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If you live in an area that has a hotter climate or in an area where summers are balmy, then you might want to leave your ceiling open to the installation of a ceiling fan. In this case, you may be limited to indoor wall lighting when you begin a designing venture.
It is quite hard when you are limited in your design choices, but this can also teach you to be a crafty and clever designer. The fundamental lighting unit for most traditional homes is usually an overhead light, but a great alternative to that is the indoor wall sconce. It is a very versatile light fixture and can be used for multiple purposes. Forming the backbone of most modern home lighting, there is very little wrong you can do with a couple of well placed wall light fixtures. Imbued with soft indirect light, these will illuminate your subject area in a flattering glow. This can create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere that can be controlled by the amount of light that is used.
Wall sconces come individually or with multiple attachments and they can also be switched on individually or simultaneously. This gives you the option of keeping all of them on or off, depending on the kind of ambience you want to set up. When decorating with wall sconce lights, some of things to remember is that they should be installed in pairs or more. A good design tip is to mirror their position to maintain balance. Put them on the opposite walls or on either side of a picture. Another very conventional placement is on either side on an entryway or lining a passageway.
Another aspect that you must observe is the height when placing these fixtures. The rule of thumb is to fix it above average head height and a foot under the ceiling line. If you are placing them in relation to an object like a mirror or door, then ensure that the tops of the light are aligned with the top of the object.
Another good place to have wall sconces or wall lighting is the bathroom. Often times, the bath area has limited spacing, which doesn't allow for an extravagant lighting display. This, however, can be solved with the use of decorative wall lights. It saves space and illuminates the space well without losing the design aspect of home lighting.
