At what height do the sconces hang over the bed?

With the help of wall sconces in the interior, many tasks are solved. Thanks to them, you can beautifully highlight a separate area of ​​a room or significant objects. The selection of the design and lighting abilities of such devices is very carefully approached, because they must be in harmony with the whole atmosphere of the room. But the questions do not end there. It is important not only to choose a beautiful and suitable lamp, but also to determine at what height the sconces should be hung above a bed or stairs. We will talk about this in this article.

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Where to place the sconce?

If you saw a beautiful light fixture, but have no idea where to hang it, listen to the recommendations of the designers:

1. In the corridor, sconces are placed along the walls, in addition, they can replace the ceiling chandelier.
2. In the hallway, the lamp is located near the mirror or entrance door.
3. In the kitchen, the dining or work area, bar counter is usually highlighted.
4. In the bedroom, the sconces are placed near the dressing table or above the bed. Often, pair installation of luminaires is performed to create harmony in space.
5. In the living room with the help of lamps, a recreation area and decor elements are highlighted.
6. In the bathroom, local lighting is most often placed above the mirror.

Important! When choosing a lighting device, the purpose of its use must be taken into account:

• in closed shades, the lighting will be diffused and uniform;
• open - intense and intense.

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At what height should I install?

At what height to hang the lamps above the bed or in the corridor - it's up to you. Such an issue is not regulated by any electrical rules. The main criteria are presented by practicality, appearance and safety.

Experts identify several recommendations:

• In rooms with a low ceiling, the luminaire is installed higher in order to increase the space.

Important! In the nursery, you should not choose bright lighting - the nightlight should be soft and muffled. It should be hung at such a height that the child could not reach and touch the details of the working electrical appliance.

• The height is considered to be optimal 150–180 cm. It is convenient if the hand freely reaches the switch.
• When used in a laptop bed, the height should be reduced to 140-160 cm.
• To allocate a berth, lamps are placed on the sides of the headboard.

Important! A sconce with a closed structure is placed above the berth, which eliminates the possibility of glass entering the eyes in the event of an accident.

At what height do sconces hang over the bed in the bedroom? This necessarily takes into account the design of the bed.

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Lamps in different rooms

With the help of the correct installation of lamps, the interior is improved, its advantages are emphasized and disadvantages are hidden.

Living room

Lighting in such rooms is intended to highlight a recreation area to make it more comfortable. The main placement of wall lights: above a sofa or armchairs.

At what height do you hang the sconces over the sofa? Here the distance is determined experimentally: a hand is just stretched, which should freely reach the switch.

Corridor and staircase

In this case, the first step is to clarify what function will be performed by the lamps. The height and distance will depend on this:

• Mirror illumination should be set slightly above the top edge.
• When the sconce is located on the walls, they usually take a height of 180-190 cm from the floor.
• Often, lights are used as a backlight for paintings. With this option, they need to be hung slightly above the frames. Usually this figure is 220-230 cm.
• Lighting on the stairs is planned so that the steps are clearly visible and the lamps do not interfere with movement, at least at shoulder level.

Kitchen

Even the smallest kitchen is usually divided into two zones. To emphasize the delimitation and lighting is used. For example, wall sconces are placed next to the dining table, making the atmosphere more private.

Usually the installation height is 70–80 cm from the surface of the countertop. It is considered optimal, but everyone still chooses how it is convenient.

Bathroom

Usually, the backlight is installed near the mirror: on top or on the sides. The height depends on the installation level of the mirror blade. Another guideline is growth: optimally if the lighting is at eye level. To ensure that the eyes do not suffer, matte shades are installed.

Important! A great option would be to install small-sized shades, three to five on each side.

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Stock footage

We considered most of the options: stairs, kitchen, living room, sconces over the bed. The installation height depends primarily on the growth and preferences of the person. The most important thing is comfort, convenience and safety.