Sconce

Any room in the house will benefit from the decorative appeal of a well-hung sconce. Sconces are available in a variety of styles and finishes making them perfect accents for any decorative style.

Choosing a sconce
If you prefer the look of tapered candles, be sure to choose sconces that accommodate tapers. Some sconces hold thicker pillars or wax ball candles. Other sconces are designed for use with candle holders, usually made of glass and meant for holding votive candles, or tea light candles. Also, while some sconces hold a single candle, others can hold as many as ten candles. It's a good idea to use a candle snuffer, rather than blowing on the flame, to extinguish a candle; this way, you won't get wax droplets on your walls and furnishings and the candle wick stays safely centered.

Styles
Sconces are available in many designs to fit any decorative need. Popular styles include old world, classic, antique and contemporary. Old world sconces bring a French flair to your home. They're usually made of bronze finished wrought iron or unique carved wood. They reflect the age of exploration and beautiful style.

Classic sconces are elegant and timeless. They're made of many materials including wood, brass, silver, wrought iron and pewter. Classic sconces have the ability to complement nearly any decorative theme. Many of these sconces are stained or finished with a crackled surface. For the antique lover, an antique sconce will bring the time-honored elegance you seek. Many of these sophisticated pieces are adorned with hand-painted porcelain or other delicate detailing. Antiqued bronze or gold are popular antique finishes.

Swirled silver and polished black define the modern elegance of contemporary sconces. Their bold designs and clean lines are usually crafted in metal and have an artistic flair.

Sconces are beautiful decorative accents that will complement and enhance any room in the house.