Sconce Styles

February 12, 2010

Angel Sconces Create An Angelic Effect For Your Room

Are you scratching your head for ideas to re-invent your home décor but have no idea how or where to start? Thinking about changing your wallpaper or furniture but that may be beyond your budget? A remarkable alternative you have is to install wall sconces in your room instead of using the more traditional lighting systems. Also, instead of conventional and boring wall sconces, why not give angel candle sconces a try?

Angel Candle SconceThese sconces project beautiful warm ambient light, in addition to a feeling of safety and serenity as well. The design of the sconce portrays an angel or a few angels, often in prayer, as if praying for you and your family. Angel sconces come in two different types – candles or electric. Angel candle wall sconces give off a more traditional and church feel, while the electric sconces give off a more modern image. The candle sconces can be used in your living or dining room to awe your guests, while electric ones should be used in your bedrooms to prevent the occurrence of fires while you sleep.

Angel wall sconces can be used as night lights for use at bedtime, especially with the children. Lightcrafters offer such an angel sconce nightlight for sale for $25. Measuring 3 inches by 4 inches by 1.75 inches, this copper or galvanized hand-crafted sconce gives off a warm glow. Simply plug the sconce into the wall and switch on. The design is also splendid to match a children’s room décor.

You can find, compare and purchase angel sconces online easily. Many companies, such as Olde Good Things, Angel Cloud Gifts and Lightcrafters put up angel candle sconces for sale. You can visit the above-mentioned websites to find out more information and to purchase with your credit card. 

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November 18, 2009

Antler Sconces Are One With Nature

Antler sconces are one of the more popular sconces in the market and usually come More on Antler Sconces Are One With Nature

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November 20, 2009

Art Deco Wall Sconces - A Classic Style That's Here To Stay

Art deco refers to a design concept made popular during the 1920s and the 1930s. It was first brought to the world’s attention More on Art Deco Wall Sconces - A Classic Style That's Here To Stay

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January 21, 2010

Aztec Wall Sconces - Art of the People of Aztlan

The ancient natives of Mesoamerica, the Aztec, were a people rich in cultural heritage. More on Aztec Wall Sconces - Art of the People of Aztlan

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November 26, 2009

Egyptian Wall Sconces - Bring The Desert To Your Doorstep

Wall sconces are special as they portray distinct themes and styles that complement the interior décor. Of the many different themes available in the current market, the most unique of all has to be the Egyptian sconce More on Egyptian Wall Sconces - Bring The Desert To Your Doorstep

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December 14, 2009

Elements of the East - Oriental Wall Sconces

The term “The Orient” traditionally refers to the regions of the world known today More on Elements of the East - Oriental Wall Sconces

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February 14, 2010

For Southwestern Themed Lighting, Try Southwestern Sconces!

Interior decorators often recommend beautiful wall sconces in homes to match the décor. In the older days, wall sconces were built for candles to be placed onto and lit, to create warm ambience in the room. While an electric light bulb may be an option for candles, the historical designs of Southwestern sconces are emulated in today’s designs. With different light variations possible, these sconces can emit multiple degrees of brightness to create the needed effect for the room.

Southwestern Wall SconceThe Southwestern style is strongly highlighted by strong textures, earthy brown colors and hand-crafted objects. These sconces are particularly made of earthy materials such as ivory, ceramic or traditional wood, and are in a variety of shapes and designs. Additionally, typical southwestern themed wall sconces would have tribal designs, combined with images of lizards, birds, dragonflies or bears. This is why these sconces also come with some pretty interesting names such as Anasazi Wall Sconces, Kokopeli Wall Sconces and Primitive Sun and Moon Wall Sconces.

Costing about $70 per sconce, the shape of southwestern wall sconces is generally a flat rectangular panel. Its unique design lies in what’s on the panel – for example, carved-out tribal figures or shadows of animals. Just like other types of wall sconces, you’ll have a choice of using candles to produce a more traditional feel or electric light bulbs for practicality.

Alternatively, another type southwestern wall lights would be the step designs, with southwestern motives over three step layers of semi circular sconces. Primarily made of ceramics, these sconces are also designed with tribal motives such as headdresses, lizards or bears. Powered by a 75 watt light emanating from the top of the sconces, step southwestern sconces such as Billy Nez, Vallo Lizard and Acoma Bears would function splendidly to create that southwestern ambience.

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January 27, 2010

Forged Leaf Wall Sconces - Magnificent Metal Works

Ever since humans learnt to mould metals into different tools, they have also learnt to mould them into beautiful works of art. The first metals to be turned into artistic expressions were inevitably gold, due to their distinctive sheen and their inactive nature to react with oxygen. With more and more alloys begun to be used over time, artisans began to produce magnificent and creative works of art such as forged leaf wall sconces.

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November 30, 2009

Go Back In Time With Mission Style Wall Sconces

Many wall sconces are designed with a theme in mind. Themes are important for modern homes nowadays as home owners prefer a personalized touch. One of the toughest themes to follow is More on Go Back In Time With Mission Style Wall Sconces

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February 18, 2010

Great Decor Ideas With Elephant Wall Sconces

Wall sconces were traditionally used as a lighting source, but today, they also double as decorative pieces. Interior decorators utilize them to accentuate a certain design theme within a room, or to sprinkle a tinge of uniqueness in an otherwise plain décor. In fact, if you are fond of a safari feel with a jungle-type theme to your room, elephant sconces may just be the right option for you!

Now, how exactly would elephant wall sconces fit with your room décor? Let’s start with the Bellacor two shade wall sconce. This design comes with two elephants sitting on either side of the sconce with each elephant holding a lampshade. To top off the tropical feel, leaves motifs are used to support the elephant figurines, with a plant and leave motive right at the center. The bronze silver surface would do wonders in creating an expensive antique look. These sconces would do wonders in projecting a tropical feel in a seaside home, without looking cheap and ancient. Alternatively, if you tend to collect pieces of tropical antiques in your home, this elephant wall sconce would suit you well too.

Elephant Wall SconceAnother type of wall sconce with an elephant motive would be elephant head wall sconce. Unlike other sconces that usually come with lamps, this is more of a shelf. However, it is not just a shelf as it allows you flexibility to do with it as you want such as placing aromatherapy candles. With a shelf supported by a realistic looking elephant head, this is a bargain at a price of only $19.95. Topped with a bronze finishing, this would be great for rooms well decorated with pots and plants, or a room painted with earth colored tones.

Finally, the Serengeti Elephant wall light made of solid brass with a copper bronze finish is topped with an elegant see-through glass. The elephant figurine supports the glass lamp at the bottom, while a palm motive tops the top of the sconce. This is an elegant piece to be used on a porch, and utilizes three electric light bulbs as a lighting source.

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January 29, 2010

Japanese Wall Sconces - Graceful Paper and Wood Designs

Japanese themed designs are noted for its functional simplicity. Typical Japanese interior designs are denoted by the straight lines of wooden lattices covered with rice paper. With this, light diffusing More on Japanese Wall Sconces - Graceful Paper and Wood Designs

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February 6, 2010

Lantern Wall Sconces - Back to Basics

Throughout the history of lighting, the most basic form of portable illumination would be the torch. More on Lantern Wall Sconces - Back to Basics

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November 28, 2009

Medieval Wall Sconces - Of Kings, Knights And Candle Lights

Back in the time of medieval days, candles and torches dominated the night time. Since the invention of the light-bulb, we are now spared from wax burns and plagued with electricity bills instead. Thus, it is no surprise that some people would like to have a medieval-themed home which allows them to go back ancient times when men were kings of their castles. More on Medieval Wall Sconces - Of Kings, Knights And Candle Lights

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February 16, 2010

Palm Wall Sconces Give Your Room That Tropical Feel

Change the look and feel of your humble abode by fixing up wall sconces instead of traditional lighting systems. For instance, if your home décor is based on a tropical theme, then palm tree wall sconces would be just right for you. These scones are not only available in a variety of styles, but sizes and materials as well. Traditionally, wall sconces are used with a candle for lighting. However, in our modern homes today, they are typically fitted with electric powered bulbs just like a contemporary wall light. More on Palm Wall Sconces Give Your Room That Tropical Feel

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December 24, 2009

Play Of Light And Colors With Tiffany Wall Sconces

You simply need to enter any home or room that has Tiffany wall sconces to know that More on Play Of Light And Colors With Tiffany Wall Sconces

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December 2, 2009

Rustic Wall Sconces - Not Just Simple, But Simply Beautiful

Although rustic wall sconces are generally designed with countryside motifs, they can be surprisingly elegant. For instance, the wall sconces by Black Forest Décor are wonderful examples. These wall sconces come in the form of beautiful and unique rustic twig motifs made of alabaster, resin and metal. More on Rustic Wall Sconces - Not Just Simple, But Simply Beautiful

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November 22, 2009

The Shimmer and Sparkle of Chandelier Sconces

Chandeliers are lighting fixtures that enlist the help of crystals for their reflective power and to project elegance More on The Shimmer and Sparkle of Chandelier Sconces

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December 4, 2009

Torch Sconces - Scorching Style For Your Home

There seems to be no limiting definitions to what makes a torch sconce a torch sconce. More on Torch Sconces - Scorching Style For Your Home

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February 2, 2010

Tropical Themes - Pineapple Wall Sconces

Pineapple wall sconces help to introduce a tropical theme into the room. More on Tropical Themes - Pineapple Wall Sconces

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November 16, 2009

Votive Candle Sconces - Evoke The Atmosphere You Want

Lighting fixture designs can either be beautiful or interesting. In this sense, votive candle sconces definitely belong to the latter group. More on Votive Candle Sconces - Evoke The Atmosphere You Want

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