Candle Wall Sconces: A Romantic Way to Light Your Home

When it comes to home lighting and décor, there is hardly anything more romantic and rustic than candle wall sconces. Offering an irresistible vintage style and a warm, inviting glow, candle wall sconces are great for punctuating smaller spaces.

Here are some popular ideas for incorporating candle wall sconces into your lighting scheme:

• Dining Room. Rather than traditional buffet lamps, consider using candle wall sconces to create a classic look and accentuate your beautiful dining room features. If you have a mirror above your buffet table, candle wall sconces look dazzling when placed on either side.
  
  Hint: You'll want to make sure that your candle sconces are wired separately from the main light source in your dining room, like the chandelier. You may also want to consider placing them on a dimmer switch. This will allow you to fully customize the mood.

• Bedroom. Candle wall sconces look great on either side of a vanity. Because of their open light, they emit an even and flattering illumination. Candle wall sconces are also a fantastic choice for use over your night stand, in place of a lamp. For more reading light, consider a two-light sconce.

• Hallways and Stairwells. Hallways and stairwells can be tricky to light correctly, but with candle wall sconces you can illuminate these tight spaces with a dash of style. If you have kids, you will probably want to avoid using candle wall sconces with sharp edges. The safest options are "ADA" compliant and extend less than 4" from the wall.

• Bathrooms. Wall fixtures are becoming a popular way to replace outdated vanity lights in the bathroom. Candle wall sconces are an excellent choice because they offer an even spread of light, which is very flattering.

Besides these options, there are nearly limitless ways to incorporate candle wall sconces into your design scheme. For more information on wall sconces, see "How to Use Wall Sconces."