Why would you place sconces next to the windows? That combination makes no sense to me especially if you have to consider window treatments.

Also, think about the quality of the light from the sconces and what you hope to achieve in lighting the room.

Why not look at the sconces offered by Restoration Hardware?

The reason I would put it near the windows is that I need more light. THe can ceiling lights are not enough. Lamps would interfere more with the windows and window treatment. The window treatment will still leave me about 2' on either side of the windows for the sconces. I like the restorations hardware examples you sent. Particularly the one with the clear globe.

Your sconces over your lamp/table beside the sofa seem unnecessary. Would choose a pair of matching tables and matching tall thin lamps with large white shades and consider not replacing the sconces there -- tape the wires and cover both with a square box shelf with a back board;

however, if you prefer to replace these two sconces, then, for these two sconces and

For the other two sconces, have them all four match -- and do choose box sconces so that you are not looking directly into a light bulb -- a box with the light shining either up or down or both, preferably a white box.

https://www.google.com/search?q=box%20sconces&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CRjXGy1hPe7hYXFs67ErgLeD&client=firefox-b-1-d&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CAIQrnZqFwoTCICBkdexwewCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ&biw=1349&bih=654.

ok, I guess I will rethink sconces near the window in the sitting room. Sometimes you just get attached to an idea, those scones have always been there, so I wasn't thinking of not having them. I will consider reconsidering that. Now you and Beverley suggested the same thing. If I stick with 4, I will definitely do all 4 the same.

If you do not replace the sconces, you will have wiring to deal with. Replacing all four of them with the same visually neutral white box sconces could actually be the more cost efficient and practical idea as it keeps your options open -- always a good idea: what if some time you or the next home owner wanted a sectional or just a longer sofa with lighting over that part of it or what if you want to use the sconces for mood lighting or specifically adding more bright light.

What makes no sense to me is having an eye-catching light fixture -- emphasis on eye-catching fixture -- directly over a lamp.

Do pay close attention to the kind of bulb that is t be used and what kind of lighting it will provide as you choose your box sconce -- or whatever other fixture you choose. Choose a fixture using a standard and readily available bulb style and size that gives you the most possible options for using the lighting fixture.

I could always take the lamp away. The lamp will be right in front of the window or window treatment anyway.. My window treatment will be white sheers on a black metal curtain rod. Just like the one in the other room.

If the window is installed and drapery panels are installed, I don't see any place for sconces here next to the windows.

A painting above the sofa with the proper picture light for illumination would have also been a reasonable solution for your lack of light in the room.

i see what you mean about the space. I think I am going to get the restoration hardware Wright Sconce you showed for my dining room. There is plenty of room in there.

How did you do that with the pictures that is AWESOME. Can you put the RH Wright Sconce into the picture in my dining room?

The adjustments are made to the photos using Microsoft Paint that comes on any Windows computer. It's merely cut and paste.

That is a large window, that large? well, I want to say that I see this type every which way, every room. Would this qualify as contemporary, and as useful for task lighting?

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Is this one a bit helpful when reading, etc...

Idk why these 2 lights [this post and my last] couldn't be in same area...?

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I agree no sconces by that huge window. if your ceiling lights arent helping you perhaps step one is to upgrade those light bulbs, and baffel to get you more, better light quality.

i think that for now i may just stick with looking for sconces in the dining room. And yes the window is big. It will be divided into 3 casement panels. I am doing it to bring light into the house from the South side that it faces.