Bedside sconces

After a hard day of work you always want to relax and rest. So nice to be in a warm bed, immerse yourself in reading and enjoy the comfort. Create a special atmosphere of comfort, add a decor, and generally radically change the look of the interior will help a lighting device like bedside sconces.

Like many names of interior elements, the word "sconce" comes from the French "bras", which literally translates as "pen" or "lever", which is fully consistent with the appearance and purpose of this lamp. The first sconces appeared in the XVII century and were first made of metal, wood and Venetian glass. Electric sconces have become common in the twentieth century.

Scale appointment:

• Lighting a specific area. The indispensable role of sconces is played in the bedroom. In order to save lighting and not to spoil the sight, lamps are hung at the head of the bed.Thanks to their soft light, it will be convenient to do reading, and work at a laptop, and just talk before bedtime.
• Emphasis on the element of decor. Sometimes it is very important to focus on a specific piece of furniture, be it a mirror or a painting, and there is nothing better than to make it stand out with light. Wall lamps symmetrically located on the sides of the mirror will allow you to clearly see your reflection during cosmetic procedures or combing.
• Highlighting niches in the wall.
• Creating a certain atmosphere. Rooms with one window or completely devoid of them especially need additional lighting. The use of sconces as an additional source of lighting will help make the room brighter and visually more spacious. Also, if necessary, this wall lamp will provide a cozy twilight in the evenings.

Wall lamp with lampshade attached to the wall with a bracket. Such lamps have peculiar and sophisticated forms. There are many original options, the design of which is able to surprise anyone and give the interior a special flair. The second type of luminaires is a ceiling attached close to the surface.

The sconce body is distinguished by its mobility: using a hard one will allow fixing the luminaire in one position, while the bendable can be guided as it is convenient and turn the sconces in any direction.

The shape of the lamp shade affects the lighting:

• a lampshade made in the form of a suspended platform will allow to direct the light flux upwards;
• a lampshade resembling an inverted bowl contributes to the creation of a clearly defined bright light spot under the lamp;
• a model with a closed round or square canopy creates soft, diffusing in all directions equally lighting;
• there are also sconces that combine in themselves all the above features or do not have a ceiling at all.

To do this, use a light controller called a dimmer. Its main purpose is to change the brightness of the luminous flux, which is very important for bedside sconces. In addition, there are a number of useful features, such as:

• the ability to set the time intervals through which the light will turn on and off;
• remote and acoustic control.It is very useful in those cases when the switch or the sconce is at a high altitude, and there is a need to climb whenever the light needs to be turned off;
• setting up the lamp - muting, blinking, adjusting the cold and warm light.

Buying sconces, it is worth paying attention not only to the functional, but also to its appearance. Properly selected lamp will decorate the room, complement it, create a special atmosphere.

One of the youngest styles, which is not yet 50 years old. It is characterized by functionality, minimalism and geometry. The bedroom, decorated in this style, as a rule, is light, spacious, not cluttered with unnecessary furniture and decorative elements. Special attention is paid to the design of the bed. Usually in its headboard the main signs of hi-tech are displayed - it can be a panel, a picture, a plasma TV or a lamp.

For their creation are used only artificial materials such as glass and plastic. No gilding or bronze, no exquisite decor. The clarity of the lines is another feature of them.Chrome or plastic lights in the form of geometric shapes will look very good. Another popular option - rectangular sconces with a domed top covered on the wall in such a way as to form a kind of stairs.?

The style is characterized by bold and bold decisions, defiant decor and color combination, riot and brilliance of colors. He overturns the established ideas about the organization of space and the design of the room, interprets classical ideas and offers completely non-standard solutions.

Bedroom, made in the style of avant-garde, suitable for young creative person, ready to experiment. “Combine the incompatible” is the main motto of this style, which is reflected in the characteristic colors. Bright, juicy and rebellious colors are used to decorate walls, ceilings, furniture, decor and, of course, lighting.

Solid flashy lamps, contrasting with the main colors of the interior, would be a great solution for a bedroom made in this style. For example, cylindrical green or yellow models will look great against a red wall at the head of the bed, complementing the overall picture and ensuring the brightness of the room.

A completely non-standard solution would be asymmetrically built into the wall lamps of a round shape, forming a kind of flying soap bubbles above the bed.

This style is most often associated with wooden houses in the village and American ranches. The concept of style dictates the use of environmental materials: wood and stone, voluminous wallpapers and special canvases. This bedroom will provide a warm homely atmosphere of a country house.

Lighting plays a huge role in this style. In the daytime, daylight is preferable, while in the evening it should be warm and soft light.

Such a room should be refined and sophisticated, combining characteristic patterns, smooth lines and noble colors. Bedroom in oriental style should be oversaturated with textiles, decorated with expensive fabrics, colorful and impressive.

Thanks to the correctly chosen lighting in the room, an intimate and mysterious atmosphere is created, which can be achieved with the help of floor lamps and table lamps. They will provide a subdued diffusing light.Bedside sconces also should not stand out from the general style.

The so-called "attic" style, which became popular in the era of optimizing the old factory premises and workshops into residential premises. The main characteristic of the style is emphasized negligence. The rooms are usually high ceilings, unpainted walls, cool colors and homemade design objects.

Lighting in this style is very important, it must be individual and unique. This photo shows a custom bedside lamp, which is immediately a subject of lighting, and a bookshelf. Old rusty pipes taken as a basis evoke the idea of ​​past industrialization of a room, and a single lamp focuses attention on this element of decor.

The main advantage of sconces is their compactness and small size, which allows them to be used in a small room or in the one where you have to give up the chandelier because of the low ceilings.The ability to change the direction of light provides a wide range of applications of these products, and the sophisticated design allows you to choose a lamp for every taste.

However, the luminous flux of sconces is much weaker than that of ordinary chandeliers, which will not allow them to be the only source of lighting. Also, sconces are somewhat dangerous for young children because of their low location and hanging power wires.

You will see even more interesting lighting options in the next video.