Lighting has the power to dramatically enhance or completely destroy the look of a room. Task, ambient, and accent make up lighting’s three main categories, with wall sconces applicable to all if utilized correctly. Check out a few tips from the experts at Lamp Arts in Atlanta on making this versatile lighting option work in your home:

• Task: Use sconces as task lighting by positioning them lower on your chosen wall. Task lighting, unsurprisingly, helps you perform assorted tasks, such as reading, cooking, and doing homework, so sconces do best near couches and chairs, tables, or desks.
• Ambient: Incorporate sconces as part of an ambient custom lighting scheme by positioning them high on walls. Ambient lighting provides a room with general illumination, and while it offers more than enough light, it’s never harsh. Sconces should, therefore, be placed high on the wall when combined with other light fixtures or sizable windows.
• Accent: Make sconces work as accent lighting by using them to highlight art, plants, bookshelves, or architectural elements. Accent lighting offers a dramatic effect and focuses on specific objects rather than trying to illuminate an entire space, so place sconces between artwork, mirrors, or other items you’d like to draw attention to.

Wall sconces also work well in bedrooms without nightstands, as they easily take the place of table lamps. Three sconces staggered between two larger items, such as oversized bathroom mirrors, looks fantastic as well.

For more on sconces or to learn about custom lamp shades and lamp repair services available through Lamp Arts, please call (404) 352-5211, or visit the website today.