Fixtures that attach to the wall are known either as wall mounted lights,sconces, or vanities. Vanities tend to be installed in the bathroom, particularly alongside a mirror. It can be hard to sort through all the different wall lighting fixtures, but here are a few tips.
Sconce Information
Wall Sconces can be attached to the wall of almost any room.
- Wall Sconces Lighting can be particularly useful when the ceiling is very high in a room.
- Sconce lighting are seen on the sides of a mirror, next to a fireplace, or up the sides of a stairwell.
- Wall Sconces can provide task, accent, or general lighting.
- Wall sconce lighting should be hung at least 5' from the floor.
- In hallways, sconces should be between 8' and 10' apart.
- In stairways, consider a 3-way switch for upstairs and downstairs.
- Buy sconces and other fixtues from the same lighting collection, for a unified look.
 Above: Placing a sconce Bathroom / Vanity Information | Designing a lighting plan for your bathroom can be tricky. Utilize vanity wall lights for a layered lighting effect. - Vanity lights for bathroom on the sides of the mirror is the ideal setup, this cross-illumination eliminates shadows under your eyes and chin.
- They should be mounted about 5' off of the ground and about 36 - 40" apart, if you have the space for it.
- If you can't put vanities on the sides of your mirror, put a vanity light bar on top of the mirror. It should be about 75 - 80" above the floor.
- If you are able to, combine side vanities and top vanity wall lighting for a better layered lighting effect.
- For dual-sink setups, the mirror should be a little bit wider than the over mirror light bar.
- We recommend at least 150 watts of light (incandescent) for the vanity. Consider a dimmer if you are worried about too much light. It is always easier to reduce wattage than increase it on a fixture already installed.
 Above: Bathroom lighting Layers of Light and Cross Illumination - Layers of light are more effective than one big central light because you can better control the light, depending on the task at hand.
- To prevent glare and light objects evenly in the room, use multiple sources of light, such as close to the ceiling lights, recessed lighting, cabinet lighting, & wall lighting fixtures.
- Even layers makes it easier to shave or apply makeup in the morning. This effect is created by the perfect amount of wall lighting fixtures and ceiling lighting.
- Ceiling mounted lighting can still provide ambient lighting that won't glare off of chrome or tile.
 Above: Layered Lighting Your Bathroom Options - Mirrors: Mirrors can make a room look larger, and increase the impact of anything they reflect.
- Chandeliers: Chandeliers with glass and crystal can multiply and fracture light, creating depth as a central source of lighting.
- Flush Mount: With dimmers, a flush mount light is always a good idea.
- Sconces: Alongside mirrors or above the mirror, sconces are available in many sizes from one light to five or more.
- Pendants: Pendants above a bathtub or alongside the mirror is a contemporary option for lighting.
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