Flush Mount Wall Lights & Sconces

Why We Love Flush Mount Wall Sconces

When you design your room lighting, sometimes you need something that delivers a certain ambience around the sides but doesn't overwhelm. Flush mount wall sconces do just that, and they come in a huge range of styles and designs to meet a variety of needs. They sit flush to the wall to ensure minimal disturbance to the lines of a room, and they can direct light up, down or out as needed. Here's what you need to know about flush-mount wall sconces and how to choose the right one for your space.

Where Flush Wall Lamps Work Best

Flush mount wall sconces can be placed almost anywhere. Use them as living room lighting to create a specific scene or mood when you're watching a film or a particularly engrossing TV show, or place a few in the dining room for intimate conversations during dinner. Include them in hallways for an alternative to brighter ceiling lighting during nighttime restroom excursions. Outdoor wall lights are good for highlighting pathways and providing subtle effects to buildings to enhance their after-dark appeal, highlighting cornices and other features for maximum effect.

Flush Mount Wall Sconce Ideas for Every Style

Flush mount wall sconces come in many styles. For subtle tones combined with a decorative focal point even when it's off, choose the Playa Flush Wall Sconce from Tech Lighting, or if you prefer a traditional look, enjoy the Glo-Ball Wall Sconce from FLOS. If you need something that's almost flat, consider the Geos by dweLED or the Dice indoor/outdoor wall sconce. SONNEMAN Lighting also has a highly traditional lampshade sconce design in the Chelsea Wall Sconce. And for something a little more industrial looking with minimalist overtones, try the Sirato Outdoor Wall Sconce from George Kovacs.

How to Choose the Best Flush Wall Lights

Choosing the best flush wall lighting is often a matter of looking at where you want to put them and choosing the right one for that space. Outdoor lighting, of course, needs to be waterproof and approved for the task, whereas indoor lighting is much more flexible. Consider flatter lighting or even recessed wall lights for narrow spaces, such as walkways and hallways, and bigger fixtures for dining room and living room decor. For a modern look, opt for multiple smaller wall lights in the bedroom, especially if you want to be able to dim the lighting precisely.

Other Considerations

While flush-mount wall sconces are important, you need to consider how your lighting interacts with the room and what sort of personality you want to create. Recessed lighting can throw epic shadows onto the ceiling, so you may wish to offset that with a center ceiling light. Don't forget freestanding lighting when you want to add flexibility, or you may wish to think about adjustable wall sconces to direct light precisely where it is needed. Pillars, beams and other structural items can add shadows and light obstacles to your room, so it's worth thinking about how these can be mitigated or even enhanced. Flush-mount wall sconces provide a huge range of lighting options, and in the right room, they can elevate the atmosphere from great to extraordinary.