About this Project

Wall sconces are ideal for hallways, stairways, and any room that needs indirect accent lighting. Installing a wall sconce is similar to adding a new light fixture. The only difference is location and the type of fixture box used. As with ceiling lights, you can control as many lights as you want with one switch, or control one or more of them from two different locations by using three-way switches. See the sections on wiring switches and fixtures for the various options.

It's ideal if you can secure the fixture box to a framing member as well as the drywall or plaster. Use one of the standard retrofit boxes shown in Choosing Boxes, Related Projects.