{"title":"Wall Sconces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall sconces are the most underused fixture in Canadian homes\u003c\/strong\u003e — and the one that changes a room fastest. They put light at eye level instead of overhead, which is what makes a hallway feel like part of the house rather than a corridor between rooms. And a growing share of them need no wiring at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHardwired, plug-in, or battery — start here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the decision that determines everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardwired sconces\u003c\/strong\u003e connect to a junction box in the wall. Cleanest look, no visible cord, permanent. But if there's no box where you want the sconce, you're opening drywall and hiring an electrician — realistically \u003cstrong\u003e$300 to $600 per location\u003c\/strong\u003e in most Canadian cities, before the fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-in sconces\u003c\/strong\u003e mount to the wall and run a cord to a standard outlet. Many include a cord cover, and some come with an inline switch. This is the answer for renters, for condos where you can't touch the wiring, and for anyone who wants sconces beside a bed tonight rather than after booking a trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery and rechargeable sconces\u003c\/strong\u003e need neither a box nor an outlet. USB-C rechargeable models now run weeks on a charge and many include a remote or timer. They mount with a bracket, come off for charging, and leave nothing behind but two screw holes. For rental apartments — a large share of urban Canadian housing — this is often the only workable option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere sconces earn their place\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeside a bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair of swing-arm sconces frees both nightstands entirely. Mount the centre around \u003cstrong\u003e60 inches from the floor\u003c\/strong\u003e, or roughly 30 inches above the mattress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlanking a bathroom mirror.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the one placement that's objectively better than overhead lighting: sconces at either side of a mirror light your face from both sides and eliminate the under-eye shadow a ceiling fixture creates. Mount at \u003cstrong\u003e66 inches from the floor\u003c\/strong\u003e, roughly 36 to 40 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDown a hallway.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space them \u003cstrong\u003e8 to 10 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e at about 60 to 66 inches high. Hallways are where sconces do the most work for the least money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeside a front door, outside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exterior positions need a wet-rated fixture, not an indoor sconce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting the height right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe general rule is \u003cstrong\u003e60 to 66 inches from the floor to the centre of the fixture\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly eye level for a standing adult. Two adjustments worth making: go lower in a room with an 8-foot ceiling so the fixture doesn't crowd the top of the wall, and go higher beside a tall mirror or artwork so the sconce doesn't compete with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the sconce is directional, aim it away from where people sit. A shade that's open at the top and bottom throws light in both directions and is far more forgiving than a fully enclosed one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery fixture is built for \u003cstrong\u003e120V at 60Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e standard Canadian residential supply — no adapter, no transformer. Plug-in models use a standard Type B plug. Rechargeable models charge over USB-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBulbs are mostly \u003cstrong\u003eE12\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eE26\u003c\/strong\u003e, at \u003cstrong\u003e2700K\u003c\/strong\u003e for living spaces. In a bathroom, look for \u003cstrong\u003eCRI 90 or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e so skin tone renders accurately.\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\u003eHow high should wall sconces 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. Flanking a bathroom mirror, 66 inches and 36 to 40 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I install a wall sconce without an electrician?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you choose a plug-in or battery-operated model — both mount with screws and need no junction box. Hardwired sconces in a new location require opening the wall and, in most provinces, an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo plug-in wall sconces look obviously corded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost include a paintable cord cover that runs down the wall to the outlet. It's visible if you look for it, and unnoticed by most people otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do rechargeable wall sconces last on a charge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically two to six weeks with normal evening use, depending on brightness setting. Most charge over USB-C in a few hours and lift off the bracket for charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should hallway sconces be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 to 10 feet apart, at 60 to 66 inches high. In a short hallway, two well-placed sconces beat three crowded ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use an indoor sconce on a covered porch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Exterior positions need a damp-rated fixture at minimum, and wet-rated anywhere exposed to direct precipitation. Indoor fixtures fail quickly in Canadian freeze-thaw conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How high should wall sconces be mounted?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"60 to 66 inches from the floor to the centre of the fixture. Beside a bed, about 30 inches above the mattress. 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