Finding the Right Decorative Wall Sconces for Your Living Room
When it comes to creating atmosphere, lighting fixtures do more than just brighten a room—they define it. In a living space, decorative lighting like wall sconces plays a key role in setting tone, adding dimension, and complementing your interior style.
Whether you're upgrading with modern lighting, layering in contemporary lighting, or adding glow to a moody nook, the right sconce can transform your living room into a designer-caliber space.
Choose the Right Placement
Start by identifying where ambient or accent light is most needed. Wall sconces are perfect for:
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Flanking a fireplace or TV
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Highlighting art or architectural features
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Framing a mirror or arch
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Adding softness beside a sofa
Use them to support overall interior lighting alongside flush mounts, table lamps, or ceiling lights to create a warm, welcoming vibe.
Let Your Style Shine
Your wall sconces should reflect your design sensibility. Whether you're into minimalist lighting or dramatic statement pieces, look for:
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Alabaster sconces for organic elegance
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Brushed brass or black finishes for modern lighting appeal
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Linear or sculptural forms for architectural lighting impact
Featured Fixture: Luxxa Crystal Wall Sconce
Want to bring bold glamour into your living room? Meet the Luxxa Sconce—our newest design that blends drama, clarity, and edge.
Finished in striking black chrome and wrapped in faux baguette crystals, Luxxa delivers radiant reflections and a luxe glow. Built-in LED lighting makes it practical for everyday use, while the silhouette makes it unforgettable.
Why it works in the living room:
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Adds sparkle and mood to cozy corners
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Perfect flanking mirrors, fireplaces, or gallery walls
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Pairs beautifully with modern chandeliers or pendant lights in open spaces
3. Layer Your Lighting
A single fixture doesn’t define a room—layered lighting does. Pair wall sconces with:
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Kitchen pendant lighting for visual flow in open layouts
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Vanity lights or bathroom lighting in adjacent spaces
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Flush mounts or chandeliers for ambient coverage
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LED lighting that’s dimmable for different moods
Designers often use a mix of lighting fixtures to balance form and function across open-concept homes.
Think Symmetry
Double up for impact. Wall sconces shine when used in pairs:
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On either side of a fireplace
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Framing a piece of art or mirror
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Anchoring a gallery wall with elegance
Paired placement enhances balance and brings a polished, luxury lighting feel to your home.
Vault Light Favorites for the Living Room
Elevate your space with these designer-approved selections:
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Luxxa Crystal Sconce – Black chrome & crystals = instant statement
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Lennox Alabaster Sconce – Soft natural glow with sculptural edge
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Boston Glass Sconce – Clean lines with high-end simplicity
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Samantha Wall Sconce – Streamlined with just enough drama
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Puma Bowl Light – Artistic and ambient
Whether your space leans modern, transitional, or mid-century lighting, Vault’s collection offers style with staying power.
Time to Transform Your Living Room?
Vault Light offers decorative lighting that blends style with substance—from the bedroom to kitchen lighting zones and beyond.
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