While lamps and overhead lights like chandeliers tend to be the first consideration when it comes to brightening up a room, wall sconces can be just as functional — especially in smaller spaces. Like ...

Like many people, I have a serious aversion to overhead lighting. It’s not just that it casts the most unflattering shadows, it’s just that it feels all wrong. If the Big Light is on, everything feels ...

Sconces appear to be popping up more these days: from uplights to downlights to swing-arms, and topped with silk shades or frosted glass globes. Wall-mounted lights of all shapes and sizes are ...

Q: The overhead lights in my apartment make everything look grim. I’d love to soften the mood by adding sconces, but I don’t have the budget to hire an electrician—and my landlord wouldn’t be happy ...