Corbett Lighting features a plethora of wall sconces from which you can choose from to decorate your home. The sconce is a wall fixture which can be electric or feature candles . Reminiscent of medieval times , however, they were widely used in the XVII century and still are popular choice in lighting fixtures to decorate your wall space , interior and exterior. It is during this time period that lighting experts believe the sconce started to develop as a fashionable piece in additional to being practical. In Italy, a mirrored piece was used behind the sconce to create illumination. It was also the Italians who began to design a more elaborate sconce by adding the sconce to corbels. It was not uncommon for sconces to be large sized at that time, they varied in high from 1′-5′. But keep in mind the sconces were featured in large places, such as castles and churches. The sconce of today is usually much smaller and appropriate to the size of the rooms in homes. Architects and interior decorators use sconces to decorate as a staple of their design scheme. The sconce never fails to deliver in creating style and atmosphere.
Decorating rooms with sconces can embellish the life of any room in the home. Sconces are the perfect fit for adding accent lighting and mood in foyers, bathrooms, hallways, bedrooms, sprucing up negative space and focusing on special elements such as artwork. There is literally no space in the interior or exterior of the home where sconces can’t do magic. Negative space is an area on the wall that doesn’t really contribute any functional view to the room and basically looks sparse. You could add a mirror to this negative space and pair both sides with the accent lighting of sconces and magically this space is no longer “negative”. This same decorative look can be accomplished above a master bed or above a fireplace. The decorating possibilities are boundless!
There are so many styles available in the lighting industry today to suit your style, and Corbett Lighting offers many collections from which you can choose the following styles:
- Modern Sconces: The styles are generally purposeful, straight lines with little decoration of the metal and glass accents which will create a mood of opulence. Many available in polished chrome and antique bronzes.
- The Mission Style: Craftsman wall sconces have a distinct basic style with strong structure, clean lines, and organic materials such as mica, wood, and copper. It focuses on a handmade look in contract to a factory reproduction. The Mission style emerged from the Arts and Crafts period and is still quite popular today. This style has primitive, plain lines and usually displays darker, warmer finishes.
- Crystal Wall Sconces: Crystal wall sconces are a popular way to bring sunshine into a room with its’ sparkle , especially brightening a lackluster area of a room. Crystals can vary in color as well giving you the option to coordinate with the exiting color choices in your room.
- Swing Arm/ Directional Wall Sconce: This style is the most practical design of wall sconce, where a swing arm sconce can be paired on either side of a bed. One of the more popular functions of ”task lighting” and making it fun to read in bed . Directional wall sconces are also are a great way to highlight areas and elements of interest in a room.
- Kid’s Room: Wall scones for childrens’ rooms are a great way to brighten up your child’s room. An plethora of colors and motifs are available in fun and colorful designs, which turn a kids room into a happy space.
- Stained Glass/Tiffany Wall Sconce : A staple of antiquity, the Tiffany styled sconces make a design statement of its’ own. Stained glass wall sconces come in many colors and shapes to add to your decor . These stained glass wall fixtures are full of rich colors and tones guaranteed to bring timeless warmth into your rooms.
- Traditional: Traditional wall sconces have easy curves and graceful scrolled arms, and are often constructed of copper, brass or pewter metals. Candelabras or candle wall sconces are traditional wall sconces, having a very elegant appearance.
- Transitional: Transitional wall sconces are the combination of Traditional and Contemporary fixtures. Transitional sconces are a very popular choice for today’s casual home, displaying a stylish look.
