How to Choose Exterior Wall Sconces Well
Hi there,
There’s an easy way to make a beautiful entrance look slightly wrong:
Choose outdoor wall lights that are too small.
It happens more often than you'd expect. A sconce can look substantial in a product photograph, then almost disappear once it's installed beside a tall front door or across a large exterior wall.
And size is only part of it.
Where you position the light, whether you use one or a pair, the architecture of the property and the direction of the light all affect the finished result.
That's the subject of our latest guide:
“How to Choose Exterior Wall Sconces Well”
We look at the practical decisions we'd consider before ordering — from proportion and placement to finish, light output and choosing a design that actually belongs with your home's architecture.
Here's one useful thing to try before buying:
Stand across the road or at the end of your driveway and look back at your entrance.
You're suddenly judging the lights as part of the whole façade, rather than as two individual products.
That's often when the right scale becomes much clearer.
Warm regards,
ChandeliersLife Team.
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