24 Best Wall Sconces to Add Character to Your Home

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These are the best wall sconces to add character to your home. We’ve narrowed down your search for the perfect lighting by different design styles.

Choosing lighting for a space can be one of the most difficult decisions! There are thousands of options out there and the decision-making process can get so overwhelming. 

One of our favorite lighting options to add to our design clients spaces, when able to, are scones. Sconces are such classic and timeless lighting options to add to your home. Not only do they add character to your space, but they also help to tie a room together—making it feel cozy and complete.

Whether you’re looking for modern sconces, transitional sconces, or renter-friendly sconces, we’ve got you covered! We searched the internet for the absolute best wall sconces for every design style, so you can confidently choose a gorgeous lighting option for any room in your home!

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4 Things to Consider When Choosing Wall Sconces for Your Home

1. Consider Your Personal Style

The first thing you need to consider when choose the perfect wall sconce for your home is your personal style. 

Do you love more modern, transitional, art deco or minimalist style? Once you have an idea of what style you want to reflect in your home, you can narrow your search. Narrowing down your personal style also allows you to better envision the kind of space you want to create and how your new wall scones will add the personality you want in your home.

2. Think About the Budget You Want to Spend

Having a budget for any home project is always a good thing—no matter how small or big it may be. When you have a good idea about how much you want to spend you can easily narrow down your search.

Lighting can be pretty pricey, but it’s also an investment in your home. Whatever you choose for your space, you know it will last you for years to come. Plus, your new lighting fixtures will also add more value to your home!

3. Consider the Wall Space in the Room

Before you purchase lighting for your home, you’ll want to consider the wall space you’re covering.

If you’re adding lighting to a large, blank wall, you may need two or three wall sconces over multiple pieces of art. If you’re looking for wall sconces to place above your bedroom nightstands, you’ll want to purchase two identical scones.

Whether you need one sconce or multiple, you’ll want to determine this before hand, so you can look for sconces within your budget.

4. Use Renter-Friendly Sconces

Do you live in a rental apartment or home? Don’t worry…you can totally add sconces to your space as well! 

For many of our design clients, we recommend using plug in wall sconces, because they are both either to install and remove when you decide to move out.

Another way to add wall sconces to a rental space is to mount the sconce to the wall (without hardwiring it) and adding a puck light to the sconce socket. Often times, puck lights come with a remote, so you can turn on your wall sconces with the touch of a button.

24 Best Wall Sconces

Modern Wall Sconces

If you love clean, modern lines, then you’re probably a fan of modern design. When choosing the best modern sconces for your space, you’ll want to look for scones that have sleek silhouettes and have a simple geometric design.

Transitional Wall Sconces

Transitional design is a blend of modern design and traditional design. Wall sconces that reflect this design style have a modern shade or hardware mixed with a more traditional features, that provide a balanced feel to your space.

Bohemian Wall Sconces

Bohemian design is a mix of eclectic and organic elements. Boho style reflects a mixture of geometric patterns, earthy elements (like wood or woven details) and more subdued colors. 

When choosing a wall sconce for your home that blends in with your bohemian style, you’ll want to find one that includes these elements.

Art Deco Wall Sconces

Art Deco design style was popular in the roaring 20’s and 30’s and was characterized by sleek geometric, elegant, streamlined design. This design style has a mixture of bold patterns and colors as well. 

When choosing a wall sconce to blend into your art deco style, we recommend looking for one that pays homage to the 20’s style, but with a more modern flare.

Minimalist Wall Sconces

Minimalists are all about keeping it simple! The less clutter the better. Minimalist interior design style includes streamlined elements, bare minimum decor and neutral color tones.

We chose sconces that reflect this style below, and would blend beautifully in your home.

Renter-Friendly Wall Sconces

As we mentioned above, if you live in a rental apartment or home, you can still install wall sconces in your home. 

Many times apartments or rental properties lack character, so adding wall sconces that reflect your design style will transform your space and add a touch of your personality as well.

This post is all about best wall sconces.

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