If you are considering buying new light fixtures and have narrowed your choices down to chandeliers or sconces then you are in the right place, because today we are going to be going over some of the pros and cons and best places to put each of these light fixtures.
The first type of light fixture that we are going to be talking about today is the chandelier. Chandeliers are defined as light fixtures that are hung from or suspended from the ceiling while holding at their end a two or more arms that contain light fixtures. One of the biggest pros to installing a chandelier is that the room that it is in will instantly gain sophistication and class. Another great thing about chandeliers is that they require very little maintenance except for wiping off the dust and changing a blown bulb. Some of the cons of owning chandeliers have to do with their installation, initial cost and placement. The installation of chandeliers can be very tedious and difficult due to their weight when hanging them from their brackets, this is especially true when hanging wrought iron chandeliers. The initial cost of chandeliers is one of the biggest deterrents from purchasing a chandelier. The last major con to buying a chandelier is the placement, for example if you have a room with low ceiling then you will make the room look smaller with a chandelier. The best places to put a chandelier are in rooms with high or open ceilings.
The second light fixture that we will be talking about is the sconce. A sconce is defined as a light fixture that is hung by a bracket on a wall and not being supported by any sort of floor stand. The pros to owning a sconce are that they are versatile and can be placed both inside and outside, such as the outdoor wall sconce which is hung on an exterior wall on the outside of the house. Another good thing about sconces is that they are instant mood setters with their indirect lighting. Some of the cons of sconces is that it usually takes multiple ones to shed ample light on anyone area, which also translates to higher cost when it comes to bulb replacement and maintenance. Some of the best places to install sconces are doorways, hall ways , and walk ways.
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