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 ...

New wall-mounted fixtures developed with architect Noah Miller respond to growing demand for layered architectural ...

First-time visitors to Evangeline, the design-forward rooftop bar at Toronto’s Ace Hotel, are often struck by the sense of intimacy that radiates through the room. While flickering fireplaces, a ...

We’re in a new era of plug-in lighting.

Despite being one of the earliest forms of interior lighting, wall sconces remain an underrated lighting option in modern homes. Once essential for holding torches, oil lamps, and wax candles, they’ve ...

The interior designers I work with will get the sconces and hold them up on the wall prior to hard-wiring the junction boxes so that they can see what looks best aesthetically. Also, whether a sconce ...

Interior designers shared easy swaps to make in your bedroom to elevate your space. Add a colorful duvet and a fun selection of throw pillows to liven up your room. Replace your nightstand lamp with a ...

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 ...