Hard-wired sconces don't have exposed wires and are permanently wired to your home's electrical system. They operate either by a wall switch or by a switch in the fixture. ... Plug-in sconces attach to a wall but have an extension cord that must plug into a wall outlet.
Do wall sconces need wiring?
Mercifully, lighting designers finally took a hint and started making wall sconces that just plug into an outlet, no hard-wiring required. Some of the cords are made to disappear visually, while others are bold—part of the overall look. Screw them into the wall, plug them in, turn them on.Feb 6, 2018
How many lumens should a wall sconce be?
Number of lumens for outdoors If you have to light a black wall or you have a fewer number of windows, you will need to up to sconces with 200 lumens per fixture. For a more lighted up home, even a lower than 200 lumens per fixture will work.Apr 29, 2020