The height of the sconce should land just around eye level preventing unflattering shadows or harsh glares.
Placement of wall sconces in bathroom.
A good rule of thumb when hanging a wall sconce is to have the middle of the fixture sit 60 inches above the floor.
Wall sconces for the bathroom are used as task lighting for shaving or putting on makeup.
When installing sconces on either side of the vanity it s best to install bathroom sconces between 60 65 from the floor.
There are many variables that can change the height placement.
They will be patched when the painting is done.
The correct height for hanging wall sconces is not just a simple cut and dry answer.
The placement of your bathroom sconces or vanity lights.
Typically wiring is done at the beginning of a remodel when the walls are open or when it s okay to cut a some holes in the walls.
However if the average height of people living in your home is well above 6 feet or below five and a half you may want to adjust accordingly.
Sconce light placement placing a sconce is more about where the light shines than the size of the sconce itself.
The wall sconce should be placed between 66 and 70 inches from the floor depending on the average height of the people living in the home.