Generally this would be a minimum of six feet from the floor.
Proper height for sanctuary wall scounce light.
45 1 2 body height by 26 wide.
The lights within each sconce should rest in the range of 64 to 68 inches off the.
The pendant lantern is shown here with a copper bronze finish and ribbed frosted clear acrylic lens panels.
However if the average height of people living in your home is well above 6 feet or below five and a half you may want to adjust accordingly.
Wall sconce as security lighting wall sconces used for security lighting such as along a hallway should be placed on alternate walls about every 10 feet for ceilings 8 feet high and a corridor that is less than 5 1 2 feet wide.
Wall sconces should be placed 66 to 70 inches up from the wall so that the sconce rests about midpoint of the item being highlighted.
This family includes a pendant lantern and a pendant bowl with accompanying wall sconce and ceiling mounted bow.
Here are a few additional considerations when determining what height wall scones should be mounted.
Typically a wall sconce should be hung between 66 to 77 inches from the floor.
This ensures optimal light coverage for daily routines.
Generally wall sconces should stand 5 feet from the floor and be mounted between 8 and 10 feet from one another.
The top of the sconce should be above eye level so the interior bulb is not visible.
If you have a higher traditional bed 25 bed height then you can just measure 60 from the floor to the center of the junction box for standard placement.
Sconce light placement placing a sconce is more about where the light shines than the size of the sconce itself.
A typical bedroom sconce.
If you decide to place your sconce above the mirror we recommend installing it between 75 80 above the ground depending on the placement of the mirror.
That said plenty of guidelines exist to determine what is the proper height for your sconces.
If the room has vaulted ceilings or if you happen to have a tall family above 6 then you can adjust the height accordingly.
Therefore the wall box for that sconce should be six feet less the distance from the top of the sconce to the center of the wall box.
A time honored hanging method involves making paper cutouts that mimic the sconces dimensions then taping them to the wall to try out various bedside placement options.
However depending on the size of the sconce you can go a couple of inches either towards or away from your bed frame.
The height of the sconce should land just around eye level preventing unflattering shadows or harsh glares.
Generally wall sconces are installed at a height of 66 inches to 72 inches 5 5 feet to 6 feet above floor level rooms with vaulted ceilings can take a higher placement.