Sconce Hack Tutorial

1/30/2019

If you love the look of a sconce light but: A. can't hardwire one where you need it, or B. think it would be too expensive, then I think you're going to like this post!

I knew I wanted the look of expensive wall lighting for my bedroom makeover, however, I didn't have a big budget. These lights also had to be plug in. My end tables are small, so this would also free up space for all the things that accumulate next to my bed (which includes snacks!).

Previously I posted a video of this process to my Instagram highlights, and I'll include some of those clips here in hopes it will explain things clearer than my rambling typing.

I purchased this sconce on Amazon.
You can really do this with any
plug in sconce style you like!
The sky's the limit.

Let's get started...

You probably noticed the lamp I purchased has a metal shaded is also different color. My bedroom has no overhead lighting, and bedside lamps are my only light source, so while the "downlight" from a metal shade is great for other areas or if you have a well lit room already, I needed as much illumination as possible. I also wanted a new updated color, so I sprayed the sconce as well as the cord cover. We'll cover that, but first we need to talk about cord covers.

I purchased this one at Lowes, but you can find
them at any hardware store. I prefer the style with
a sticky tape back and that are paintable.
In most cases when there is no switch involved
(such as the cord from a mounted TV), I've painted
over them to match my walls so theydisappear,
and you can do that as well. The look I wanted
here was of a brass rod going down the wall
since I did have a switch visible.

Two things about that cover....

I prefer the look of the rustoleum metallics.
I've tried lots of different golds, silvers etc
over the years and this is my favorite
for the softer golds.

We're almost there! I bet you're already looking around your house for where
you can place a sconce.

One last tip: Should you choose a downlight sconce and want to change out the shade, make
sure you purchase one with the metal ring at the top and not the style that is for use with a lamp harp, so you can attach it to the base.

I hope this inspires you to try your own DIY projects of any kind!

You can find this sconce and others here in My Amazon Faves.

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