Wall sconces and wall lamps for bedsides, hallways and living rooms
Wall lamps do a job that ceiling lights can't. They put light at eye level, which feels softer and more flattering, and they free up space on nightstands and side tables.
This category includes wall sconces for hallways and living rooms, swing-arm reading lamps for beside the bed, bathroom vanity lights, and decorative designs in brass, black metal, glass and wood. Plug-in sconces with a cord are a great option for renters, because they don't need any wiring.
Placement makes a big difference. In hallways and living rooms, sconces usually sit about 60 to 66 inches from the floor, roughly eye level. Beside a bed, mount them so the bottom of the shade sits a little above your shoulder when you're sitting up to read. If you're placing two sconces on either side of a mirror or bed, measure carefully so they line up.
Look at the bulb type and whether it's included, and check if the shade points up, down or both, since that changes how much light spreads across the wall.
