15 Best Wall Sconces to Elevate Your Lighting 2023

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Switch things up this year.

Installing lighting into your home is one of the best ways to literally brighten up your space. Whether it's a chic bedside lamp with a beautiful lampshade to match or a dazzling dining room chandelier, adding these in will lighten up your space in every way. But if you're looking to bring in extra character to a room, a wall sconce is the way to go. From plug-in wall sconces for rental properties or an option that acts as permanent lighting, the best wall sconces are functional, stylish, and powerful.

That said, we researched the best online lighting stores for wall sconces that will upgrade your place the moment you install them. Some of these wall sconces require hiring a professional electrician (unless you're a DIY maven, of course), but we've also included several choices that you simply plug in. Get ready to level up your boring walls with drama and flair, thanks to our top picks below!

Incorporate texture to your walls with an edgy, yet elegant wall sconce from All Modern. The blend of the gold metal cuff and concrete handle leaves your eye with a luxe, earthy feel.

Or amp things up with a mid-century wall light that tasks itself with two glass spheres instead of one. The dumbbell structure can be the main source of lighting near your bathroom sink or narrow staircase.

In need of color? An eye-catching yellow sconce (also available in blue or pink) will do the trick. Additionally, it's created with eco-friendly paint and the metal is anti-rust!

Here's a contemporary wall sconce you can install anywhere in your home for under $100. The caged-like silhouette is unlike anything your walls have ever held up before.

Inspired by the Art Deco influence found within Basque architecture, this vintage mushroom-shaped light was named after the Basque word for "streamlined." Installation is made simple with a single screw mount and plug-in.

Up next, an abstract flower wall sconce that looks like a work of art. The center sphere has a warm glow, while the three-dimensional gold leaves pop out even when the lights are off.

Of course, we can't leave your outdoor lighting set up out of the mix. Install a filament bulb encased in glass for a soft glow to illuminate your nighttime festivities.

Get coastal with a fun wicker weave rattan sconce that can pair well with any aesthetic, even bohemian!

Imagine this: you, golden hour, and a cognac-hued wall sconce inviting you to happy hour. The hand-blown globe is a showstopper.

If you're into mixing vintage and contemporary accents, our next wall sconce rec mimics a candle without the messy melted wax.

For the farmhouse design lovers, the barnhouse feel of the Gracie Oaks wall sconce will add a rustic edge to modern lighting.

Here's a wall sconce crafted and styled to last even with changing trends. Studio Anansi created the beautiful blend of brass, cane wrapping, and lightweight linen for a light that gets better with time—courtesy of the patina.

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Available in over 100 color combinations of green, cream, black, peach, and red, you can customize your own modern wall sconce with a chic color story. It's a versatile fixture that can add a pop of color or fit in with a neutral-heavy home.

The clear glass rods stacked in an icicle-like formation provide elegance to any living room. You can even install it in your entryway for a spectacular light show.

Bring on the romance with a breathtaking wall sconce wrapped in a Capiz shell. It works perfectly for high-condensation areas for a true aquatic vibe.

Medgina Saint-Elien covers everything your home needs. She writes about exciting new product launches, hands-on reviews, and the "lightbulb" moments in every maker's story. In overseeing key HB editorial franchises, including the Live Better Awards, Saint-Elien champions the work of BIPOC entrepreneurs in the design and beauty industries. In addition to House Beautiful, her work has been published in Byrdie, Snapchat, and more. Outside of work, the writer and poet can be found documenting her travels on social media and saving memes for future use.

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