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Wall sconce

Surface-mounted decorative wall light providing ambient or accent illumination. Common in hallways, beside vanities, beside beds, and on either side of front entries.

Cost tier

BUDGET

Cost / sqft

$0.3–$2

Install

trade

Durability

high

Maintenance

low

Moisture

fair

Cost notes

Bath sconces require damp- or wet-rating; specify per IRC E4002.14.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: matte black, brushed nickel, antique brass, polished chrome
  • Color range: any finish — wide manufacturer palette
  • Visual weight: light

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: sconce, wall-mount, accent