Every home has its floor lamps, its table lamps, its flush mounts, and its pendants – key details that both illuminate rooms and establish moods. But there's another player in the mix – one that is essential to a layered lighting scheme: the wall light.
Whether mounted, plugged-in, or rechargeable by design, wall lights are small but impactful lighting ideas that act as the finishing touch in a home's lighting layout. We were recently reminded of their usefulness in our tour of Cornerstone Design & Build's Toronto remodel. Room after room, wall lights are put to use in this project – in bedrooms as bedside lights, bathrooms as vanity lighting, and the kitchen as task lighting – demonstrating just how beneficial these details can be in every room around the home.
But here's the thing about wall lights – their appeal spans beyond just their practicality. Of course, they make sense for small bedrooms with no space for table lamps or bathrooms with no overhead lighting. However, they also play a role in creating layered lighting schemes, since their mid-level glow adds both depth and dimension to rooms. Wall lights can even double as wall decor, too, acting as illuminated embellishments for bare spaces. And since they conveniently mount on walls, they keep tables and floors free of excess clutter.
Think of wall lights as the quiet icons of home design – bringing light, style, and practical functionality to interiors without overwhelming a space. If you don't have one, consider this your sign to get one for your home. Trust us, your walls will be happy that you did. Shop our curated assortment of wall lights, below.
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