{"title":"Plug-In Wall Sconces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA plug-in sconce is a hardwired sconce that doesn't need an electrician.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same fixture on the wall, same light at the same height — but the power comes from a cord to a nearby outlet instead of a junction box behind the drywall. For renters, condo owners and anyone who doesn't want to open a wall, it's the whole category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it saves you\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdding a hardwired sconce where no box exists means opening drywall, running cable, patching, and paint. In most Canadian cities that's \u003cstrong\u003e$300 to $600 per location\u003c\/strong\u003e before you've bought the fixture, and in a condo it may need building approval you won't get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA plug-in sconce is two screws and a cord. You can put one up tonight and move it next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDealing with the cord\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the only real objection, and it's solvable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord covers\u003c\/strong\u003e are paintable channels that run down the wall to the outlet. Painted to match, they read as trim and stop being visible within a day of living with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost models also include a \u003cstrong\u003efabric-wrapped or braided cord\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than plain white plastic, which looks deliberate rather than temporary. Some ship with an inline switch so you don't have to reach the outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the run before ordering. Cord lengths vary a lot, and a cord pulled tight to reach an outlet looks exactly as bad as it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere they earn their place\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeside a bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair frees both nightstands entirely. Centre at about 60 inches from the floor, or 30 inches above the mattress. Swing-arm models let you aim light at a book without waking the other person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlanking a mirror.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms rarely have wall boxes beside the mirror, and tiled walls are the worst possible surface to open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDown a hallway or beside artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, where running new circuits for three fixtures would be absurd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHeight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 to 66 inches from the floor\u003c\/strong\u003e to the centre of the fixture — roughly eye level standing. Go lower under an 8-foot ceiling so the fixture doesn't crowd the top of the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Canadian company that knows what a rental lease says about drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo plug-in wall sconces need an electrician?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They mount with screws and plug into a standard outlet. No junction box, no wiring, no permit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I hide the cord?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA paintable cord cover run down the wall to the outlet. Painted to match, it reads as trim. Many sconces also use fabric-wrapped cords that look intentional on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow high should a plug-in sconce be mounted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60 to 66 inches from the floor to the centre of the fixture. Beside a bed, about 30 inches above the mattress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use them in a rental?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — that's the main reason the category exists. Two screw holes, patched in five minutes when you leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a plug-in sconce be hardwired later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany can. If you might convert it, check the product page for a hardwire-compatible note before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do plug-in wall sconces need an electrician?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. They mount with screws and plug into a standard outlet. 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