such as for reading in bed, then an on/off switch in the fixture is the way to go. Plug-in sconces attach to a wall but have an extension cord that must plug into a wall outlet.
Where is the proper placement of two swing away wall lamps on the wall behind my sofa?
There are no absolute rules about correct placement of sconces, although designers offer a variety of guidelines. According to interior designer Elaine Griffin, sconces should be 4 to 6 inches above the sofa back and a couple of inches to the outside of each end of the back.
How high should sconces be hung?
There are many variables that can change the height placement. A good rule of thumb when hanging a wall sconce is to have the middle of the fixture sit 60 inches above the floor.
Should you put sconces next to TV?
Keep the decor simple and focus only adding accents on either side of the TV with just a pair of sconces to add more light to the room when the television is off.
How high should wall lights be mounted?
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 many sconces do I need for a double vanity?
For double-sink vanities or those with wider countertops, a multi-light vanity fixture above mirror can be a good solution—choose a configuration of 2, 3 or 4 lights—and ensure the light is about ¾ the width of the mirror or no wider than the cabinet, regardless of how the mirrors are installed.
Where should you position up and down lights?
Positioning your inset downlights around two feet of distance from the edge of your room’s walls is always a wise place to start. Try your best to not create shadows where possible, before spacing the downlights you’ve selected evenly across the ceiling to achieve balanced lighting.
What is the best way to position spotlights?
Position your recessed downlights approximately 2 feet away from the edge of your walls onto your ceilings as a starting point. Try to avoid creating any shadows. Then space your downlights evenly across the room for a balanced look.
