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Sconce Wiring & Lighting

The professionals at Luis Restorations offer up a wide range of services, including the wiring of a sconce. A sconce is a light that is mounted on a wall that provides accent or task lighting to a specific section of a room. The heigh of the wall sconce depends on its location and intended use. Before starting with any wiring, it is necessary to adjust the height as needed based on the room and the activity inside. Once you know where you want to place the sconce, you can start on the wiring. Let the pros at Luis Restorations handle this job. It should not be left to an amateur.

How to Properly Wire a Sconce

When installing a sconce light, it needs to be wired properly. As professionals in this field, we will take the right steps in order to properly wire the sconce. Here are the general steps for wiring:

  1. Turn off power: It is necessary to always turn off the power to the working area from the electric service panel. Otherwise, you run the risk of electrocution.
  2. Wire connection: Splice the white fixture lead to the white wire and the black lead to the black wire. Then connect the grounds.
  3. Test its functionality: Before turning the sconce back on and finishing up other elements of the project, you can test the power at this point in order to make sure the light is working properly.
  4. Complete the installation: once you have tested you can move on to other sconces (if applicable). Once it is all said and done, you can turn the power back on safely and see the lighting at work!

How Do I Choose the Right Wattage for a Wall Sconce?

Choosing the right wattage for a wall sconce depends on a few factors, such as purpose and location. Here are some general guidelines about wiring for a sconce depending on where the sconce is being placed.

Bathroom Vanity Lighting

If you have wall-mounted sconces on either side of your vanity mirror, then they should each have a wattage between 40 and 60 watts. This wattage provides even lighting and will minimize shadows on your face. For a simple overhead fixture, then it might be wise to consider using a higher wattage bulb in order to compensate for the lack of side lighting.

Staircase or Hallway

For a sconce in the staircase or hallway, it is necessary to measure the height of the ceiling in feet and then multiply it by 3/4. Most sconces are placed about three-quarters of the way up the wall. For example, if the ceiling in your home is 12 feet tall, then you should mount your sconce about 9 feet up from the floor. If you are concerned about bumping into the sconce, then you can look for ADA compliant sconces that extend no more than 4 inches from the wall. Allowing for more space to walk about.

By a Bed or Couch

To figure out where to place the sconce by a bed or a couch, sit like you would normally on the bed or couch and then have someone measure the height from the floor to just above your shoulder. Wall lamps should ideally sit between your head and the work surface in order to avoid shining directly into your eye. An adjustable wall lamp works well for different heights.

By Artwork

Measure the width of the piece of art you want illuminated. Then, use a picture light that is half or two-thirds of that width centered over the artwork. For larger artwork that is over 60 inches wide, you can consider a picture light that is three-fourths of the size.

When wiring for a sconce, its positioning is everything. Once the sconce is properly wired, then you can choose the right sort of wattage to illuminate the area. When choosing, it is smart to select an LED bulb that is warmer (around 2700k) and also opt for the lowest equivalent wattage available, which is typically around 40 watts. This combination leads to a pleasing glow.

Get Sconce Wiring Estimate 

Luis Restorations specializes in lighting services, which includes the wiring of sconces. For more information about our wiring and lighting services, please reach out to us today. 

Sconce Wiring Estimate

When you reach out, we can provide you with a fair and accurate estimate for the wiring project, as well as go over any other details pertaining to the project. Other sconce services include:

Located in Bohemia, New York, many on Long Island turn to us for the best in lighting services.