Brighten Your Hall Decor with Decorative Wall Sconces

Wall Sconces to Brighten Your Hallway

Hallways are often dark and drab, but that can change with just a few minor decor adjustments. Add wall sconces to your hall decor to brighten the way and give your hall a unique look and feel.

Types of Wall Sconces

There are many different colors, styles and types of wall sconces.  The glass covering for the light of a wall sconce is one determining factor when searching for the perfect hall decor solution. 

For example, Tiffany-style wall sconces add elegance to your walls and provide a soothing dim light.  These usually have colorful stained glass coverings with various designs you can match with almost any decor. 

For an unusual and exotic decor, add bamboo wall sconces to your hallway.  Bamboo wall sconces have bamboo-like trim and light coverings.  A wall sconce with amber glass goes wonderfully with pastels or natural colors in a hallway.  For a bright look and feel, sconces with satin or white glass finishes are great additions.

Once you've determined what type of covering you'll need, there are also different types of trim and wall mounts for sconces.  Some sconces offer a clean, sharp look with a brass colored  trim and mount.  There are also antique silver styles, wooden trim, and the thick dark copper look.

The shape and size should also be considered. Where will you hang the sconce?  How much wall space is available?  Sconces come in different sizes and shapes.  Some have only one light; others have two or three lights.  Some sconces have a plain, simple shape while others are curvy, fancy or spread horizontally.  There are even sconces that are shaped like hanging lanterns with the old New England look and feel. Some sconces are shaped like candle lights or resemble fancy chandeliers .  Choose a sconce that will fit in size and shape and coordinate well with your other wall decorations.

Where to Hang a Wall Sconce

Wall sconces can be hung alone as a single wall piece or they can be coordinated with your other decor items.  They look great with paintings or portraits, especially in a collage of several different paintings to add light.  Wall sconces also look great when hung over a decorative hallway table or desk, or next to a coat rack near an entrance.  You can also hang a sconce near a plant or flower to attract attention to that area of your hall decor. 

Another way to use sconces is to hang them beside your hallway entrance doors if enough room is available.  It's a beautiful way to light the entrance without taking away from your hall decor.

Wall sconces should be matched with your hallway colors, flooring and other decor items to get the most value.  They are both beautiful and practical.