When decorating a room, most of us start with the big items: furniture, rugs, art, and decorative trinkets to make the room feel personal. Lighting fixtures usually get lost in the midst of all this, ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Lighting is part of this delicate equation. The right lights ...

Sconces appear to be popping up more these days: from uplights to downlights to swing-arms, and topped with silk shades or frosted glass globes. Wall-mounted lights of all shapes and sizes are ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson makes wooden wall sconces that double as flower pot holders for decorative charm.

If the sconces are more opaque and being used to provide ambient light, then they can mount slightly higher on the wall: 7 feet to 8 feet for a 10-foot ceiling. Sconces in the bathroom are a different ...