You may find yourself asking, what if I don’t have enough room on either side of my mirror to mount the sconces? If this is the case, which isn’t uncommon, then you can mount your sconces on the adjacent walls, as we did for our clients in the images below. This measurement is the distance from the floor to where the sconce affixes to the wall (the “backplate” or the “mounting plate”), or to the center of the light source (not to the top or bottom of the overall fixture). However, since not everyone has the same “eye level,” the standard mounting height is 65 – 70 inches from the floor. The sconce should also emit ambient light outwards, not directional light 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. When considering sconces for your bathroom vanity, the most important things to keep in mind are mounting height and style of sconce. Take a look below at how we’ve used sconces in our projects and learn some of our expert tips and tricks. These factors combined with scale, positioning, and style make selecting the right type of sconce no easy feat. They can emit ambient light outwards, or they can shine a cone of light directly up or down. They work equally well in bathrooms as they do in stairways. Sconces can be a direct source of light, or they can add decorative mood lighting to a space. If you find yourself not totally knowing the best ways to include sconces in your space, you are not alone. This week, we continue to light up the holiday season with our other favorite type of lighting – sconces! A few weeks ago, we blogged about a few chandeliers and pendants that are inspiring us right now, and we offered some tips for selecting and hanging the right fixture.
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