No matter where you'd like wall sconces to go, they should be hung roughly 60 inches from the floor and, if possible, approximately six feet apart from each other. These are the general lighting rules for using a wall light, but, as we all know, some rules can be bent.Feb 3, 2012
How far apart should wall lights be?
As a general rule of thumb, wall lights should be positioned around 152-170cm (around 5-5.5ft) above floor level, while multiple wall lights should be placed around 250-300cm (or 8-10ft) apart. You should aim for the top of the wall light to sit at eye level, to avoid glare from the exposed bulb.Dec 10, 2019
Where should sconces be placed?
The top of the sconce should be above eye level so the interior bulb is not visible. Generally, this would be a minimum of six feet from the floor. Therefore, the wall box for that sconce should be six feet less the distance from the top of the sconce to the center of the wall box.
How do you measure for wall sconces?
Another guideline is to measure down 6 inches from the top of the window, and then use that as your mounting height for all the wall sconces in the room. For up-light sconces, keep in mind that you want at least 12 inches but not more than 36 inches between the sconce and the ceiling.
How do I know what size sconce to buy?
First, measure the height of your ceiling in feet. Then, multiply that by 3/4 because most sconces are placed about three-quarters of the way up the wall. So, if you have a 12-foot ceiling, you can mount your sconces about 9 feet up from the floor.
How tall should my wall sconce be?
66 inches to 72 inches
How Big Should wall lights be?
Your lights should be ⅓ to ¼ the size of your door and trim. If you have a grand entry way with a high ceiling you can go bigger. So, opt for ⅓ the size of your door.Nov 1, 2019
How should sconces be hung?
The usual goal is to evenly light a room. Well, at least that's always our goal. To do this you want to keep the light source slightly above your direct eye line. This is so it won't be too high, lighting mainly the ceiling, or too low, and lighting up the floor.Jul 2, 2020
Should sconces face up or down?
Ideally, in order to cast the most flattering light on your face when looking in the mirror, sconces should be mounted at eye level on either side of your mirror. The sconce should also emit ambient light outwards, not directional light up or down.
How do you hang wall sconces?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhMzm1A4pm0
How much space should be between mirror and sconces?
Sconces can be placed beside or above the bathroom mirror. When positioning sconces beside the mirror, they should be level with your face and 36-40 inches apart and no less than 1 inch from the mirror's sides.
How far should sconces be from a picture?
I find that the height of sconces can vary, based on where on the wall you are placing the sconces, but the width for how far away you hang the sconces from the painting should be no less than 6 inches and no more than a foot and a half away (also depending on how large the shade on the sconce is, if any).
How much space should be between sconces?
As a general rule of thumb, wall sconces are installed between 60”- 72” from the finished floor. Depending on the layout of your house, you can also install multiple fixtures down your hallway. When it comes to horizontal spacing, sconces are traditionally 6' apart.