Modern Wall Lights

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Modern indoor wall sconces have come a long way since their castle torch-bearing days. Now they come in as many shapes, sizes and styles as any other piece of decor, with the added functionality of room-warming ambient lighting and focused task lighting.

Plug-in wall lights, sometimes known as pin-up wall sconces, are a good alternative to hardwired wall sconces when renting or if your tastes change often. Redecorating is simpler with a wall light you can plug right into any outlet as you wish.

Swingarm wall lights give you the convenience of a portable lamp with the space-saving clutter busting of a wall-mounted fixture. These lights can be tucked out of the way when not in use, giving you more room for activities.

Show your wall art in its best light with the right modern picture light. Often an overlooked element, display and picture lights add definition to artwork, allowing it to be enjoyed any time of day or night.

Function and flair are both possible with great lighting, and we've got all the help you need for choosing wall sconces for the important ambient and task layers. From types and sizes of wall lights to where you should place them for maximum impact, it's all in our guide.

A modern bathroom needs modern bathroom wall lighting to complete the layers of light necessary for vanity tasks. Bath sconces are typically damp or even wet rated for use in steamy, splashy environments and are made of materials that will hold up under this use.

Save space on a nightstand or give your restful room a warm glow with bedroom wall lights. Many come with switches right on the backplate or pin-up cord, so you don't even have to get out of bed to use it.

Dining room lighting is best served out of the way of the dinner table, and dining room wall sconces are a classic choice for the task. Install as a supplement to a beautiful centerpiece chandelier, pendant or linear suspension.

For focused task lighting or general ambient light, living room wall sconces can offer a solution where portables and overhead lights fall flat. Up and downlighting from wall sconces creates a customized space especially when installed on its own dimmer switch.

For a minimalist wall sconce with a bit of flair, Artemide's Surf Micro Wall LED swoops in with a subtle curve that acts like a reflective bowl for the LED illumination. It's an indirect wall sconce for general ambient lighting.

Adjustable wall lights offer general and focused lighting at your fingertips. The Demetra LED Wall Sconce is available in a selection of colors, light color temperatures and even has a dimmable option, in addition to being able to rotate and tilt the light where you like.

A sleek modern wall sconce that doesn't cut any corners. ET2 Lighting's Wink Wall Sconce conceals the light source behind clever cutouts so light spills out both above and below the circle.

A simple wall sconce is often the best option when designing for function, not flair. LumenArt's Alume Wall Sconce is an ADA-compliant wall light that blends seamlessly with the wall and provides useful illumination that's rated for indoor and outdoor use.