Wall sconce lighting can be used throughout the home's interior and exterior. There are no definite rules for where and when to use sconce lighting, but there are a few considerations to be aware of when installing stylized lighting of this nature. Overlooking basic details can prove to be time consuming and expensive.
Most placements of wall sconces can traditionally found on the exterior at one or both sides of the front door and to the sides of the garage door opening. The home owner should be aware of the measurements of the available space for which the sconce will be installed. For example having a space between the edge of the front door and a nearby corner wall, which spans only 24 inches wide, will severely limit the size of the lighting fixture able to be mounted. Conversely, having a plantation house with large columns will require larger sconces and quite possibly a hanging light fixture centered in front of the main entry doors.
Sizing of the sconce lighting can be a challenge for many home owners. Available sizes on the market can range from about 8 inches tall to well over 2 feet. Of course common sense would indicate that a 2 foot tall sconce would not be appropriate for a bathroom or any area of a basic residential abode. It is important to have measurements in hand of nearby windows, door openings, height of the ceiling and so on when visiting a lighting shop Singapore.
A rough hand drawn sketch or outline of the shape of the room is also a good thing to have so that the sales associate at the lighting boutique may be able to make recommendations which will complement the size of the area in question. For those individuals who are artistically challenged, a photograph can work admirably well in lieu of a drawing. Should the home owner have an interior decorator working on the décor, this particular worry should not come into play. It is important to be sure of the style and size of the lighting fixtures, especially if the items are to be custom made or special ordered. Many shops will require a non-refundable deposit when ordering special orders or a restocking fee when returning an item.
There are many finishes, styles and materials from which a sconce can be crafted. Those that can be found in the large brick and mortar home improvement centers will have a severely limited variety from which to choose. An excellent alternative for not settling for a hum-drum lower quality lighting fixture will be to visit a store which specializes in lighting and home décor. Many of these specialty houses can be found online, however due to the almost endless variety of styles, sizes and finishes available, it is quite impossible to shop for these items. A visit to the lighting supply store will be I order.
Most placements of wall sconces can traditionally found on the exterior at one or both sides of the front door and to the sides of the garage door opening. The home owner should be aware of the measurements of the available space for which the sconce will be installed. For example having a space between the edge of the front door and a nearby corner wall, which spans only 24 inches wide, will severely limit the size of the lighting fixture able to be mounted. Conversely, having a plantation house with large columns will require larger sconces and quite possibly a hanging light fixture centered in front of the main entry doors.
Sizing of the sconce lighting can be a challenge for many home owners. Available sizes on the market can range from about 8 inches tall to well over 2 feet. Of course common sense would indicate that a 2 foot tall sconce would not be appropriate for a bathroom or any area of a basic residential abode. It is important to have measurements in hand of nearby windows, door openings, height of the ceiling and so on when visiting a lighting shop Singapore.
A rough hand drawn sketch or outline of the shape of the room is also a good thing to have so that the sales associate at the lighting boutique may be able to make recommendations which will complement the size of the area in question. For those individuals who are artistically challenged, a photograph can work admirably well in lieu of a drawing. Should the home owner have an interior decorator working on the décor, this particular worry should not come into play. It is important to be sure of the style and size of the lighting fixtures, especially if the items are to be custom made or special ordered. Many shops will require a non-refundable deposit when ordering special orders or a restocking fee when returning an item.
There are many finishes, styles and materials from which a sconce can be crafted. Those that can be found in the large brick and mortar home improvement centers will have a severely limited variety from which to choose. An excellent alternative for not settling for a hum-drum lower quality lighting fixture will be to visit a store which specializes in lighting and home décor. Many of these specialty houses can be found online, however due to the almost endless variety of styles, sizes and finishes available, it is quite impossible to shop for these items. A visit to the lighting supply store will be I order.
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