In the process of creating the right artificial lighting in an apartment or house, questions often arise regarding the height for mounting. Especially a lot of nuances can arise when you need to find out at what height to hang a sconce. The wall lamp serves as an additional light source that should improve the lighting quality of the main fixture.
What functions does the sconce perform in different types of premises
To know exactly at what height to hang a sconce, you need to consider what atmosphere should be formed in the room thanks to the lamp:
- The bedroom should be dominated by a romantic atmosphere that will help unite loving people.
- Intimacy should be the result of a well-designed bathroom.
- The living room should be cozy.
- The kitchen should make you want to eat delicious food and sit with a cup of tea.
- In the hallway, the play of light means a lot, which will highlight the necessary areas and hide imperfections.
If you correctly place wall lamps in each of the presented rooms, you will get a magnificentsymbiosis of main lighting, room design and unique sconces.
Relevance of placing sconces in different rooms
The wall lamp is an actual lighting device in modern concepts of interior design of any home. Before you decide at what height from the floor to hang a sconce, you should figure out in which rooms the device will be relevant and for what purposes it will serve.
Sconce functionality in different rooms:
- Sconces in the bedroom are an actual replacement for nightlights and lamps, which are standardly installed on bedside tables. In the bedroom, the fixture can be used to read or spotlight a specific area of the room.
- Recently, the actual option for placing sconces is the corridor. The device can form a full-fledged lighting or zoned. A good placement will be a place near a mirror, a picture, when leaving the room.
- In the hallway, sconces are placed mainly above the seating furniture - above the sofa, armchair. The device serves as a point light source so that you can read, embroider, knit without straining your eyesight.
- Wall lights are even installed in bathrooms. The actual and safe place for this type of lighting is exclusively the area near the mirror.
- Kitchen and balcony are no exception to place sconces. This type of light source is used to improve lighting in the dining area. On the balcony, the lamp is used as the main source of light.
FeaturesRegarding LED Wall Lamps
Recently, non-standard lighting devices have been especially popular. Due to the unique type of lighting, this type of wall lamp is used for the following purposes:
- Illumination to highlight a specific area in the room.
- Improve wall colors and room design.
- Creating a certain atmosphere in the room.
The LED lighting system is distinguished by the originality of the color design of the light that is projected onto the walls and individual objects of the room.
Proper installation of sconces in the sleeping room
In the process of thinking through where and how the sconce will be mounted, it is worth considering 2 basic rules that will significantly affect the decision. The place of installation must be such that it can be read under the light of the lamp. The turned on device should not interfere with the second person who sleeps nearby on the bed.
To comply with 2 rules, it is worth considering the following nuances:
- Sconces in the bedroom are mounted above the bedside tables.
- The luminaire should be placed at a height of 1.5 meters from the floor.
- If the sconce is hung over a chair in the reading area, then the height can be about 1.2 meters.
As for children's bedrooms, at what height to hang a sconce here, it is often very difficult to decide. The height from the floor is not fixed - it all depends on the height of the bed, cradle, as the lamp is hung above the bedat a distance of 0.5 meters from him.
Features of fixing the sconces in the living room
The living room has its own standards regarding the appropriate height for mounting a wall light. Before deciding at what height to hang a sconce over a sofa or chair, it is worth considering the design features of the ceiling. Much depends on the functionality of the device. For example, LED sconces are not suitable for reading.
Rules for installing sconces in the living room:
- The place for mounting the sconce should be thought out in advance, as the lighting fixture often has hidden wiring.
- Normally, the height for a sconce over a sofa or chair is 1.5-2 meters. The exact height is determined by the height of the tallest member of the family.
- If the sconce will be used to illuminate paintings, then the device can be placed below, above, on the sides of the central object. In the standard, the picture is mounted at a height of 1.5 meters from the floor.
There may be other nuances regarding the placement of the sconce in the living room. It is better to think over non-standard ideas carefully, taking into account all the nuances regarding the type of device and its illumination.
Comfortable placement of sconces in the hallway
Many are faced with the problem of how high to hang a wall lamp in the hallway. The room is quite functional:
- All movements are made by passing through the room.
- Many manipulations are performed in the hallway: do hair, make up, inspect clothes.
- When changing or movingfurniture corridor should be as spacious as possible.
Each of the points makes its own adjustments to the actual and convenient placement of the wall lamp. Rules for placing a lighting fixture in different situations:
- If the fixture will play the role of the main light source, then the ideal height for placement will be 2 meters.
- For small corridors, a height of 1.8 meters from the floor is suitable.
- In the main lighting option, several lamps are installed, the distance between which is no more than 1 meter.
- In the case of highlighting paintings or mirrors, the height depends on the visual effect.
The first three points will become relevant for lighting the stairs, if any, in the corridor.
Account when installing a sconce with a cord-switch
Sconce with cord switch is an actual option for the bedroom, kitchen and living room, when additional lighting is not required all the time, but only in special cases. When using this lamp model, you can slightly adjust the height and placement.
Placement conditions:
- Height must not exceed 1.2 meters from the floor.
- The device is mounted at arm's length from the user's location.
- Can be installed above a bed or a sofa, the main thing is that there is an opportunity to freely operate the lamp.
- Identical installation conditions for the corridor, bathroom - everything should be comfortable.
Sconce with a chain to turn on can be the perfect option to complement the interior of the room, giving it style and uniqueness. A system switched on in this way will save energy and allow you to use the appliance as needed.
Correct installation of the lighting fixture
There are several types of sconces that differ not only in design, but also in the connection method. It is worth considering the features of installation in each situation. If you fully study the instructions, then there will be no problems with installation.
Rope and keyboard sconces are connected via hidden wiring to a power source. It is necessary to prepare self-tapping screws for fixing the device, electrical tape for insulation, plastic insulator.
The main question that should be decided immediately is at what height to hang the sconce. Then a certain number of self-tapping screws are screwed into the wall, which are provided for by the design of the case.
Next, lay the wiring from the box to the attachment point of the device. Fasten the wires of the device and wiring with electrical tape. The cable itself is laid in a special channel that acts as an insulator.
If there is no confidence in the correct connection and installation of the lighting device, then it is better to contact a specialist.
