How To Put A Reading Light On The Wall

Sconces with adjustable swing arms make it a breeze to position the light right where you need it for reading in bed.

How to put a reading light on the wall.

To cut wall holes for the sconce boxes and light switch use a utility knife to trace the outline and cut the hole with a drywall saw. Can i mount a reading light to the wall in my bedroom. With the base plate gone the lamp was surprisingly light like lighter than a picture frame light though i still needed to come up with an effective means of attaching it to the wall. Mark the area where you plan to place the wall sconce.

A wall sconce with a fabric shade will diffuse the light delivering a nice warm glow in the bedroom. It is not only for sconce assembly but also for the lampshade that will be mounted onto the sconces. I would suggest using a swing arm reading wall sconce. Use a voltage tester to check that the power is off.

Install your sconces near enough to reach easily from the bed. Use wall sconces in place of a bedside lamp to save room on a small nightstand or keep the room looking uncluttered. This variety of wall mounted reading light offers the most flexibility to move and adjust the light perfectly for reading. Since the sconce swings to either side we felt that we could install it lower than 5 for optimal reading height.

After brain storming a few different ideas i concluded that one long central screw was the simplest and safest method. Run cable from the power source to the switch then to the sconces. Other lights such as a string of lights can be installed along the floor or ceiling to shine just a bit of light in a home theater or along a hallway. Install the wall sconces at a height that prevents a glare or blinding effect.

Hang wall lights just above or below special artwork to highlight the piece without creating a glare or shadow. Well you have to take a pencil to find a comfortable spot for the bracket on the wall so that we have clearance spot. In the photo above the envoy swing plug in sconce is just over 4 above the floor. Regarding where to install the reading lights i recommend having them 18 inches to 24 inches out from the wall and 2 feet from the centerline of the bed putting them 4 feet from each other.

Make sure that the light over your loved one s side is the one controlled by the dimmer next to your pillow. Ideally the fixture will be close enough that you can easily reach the switch or adjust the light if the sconce is multi directional.