Benefits of sconces
The idea of using sconces to create a comfortable environment has many advantages. This is versatility of use, a large selection of a wide variety of models, functionality and ease of use.
The small size and lightness of the lamps allow the devices to be used in any place where the owners want to see them. Sconces allow you to illuminate only a small area of the room, plunging the rest of the space into attractive twilight. Such light sources usually do not consume a lot of electricity, as a multi-arm chandelier does. They do not require complex care using stepladders or chairs; they can be wiped easily and effortlessly.
Sconces will help you quickly and inexpensively change the interior of your bedroom. If you want to refresh the room without much effort, just hang sconces in the bedroom. Wall lamps will help to zone a room, shift the focus to significant decoration items, and illuminate the room in the morning and evening without getting out of bed.
The different heights of sconces in the bedroom allow you to use them in any corner of the room. Depending on the purpose, these indicators range from 1 to 1.8 meters.
At what height should the lamp be placed?
Many people ask themselves the question: at what height to hang sconces? In fact, it all depends entirely on your wishes. There are no hard and fast criteria for the standard height above the bed - it all depends on how comfortable it is for you personally.
For installing sconces, the optimal distance is 1.6-1.8 meters above the floor. Take into account the direction of the light, as well as the placement of the switch. As for installation instructions, they are included in every sconce box. So hanging a sconce over your bed is as easy as shelling pears
It is important not to make a mistake with the style and design: lamps of higher or lower power can always be replaced if desired
It is worth noting that since sconces are not only additional lighting for the bed, but also a means of highlighting interior items, you can place wall lights in the bedroom as required by the design of the room.
If you want to highlight your sleeping area and not turn on the main light in the room, feel free to install the sconce not directly above the bed, but next to it, as in the photo below:
You can place it above a picture that is of particular importance to you and is located above the sleeping area. The eyes will involuntarily rise to such beauty, since the beautiful canvas will be located directly under the stream of light
This is relevant for those who create various works on canvas with their own hands.
This way, you highlight the sleeping area itself, and also create a rich accent on a unique element in the room above the bed. With the help of sconces in the bedroom you can both create a subdued romantic atmosphere and focus on the stylish details in the room.
Important! If you intend to make accents on accessories or interior items, it is best to use lamps with a shade lowered down.
You can also place lamps for additional illumination of the crib area. This is especially true if the child sleeps in the same room with the parents and in order not to turn on the main bright light and not wake the baby. You can use a sconce that will not harshly illuminate the room, and at the same time an adult will be able to see the child in the twilight.
In the bedroom, you can not only place a sconce above your seating area, but also directly above the bedside tables - at a minimum, to make it more convenient for you to look for things that you may sometimes need in the evening. This will save space from regular bedside lamps.
The sconce in the bedroom above the bed is a decorative element that performs several functions at once: creating dynamism in the interior and additional lighting. It all depends on what you need sconces for in your bedroom.
In any case, it is very easy to create diffused or, conversely, bright light using such lamps. And if you choose the right other elements of the room’s interior, you can also visually increase the space.
Please note that fashionable lamp shades must fully comply with the style and design of the room. Also compare their sizes with the dimensions of other things and furniture in the room
Depending on this, you can easily determine the desired size of the sconce.
Remember! With a properly selected lamp, you can hide existing imperfections in the walls or wallpaper that are glued above the bed.
Sconces are the best lighting element in a room, thanks to which you can create an intimate and cozy corner in your apartment. Here everyone can relax while reading their favorite book or talking with their loved one before going to bed.
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Types of sconces
Modern sconces for the bedroom are wall lamps that are installed on special brackets. A huge selection of models of traditional and non-standard shapes, various materials of manufacture, and a variety of designs allow you to select models that fully correspond to the wishes of the owners.
Beautiful and stylish sconces are represented by lamps that are pressed tightly against the wall or have lampshades on an additional mount. The lampshades themselves can become balls, flowers with cups pointing up or down, candelabra, glasses and a dozen more different designs.
Laconic shapes and simple lines will complement modern interiors, luxurious finishing will emphasize the richness of the classic style, additional decorative elements will help to embody the light charm of country, soft lines will reduce the roughness of the loft.
Wall sconces
Wall sconces for the bedroom play more of a decorative role than they provide practical benefits to the owners of the room. They are designed to give the room a relaxing environment in which it is so pleasant to immerse yourself in cozy dreams. Most often, such lamps are made in the form of double lampshades, but all other types of lighting elements can become a worthy wall decoration.
Typically, such lighting devices are placed above (or below) objects that need additional lighting. It could be a vase, shelf, bedside table, painting, cozy chair. The height of the sconce from the floor in the bedroom in this case ranges from 1.2 to 1.6 meters.
Height for sconces in different rooms
Bedroom
For a sleeping area, the optimal installation height of the lampshade above the bed ranges between 120-160 cm. The difference in the given figures is large, and there are a number of reasons for this
When choosing where to install the lamp in the bedroom, you need to take into account a number of factors:
- Bed head height. The lamp should be located 20-30 cm above the backrest. However, here we are talking about a standard headboard. Sometimes this part is so high that the lamp cannot be installed even at a height of 160 cm. You should do this: hang the lamp just above the edge of the back, equipping it with a cord. You don’t have to hang the lamp higher than the bed, but mount it directly into the headboard.
- Man's height. When choosing the lamp mounting height, you need to take human height into account. The switch should be positioned so that you can reach it without getting out of bed.
- Type of lamp. The placement of the lampshade depends on the direction of the light flux. If it is up, the lampshade is placed lower. If the light is directed downward, the lampshade is installed higher than usual.
If there is a dressing table, sconces are often placed above it. The recommended height is the top third of the mirror. In this position, lighting will be sufficient both in the bed and near the mirror.
Children's room
In a children's room, the location of the lamp is usually chosen in the same way as in the bedroom - above the bed. If the lighting is intended for children's needs, care must be taken so that it is not difficult for the child to reach the switch. The optimal distance from the bed to the lighting fixture is 15-20 cm above the child’s height, taking into account the outstretched arm.
When choosing a light source for a nursery, you should, first of all, be based on safety considerations. The lampshade needs to be durable, preferably unbreakable.
For older children, the optimal location of the lighting fixture is 60-80 cm above the bed level.
Living room
In the living room, sconces are installed as additional light in the recreation area. A sofa or chair is usually placed nearby. The installation location of the lamp above the sofa is determined by the height of the seat: you need to reach the switch with your hand without getting up.
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Corridor and stairs
In the corridor, the distance between the lighting device and the floor depends on the functional purpose of the lighting. For mirror illumination, the accepted value is 180 cm. In some cases, the optimal solution is 185-190 cm (if family members are particularly tall).
Stairs to the second floor are almost always equipped with wall-mounted lighting fixtures. You need several of them for good lighting. However, the main thing is not to overdo it: the lamps should not create obstacles when moving. Light bulbs should be placed at a level slightly above your head. If this is not possible, do not lower than shoulder level.
Kitchen
Whatever the size of the kitchen, they try to zone it into at least two areas - the dining room and the kitchen space. Lighting is a great way of zoning. Two wall lamps are placed next to the dining table, and spotlights are installed above the cooking area.
The acceptable height for placing sconces is from 70 to 80 cm above the table.
Bathroom
In the bathroom, lighting devices should be located near the mirror. Sconces are installed above the mirror or on the sides. In the first case, the position of the lamp is determined by the location of the mirror. If the sconces are on the side, they are installed above the middle part of the mirror. Another approach involves taking into account a person’s height: the ideal position is at eye level. In this case, it is advisable to purchase matte shades, as they do not dazzle.
Some design solutions include many small shades on both sides of the mirror. In this case, lighting devices are installed symmetrically.
Balcony
To make a balcony or loggia a place of pleasant pastime, you need to create cozy lighting. The lampshade is usually placed above the chair - 100-150 cm from the floor.
Lighting plays a very important role in creating a comfortable environment. Wall lamps are used to create soft, muted light. But at what height should you hang sconces to make it comfortable, beautiful and safe? This will be discussed further.
Bedside sconces
Bedside sconces for the bedroom provide much more benefits. They are hung above the head of the bed, so that the light flux illuminates each sleeping place, but does not greatly affect the other half of the bed. The height of the sconce above the bed should allow you to comfortably reach the switch with your hand.
Sometimes the sconces above the bed in the bedroom have a rotating mechanism that allows you to turn the lampshade to the side if necessary.
How to properly hang a chandelier in the bedroom
Lighting in the bedroom is a broad topic, and the more carefully you choose the light, the better the interior will be perceived. In this article I want to look at the main lighting, the central ceiling lamp, which provides diffused light.
The main question is: is it needed at all, and if so, how to place it correctly?
In my opinion, local light in a bedroom is more important than general light, so I rarely use a chandelier; I mostly turn on sconces, which creates a more intimate atmosphere.
Some argue that hanging a chandelier over the bed is wrong and leads to discomfort: the person lying on the bed is afraid that it will fall on him in his sleep. If the bedroom is small and one chandelier is located in the center of the room, it somehow ends up above the bed.
There are several solutions to this problem.
Firstly, you can completely abandon the chandelier in favor of spotlights.
Secondly, you can move the chandelier closer to the foot. This relieves stress: if she falls, it won’t be on her head, and it’s not so bad for her leg.
