Rustic Wall Sconce Lights

Well-placed wall sconces are a good way of lighting smaller areas of a larger space like corners or alcoves, which may be left in the shade by your main overhead lighting. Fixed to a wall rather than freestanding, sconces save floorspace while also attracting the eye for decorative effect. Our range of rustic sconce lighting is ideal for pairing with other simple, low-key decor items to create a warm and welcoming country-feel.

What is the Rustic Decor Style?

Rustic decor is based around simplicity, using natural or unadorned materials to give a clean yet friendly feel. Rustic wall sconces are most often made from a combination of wood and metal for the backing and base, and can feature teardrop-shaped light bulbs in glass shades for an old-style lantern effect. The overall design of rustic sconces is usually bolder and chunkier than with other styles, relying on strong shapes rather than elaborate decorations or curving shapes.

Although they might make a virtue of simplicity, our indoor rustic sconces are made to the same high quality using the same high-end materials as all our other lighting ranges.

Fitting Rustic Wall Sconces into Your Decor

Rustic wall sconces fit best into spaces which have a light and airy decor theme rather than anything too involved. They make a great match for wooden furniture with a natural finish, where the grain and knots are easily visible. Solid, rough-hewn tables made from pine, hickory, or alder will all make a great rustic pairing in a kitchen or dining room.

Rustic sconce lighting makes a great choice for illuminating a wooden staircase, especially one made of thicker wood planks rather than carefully sanded and polished boards. Rustic sconces can offer a lot when placed above a wooden bookshelf or dresser in an alcove, adding illumination while enhancing the homely feel.

Matching Rustic Sconces with Ceiling Lighting

In many rooms, wall lighting will be added to support a ceiling light rather than being the main source of illumination. In these cases, consider choosing rustic sconces with a downward-facing, frosted shade which directs the glow down and away from the main light to provide contrast and a layered-lighting ambiance.

However, if you're placing a sconce in an alcove, an upward facing shade can add both height and depth to the room. Lastly, if you're fitting rustic wall sconce lighting in a corridor or foyer, look for a shade that provides a more even and outward spread of light, so that the wall lights can provide enough illumination on their own.

Shopping rustic sconces from Hunter couldn't be easier. Simply filter through our collection to choose color, target room, and price, and we'll do the rest with fast shipping direct to your door.