Friday, July 23, 2010

Choose Wall Candle Sconces

Wall candle sconces can hold just one candle, or many.


Wall candle sconces are decorative wall hangings made out of wood, metal or plastic that have at least one holder or votive intended for a candle. Many wall candle sconces have holders for multiple candles. Because they can be used as a gentle alternative source of lighting, they have both a cosmetic and practical purpose and make for an affordable decorative accent to many kinds of decorating themes. Wall sconces come in a wide variety of designs, shapes, sizes and materials. With some careful planning and consideration, choosing the perfect wall candle sconce for your decorating needs is a fairly straightforward endeavor. Does this Spark an idea?


Instructions


1. Plan the purpose of your candle wall sconce in your decorating scheme. You can use a candle sconce as an individual lighting source, as a focal point to draw attention to wall art, or as the entirety of your wall decorating scheme. Planning the purpose of your wall candle sconce will help you choose the best shape, design, color and size for your needs.


2. Assess your room's decorative theme and style. Wall candle sconces come in both modern, geometric and minimalist designs, and designs that are more classic, intricate and reminiscent of Baroque or Victorian eras. They are also available in colonial or country styles designed for practical and frequent use, such as the ones that include hurricane-style lanterns. Their designs can range from extremely detailed leaves, scrolls and other features, to plain and utilitarian. Decide what style best accents your room's existing decorating scheme.


3. Browse online catalogues of wall candle sconces. Select online catalogues with large selections and a variety of categories or styles. This will give you a solid idea of the possibilities in designs, and perhaps introduce you to some designs and styles of wall candle sconces that you didn't know were available.


4. Measure the space in which you intend to hang your wall candle sconce carefully so that you can ensure that the sconce you choose is neither too big for the space, nor dwarfed by the surrounding wall area.


5. Choose the color and material of your wall candle sconce. Black wrought iron designs are popular. You can easily locate these in the wall art section of many home and garden stores, and they will likely have multiple styles and sizes from which to choose. Wooden, brass and plastic sconces are often also available. Your choice of color and material for your wall sconce depends on personal style, preference and coordination with your room's existing design scheme.







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