Trend Alert: Portable Sconces

If you’re a regular reader, you know we are huge lovers of good lighting here at Innovatus Design HQ. Without good lighting, you can’t expect your home to function properly, or look great either! We’ve seen a new interior design trend come to light (pardon the pun!) that is accessible to many homeowners. And that is – Portable Sconces! The beauty of portable sconces is that they provide flexibility.

This Trend Alert focuses on Portable Sconces as we share our top design tips and considerations to take into account when considering a portable sconce in your home. Let’s take a closer look!

Why we love portable sconces!

We absolutely love using anything in the home that provides our clients with flexibility, and portable wall sconces do just that! Portable Sconces are the type of sconces that plugin (like a table or floor lamp) but get mounted to the wall. These are great for those who live in rental properties and want to add wall sconces without wiring them in and needing to fix walls afterward.

Wall sconces themselves add to the overall look and feel to any space, and provide a decorative accent light to create a well rounded lighting scheme.

How to use portable wall sconces 

Adding a portable wall sconce to your home is super straightforward! 

Instead of using a traditional table lamp or considering hard-wiring in a wall sconce, choose a portable wall sconce instead! Portable sconces can be used anywhere in the home with the exception of bathrooms or wet areas.

We love to use portable sconces in bedrooms as the bedside lighting, above wall mounted picture frames as picture wall lights, in dining rooms, living rooms, and even home offices!

What to watch out for with portable wall sconces

As with any interior design element, there are some considerations to take into account when thinking of using portable wall sconces in your home…

Portable wall sconces require an electrical wall socket to be nearby which may limit where you can install them, and this may therefore not align with your vision for a space.

You should also be aware that the wiring for a portable wall sconce will be visible, as it’s not hidden within the wall itself. Again, this may not align with your overall vision for the room but there are some creative ways you can hide them (more on that next).

Ways to make a portable wall sconce last in your home

A portable wall sconce can last a lifetime in your home!

The most important aspect to consider when purchasing a portable wall sconce is the wiring. How long is the cord? And what does it look like? Look for one that has a fun cord style, or one that you can easily conceal. As the wiring will be visible, it’s important to consider how this will look in addition to the fixture itself. It’s also worth noting the length of the cord too as this will heavily influence where the fixture can be installed.

Choose a portable wall sconce that you absolutely love! And one that has been finished in a timeless metal (like brass, nickel, or chrome for example) so that you can reposition it in the future if necessary.

We love designing all areas of the home here at Innovatus Design. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have a lighting question or would like help with your remodel! We work in person in the greater Chicagoland area and offer virtual design services across the U.S.!

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