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Trending Now: Single Sconces Are Having A Moment

By Talia Hart On

Who says sconces need to come in pairs?

If your wall space is limited or you want to highlight a special moment, a single sconce can have major impact. Scroll down for examples that light the way.

You don’t need traditional picture light to highlight a work of art. In this living room, a single gold light fixture is placed off-centre to attract focus.

  • Photographer Virginia Macdonald

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The combination of Kelly Wearstler wallpaper and one offset round sconce make the walls of this petite powder room sing.

  • Photographer Julie Soefer
  • Designer Killy Scheer of Scheer & Co.

Designer Anne Hepfer maximized space in this fashion-forward girls’ bedroom with a single Stilnovo-style light for a look that’s refined and functional.

  • Photographer Virginia Macdonald
  • Designer Anne Hepfer

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A single white and brass sconce, asymmetrical fireplace and custom curvy seating inject newness into this living room designed by Gillian Segal.

  • Photographer Ema Peter
  • Designer Gillian Segal

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A double-globe sconce subtly mimics the round penny tiles in this pastel kitchen designed by Gillian Gillies.

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Gillian Gillies

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Designer Jaclyn Peters highlighted the original stone walls in her mid-century-style bungalow with two different modern sconces.

  • Photographer Ariana Tennyson
  • Designer Jaclyn Peters

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Collective Studio conserved as much space as possible in this bathroom by suspending a mirror from the ceiling and placing a sculptural sconce on the bathroom cabinet.

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  • Photographer Niamh Barry
  • Designer Collective Studio

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A single wall sconce ties in with the slate pillows and provides just enough light for reading at night in this cozy reading nook.

  • Photographer Lauren Miller
  • Designer Collective Studio

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An asymmetrical brass sconce in a bathroom designed by Montana Labelle is a good fit beside the curvy mirror in the ultra moody space.

  • Photographer Lauren Miller
  • Designer Montana Labelle Design