How do you place sconces in a dining room?

Place sconces closer together, as needed, above a fireplace or on both sides of a mirror. Place them farther apart if they are to function singly. You might center a single sconce over a buffet on one wall and place two in the corners of the opposite wall, 15 feet or more apart.

How many inches should be between sconces and mirrors?

When positioning sconces beside the mirror, they should be level with your face and 36-40 inches apart and no less than 1 inch from the mirror’s sides. When placing a sconce above the bathroom mirror, position the light 1-5 inches above the top of the mirror and centered over the mirror.

Are sconces out of style?

Elevate your lighting situation with sconces of any style, as per Williams’ next home trend suggestion. “Something that’s typically a bit more traditional—yet has now found its way into more modern homes—is a wall sconce,” he notes.

What is the correct height for wall lights?

As a general rule of thumb, wall lights should be positioned around 152-170cm (around 5-5.5ft) above floor level, while multiple wall lights should be placed around 250-300cm (or 8-10ft) apart. You should aim for the top of the wall light to sit at eye level, to avoid glare from the exposed bulb.

How high should a light fixture be from the floor?

A general rule of thumb is to hang the fixture 3 feet (36 inches) above your table or 6 feet (72 inches) off the floor. However, all rules are made to be broken and some people consider this too low for casual entertaining.

How high should a dining room light be?

30-36 inches
Standard Chandelier Height Recommendation The general rule when you hang a chandelier for the dining room is that the lowest part of the light fixture should be 30-36 inches above the dining room table’s surface. This standard is based on the assumption that your ceiling is 8-foot high.