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What
Are Sconces?
Sconce
is a kind of light fixture that is of the wall variety where the
light is directed upwards. The light source is protected or
covered with a bowl-like design which allows the light to be
directed upward. This provides a low intensity, dim lighting
suited for hallways, passageways, corridors, and so on. The
sconce lighting is usually placed three-fourths of the distance
between the wall and the ceiling for it to provide adequate
lighting.
Sconces
In The Bathroom
Modern
archaic designs incorporate sconce lighting into bathrooms, due
to its ability to provide enough lighting to set the proper
mood. In truth, not all activities done in bathrooms require
bright lighting fixtures. Either taking a relaxing shower or a
restful soak in the tub, the dim lights would really make for a
relaxing and peaceful mood.
Scone
Lighting Design
The
design and material used in your sconce lighting can vary
depending on the motif that you plan to incorporate into your
bathroom. For starters, wall sconce styles available are Art
Deco, Asian, contemporary, country, crystal, early American,
mission or religious, old world, retro (50's or 60's), rustic or
lodge, southwester design, tiffany, traditional, tropical,
Victorian, and the fun-filled whimsical style.
If
you want a more dramatic and natural feel, then some sconces are
hand-made with materials from ceramic and porcelain. These two
materials can exude a natural ambience to your bathroom, as well
as fit with most bathroom furniture and fixtures.
Traditional
sconce designs direct the light upward, and the styles for this
are usually medieval or Victorian. If you want to go for the
modern touch, wall sconces can provide bi-directional lighting,
upwards and downwards. Note, however, that this kind of designs
provides more light quantity than the traditional ones.
It
is true that scone lighting fixtures can indeed give your
bathroom an elegant and luxurious quality, but this requires
planning in advance so that you can maximize its style and
designs to the fullest.
By
Tim Lee
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Interior-Tip.com
