What’s not to like about wall sconces?
They are a great way to add accent lighting to many areas of your home.
They are rarely the focal point, yet many times they accentuate the focal point in a room.
They are a favorite item to add to the interior decor by custom homebuilders and homebuyers alike.
I see hard-wired wall sconces in either custom homes or upscale homes the majority of the time.
It shows that the builder is really trying to cater to his/her customers wants and needs.
I am constantly perplexed, though, as to why home builders in more ordinary homes don’t employ them more often.
A little wall sconce goes a long way, in my eyes.
Where To Put Wall Sconces
Here are some of the many places in your home that wall sconces would look great:
- fireplace
- stairway
- exterior garage
- home theater room
- bathroom
- foyer
- front entry
- dining room
- hallway
- kitchen
…and I’m sure you can think of some others.
Photos Of Wall Sconces
I’ve got some photos of wall sconces here that I think you’ll enjoy.
These were taken while my wife and I were looking at homes under construction in our area, as well as some open houses, etc.
Maybe you’ll be able to get a few new ideas for your home!
![bathroom wall sconce with a bell shade bathroom_sconce_with_bell_shade.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/bathroom_sconce_with_bell_shade-thumb.jpg)
![candle holder sconces flanking the mantle candle_sconces_flanking_mantle.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/candle_sconces_flanking_mantle-thumb.jpg)
![candle holder sconce candle_sconce.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/candle_sconce-thumb.jpg)
![candle sconce by the fireplace candle_sconce_by_mantle.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/candle_sconce_by_mantle-thumb.jpg)
![exterior sconces for the garage garage_sconces.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/garage_sconces-thumb.jpg)
![dual candle holder sconce with rooster dual_candle_sconce_with_rooster.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/dual_candle_sconce_with_rooster-thumb.jpg)
![dual candle holder sconce with wrought iron scroll dual_candle_sconce_with_scroll.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/dual_candle_sconce_with_scroll-thumb.jpg)
![home theater sconces above fireplace home_theater_sconces.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/home_theater_sconces-thumb.jpg)
![fleur de lis dual candle sconce fleur_de_lis_dual_candle_sconce.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/fleur_de_lis_dual_candle_sconce-thumb.jpg)
![These are the gorgeous gas-lit front entry sconces at the Renewed American Home in Orlando front_entry_natural_gas_sconces_at_renewed_American_home_2007.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/front_entry_natural_gas_sconces_at_renewed_American_home_2007-thumb.jpg)
![inverted glass bell sconce inverted_glass_bell_sconce.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/inverted_glass_bell_sconce-thumb.jpg)
![hurricane candle wall sconce...yes, it's a real candle hurricane_candle_wall_sconce.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/hurricane_candle_wall_sconce-thumb.jpg)
![inverted glass shade wall sconce inverted_glass_sconce.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/inverted_glass_sconce-thumb.jpg)
![lamp shade sconces lampshade_sconces.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/lampshade_sconces-thumb.jpg)
![front entry sconce with natural gas flame natural_gas_flame_front_porch_sconce.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/natural_gas_flame_front_porch_sconce-thumb.jpg)
![outdoor garage lantern sconce outdoor_garage_lantern_sconce.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/outdoor_garage_lantern_sconce-thumb.jpg)
![lampshade sconces flaking the kitchen in the English Cottage lampshade_sconces_flanking_kitchen_sink.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/lampshade_sconces_flanking_kitchen_sink-thumb.jpg)
![beautiful pineapple wall sconce pineapple_sconce.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/pineapple_sconce-thumb.jpg)
![Medieval-like gas sconce at the front entry to the Tate House Tate_House_front_porch_medieval-like_sconce.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/Tate_House_front_porch_medieval-like_sconce-thumb.jpg)
![A unique torch sconce torch_sconce.JPG](https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/files/torch_sconce-thumb.jpg)
I started as a home-stalker… visiting brand new homes under construction in the neighborhoods near my house. That inspired me to write about home building and home renovation projects — chronicling homes during different phases of construction from a consumer's point-of-view. Basically, the tips you'll find in my articles are a collection of checklists for what I think should (and should not) go into building or remodeling a quality home.