Today I’m sharing some favorite picks for affordable, plug-in wall sconces from Amazon!
Lighting Tips
One of the most common issues I see in home design is inadequate lighting. Did you know you actually need 3 layers of lighting? Ambient lighting, accent lighting, and task lighting make a home feel balanced and comfortable at every time of day.
- Ambient lighting is the primary source of light in a room. This is your general overhead lighting that is located centered in the room. This lights up the room so that you can safely and easily navigate it.
- Accent lighting lights up all the shadows that ambient lighting can’t reach. These are places like fireplaces, corners, bookshelves, reading nooks, etc. This type of lighting also highlights a feature in your home like artwork, decor, or an architectural detail like a fireplace.
- Task lighting is direct lighting for specific functions. This is illuminates a small area and makes a task easier to accomplish. A lamp near a couch for reading, under-cabinet lights in a kitchen for food prepping, a desk lamp for doing paperwork.
One of the most comment items I put in my custom designs are wall sconces! These are an easy way to add accent or task lighting to a space, and they can make a fun statement in your home too.
A few of my favorite spots for wall sconces are
- over nightstands
- around a fireplace
- above or beside large art
- above a sink
- above open shelves
- or nested above a hutch or cabinet.
Since I link wall sconces so often, I want to round up my fav plug-in wall sconces from Amazon. No hardwiring needed! You can strategically hide the cords behind plants, art, or furniture. Or let it be part of a casual look!
Plug-in Wall Sconces from Amazon Links
- Modern Swing Arm, Set of 2 – $90
- Modern Globe Brass Finish with Opal White Glass – $99
- Shawnkey Modern Brushed Gold, Set of 2 – $149
- Black Swing Arm Wall Sconce – $86
- Gold MCM Adjustable Wall Lights, Set of 2 – $57
- Larkar Black Industrial Gooseneck, Set of 2 – $44
- Edison lamp in Frosted Blue, Set of 2 – $31
- Adcssynd Set of 2 in Gold – $87
- Globe Electric White and Brass Accents – $36
- Bamboo Wall Light Fixture – $39
- Danseer Exposed Bulb in Black – $64
- Nordic Dimmable White and Wood – $46
