Wrought Iron Sconces- Advantages and Mounting Ideas

Whenever it comes to home decor, we can never forget any wall decor items. Among paintings, wall hangings and many such other wall decors, wrought iron sconces hold a very special place. Although sconces basically act as lighting fixture, they are not just for this purpose only. They are for adding style and romance to the surroundings. They are for lending relaxing warmth. Lets know how wrought iron sconces score over any other light fixture?

Advantages of Wall Sconces

Apart from the unique characteristics described above, sconces have many other properties.

• Sconces can be used as stand alone fixtures- with no other lights in a room to create magical romantic feel.
• They can also be used along with other larger light fixtures like chandeliers for a grand and welcoming feel.
• There are various versions of sconces. You can get such sconces on which you can place and light actual candles and other sconces too with electric bulbs that look exactly like candles. These bulbs come in pillar candle style and candelabra style bulbs.
• They are comparatively inexpensive than other larger fixtures.
• They can function as the primary fixture in a room. Alternatively, they can be used to enhance the beauty of other larger fixtures.
• You can save on electricity by using low wattage bulbs to create the unique warm feel for which the sconces are popular. On the other hand, if you need more light from them, you can add a light dimmer switch with stronger bulbs.
• Wrought iron sconces or for that matter, any other type of sconce comes in various styles like rustic, modern, antique, and classic to choose from.
• They can be easily mounted to the desired place on walls. Most sconces have a plate that connects directly to the wall The mounting instructions that come with the sconces make it all the more easy exercise.

Where to Mount Wrought Iron Sconces?

Now when you are so fascinated by the magical light fixtures- the sconces, you might want to decorate your home with some of them. If you can't think of the places where they will look good, here are some ideas for you-

• Place the wall candle holder on both the sides of a wall mirror anywhere in your home.
• If you have any kind of framed art print in your home, like over your fire place, you can place two sconces on either side of such artwork.
• Hallways are the perfect place to put sconces in place.
• Mount them on the wall on one or both sides of a stairway by matching them with your home decor style and theme.
• Decorate your bedroom with sconces. If there is a tapestry anywhere, place two sconces on its each side. It will look beautiful!

There are couple of more advices regarding sconces. If you are going for electric sconce and are not very comfortable with fixing wires, you should definitely take help of an expert electrician. And if any time, you come across some beautiful wrought iron which look like a true art work, never leave it. You might later regret like this fellow who is searching an antique wrought iron tree with tealight sconces once seen but not bought then!