Wall Lamps
Part of many effective lighting schemes, these make distinctive decorations in their own right. Choose between down-cast light, which is good for reading, or up-cast light, for dramatically spotlighting artwork or architectural features. Place pairs to flank a fireplace, doorway, painting or mirror.
Wall lamps are especially welcome on stairway landings and other low-ceilinged areas. If you like to read at bedtime, consider extendible brass wall lamps for the bedroom. Place them on either side of the bed to allow one person to read while the other sleeps.
You'll find a huge selection of decorative, wall-mounted sconces. Use them to bounce light off the ceiling or just to accent a nook. Many styles shed some light through transparent shades or decorative cutouts. Increasingly, manufacturers offer sconces that take low-voltage halogen lights or compact fluorescents.