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Since Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb late in 1879, the evolution of lighting has been extraordinary.
Lighting has come to include many forms of lamps, exterior lights, interior lights, ceiling lights, and wall lights to name a few. Wall lights have become a popular way to illuminate various rooms of the house, but in particular they are often used in bedrooms.
There are a few different types of fixtures you can choose from. You will have to decide on a location that best suits your needs. You will need to determine specific uses for the lights such as for reading, dressing, applying makeup, and many other possibilities.
Once you have decided on appropriate positioning for your lighting you need to decide how you will control your lighting. This can be done with a wall light switch or by using a wall dimmer switch.
The next choice you will need to make is your source of power. There are a few different choices. Using a wall outlet close to your desired light position is one option. If that doesn't suit your design idea you might want to have the fixture wired directly into your home's electrical system. A third option is to use self contained wall lighting where the lights operate on a battery contained within the lighting fixture.
Once you have determined the type of wall lights and the positioning in your room that best delivers the results you desire, there are still some choices to make.
You can buy fixtures that match the furniture and decorations in your room. Some of the common types of wall fixtures that add a decorative touch are colonial style, art-deco style, tiffany style, and lanterns.
Wall sconce is the name normally given a light fixture connected to a wall. Normally wall sconces have one arm or bar extending out into the room from the wall. These also come in a wide selection of models.
The selection of wall lights does indeed require a lot of planning, but allows you to exhibit your decorative flair. Remember to make a plan and ask as many questions as possible, and you should be happy with your new wall lights.
