Plug-in swing arm sconces, so no electrician and no hole in the wall
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- bedrooms, reading nooks, and any wall where you want light without calling an electrician
- Skip if
- The cord runs down the wall and is visible unless you add a cord cover or route it behind the headboard
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A two-pack of 18 inch modern swing arm wall sconces that plug into a standard outlet rather than requiring hardwiring. Sconces flanking a bed are one of the most reliable ways to make a bedroom look finished, because they free both nightstands from lamps and put light where you actually read. The plug-in cord is what makes it possible in a rental or in any room without existing wall boxes, which is most rooms. Swing arms adjust so the light points at a book rather than at a partner's face. Sold as a pair, which matters since a single sconce over one side of a bed reads as unfinished. Best fit: bedrooms, reading nooks, and any wall where you want light without calling an electrician. Cords are visible unless you run a cord cover.
Pros
- Plugs into a normal outlet, so no electrician and no hardwired wall box needed
- Swing arm points light at a book instead of at the person next to you
- Frees up both nightstands from table lamps, which is real surface area
- Sold as a pair, since a single sconce beside a bed looks unfinished
Cons
- The cord runs down the wall and is visible unless you add a cord cover or route it behind the headboard
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an electrician to install these?
No, that is the point. They mount to the wall with screws and plug into a standard outlet. Only the mounting requires tools, not the wiring.
Can they be hardwired later if I own the place?
Many plug-in sconces can be converted, but it is an electrician's job and depends on the specific fixture. If hardwiring is the eventual plan, confirm before buying.
How do I hide the cord?
A paintable cord cover channel is the standard fix and costs very little. Mounting the sconce so the cord falls behind a headboard also works well.
What bulbs do they take?
Standard E26 base bulbs. A warm 2700K LED is the usual choice for a bedroom, and dimmable bulbs are worth it here since these are reading lights.
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