lighting
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 Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: sconce, wall-mount, accent