Who says sconces need to come in pairs? If your wall space is limited or you want to highlight a special moment, a single sconce can have major impact. Scroll down for examples that light the way.
You don’t need traditional picture light to highlight a work of art. In this living room, a single gold light fixture is placed off-centre to attract focus.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home
The combination of Kelly Wearstler wallpaper and one offset round sconce make the walls of this petite powder room sing.
Photographer: Julie Soefer
Designer: Killy Scheer of Scheer & Co.
Designer Anne Hepfer maximized space in this fashion-forward girls’ bedroom with a single Stilnovo-style light for a look that’s refined and functional.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home
Designer: Anne Hepfer
A single white and brass sconce, asymmetrical fireplace and custom curvy seating inject newness into this living room designed by Gillian Segal.
Photographer: Ema Peter
Source: House & Home
Designer: Gillian Segal
A double-globe sconce subtly mimics the round penny tiles in this pastel kitchen designed by Gillian Gillies.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home
Designer: Gillian Gillies
Designer Jaclyn Peters highlighted the original stone walls in her mid-century-style bungalow with two different modern sconces.
Photographer: Ariana Tennyson
Source: House & Home
Designer: Jaclyn Peters
Collective Studio conserved as much space as possible in this bathroom by suspending a mirror from the ceiling and placing a sculptural sconce on the bathroom cabinet.
Photographer: Niamh Barry
Source: House & Home Kitchens & Baths
Designer: Collective Studio
A single wall sconce ties in with the slate pillows and provides just enough light for reading at night in this cozy reading nook.
Photographer: Lauren Miller
Source: House & Home
Designer: Collective Studio
An asymmetrical brass sconce in a bathroom designed by Montana Labelle is a good fit beside the curvy mirror in the ultra moody space.
Photographer: Lauren Miller
Designer: Montana Labelle Design