Decorating & Design
Trending Now: Single Sconces Are Having A Moment
Updated on July 26, 2023

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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