The Golden Edit

October 31, 2026

How to Light a Christmas Tree and Mantel Without Fighting Your Chandelier

Match your tree lights to your fixtures, make the tree the brightest thing in the room, and frame the mantel with a pair of sconces.

Finishes & Style Sconces

October 27, 2026

Brown Is the New Black: How to Light Dark Brown Rooms

Espresso and chocolate walls are in, and they swallow light. How much more light dark rooms need, and the metals and bulbs that make brown glow.

Chandeliers Finishes & Style Sconces

October 25, 2026

Fabric Shades Are Back: How to Use Them on Chandeliers, Sconces and Vanities

Pleated, linen and patterned fabric shades are back. Here is why they light a room better than bare bulbs, and how to choose and care for them.

Finishes & Style Sconces Sizing & Placement

October 21, 2026

Bronze Wall Sconce Buyer's Guide for 2026

Choosing a bronze wall sconce? Bronze finish families, placement heights, bulb and dimmer tips, and where sconces actually earn their place.

Finishes & Style Sconces Sizing & Placement

October 11, 2026

Wall Sconce Design Ideas to Layer Light Beautifully

Discover wall sconce design ideas for every room, from placement and height to style mixing and layering light. Get pro tips to brighten your home.

Installation & Safety Sconces

October 8, 2026

How to Install a Sconce Light Fixture the Right Way

Learn how to install a sconce light fixture safely and correctly, from shutoff and mounting to wiring, placement heights, and code basics.

Bathroom & Vanity Sconces Sizing & Placement

September 18, 2026

How to Light Bathroom Spaces Like a Pro

Learn how to light bathroom spaces with expert layering, placement, and safety tips. Discover the ideal lumens, color temperatures, and fixture zones.

Bulbs & LED Outdoor Lighting Sconces

September 12, 2026

Outdoor LED Sconce Lighting: How to Choose and Style It

Discover outdoor LED sconce lighting styles, specs, placement and durability tips to choose the perfect sconce for your home's exterior.

Ceiling Lights Pendants Sconces

September 10, 2026

8 Small Entryway Lighting Ideas That Welcome You

Small entryway lighting ideas for tight foyers: sconces, pendants, flush mounts, and layering, matched to real clearance and ceiling height constraints.

Bathroom & Vanity Finishes & Style Sconces

August 31, 2026

Small Bathroom Sconces: Placement and Style Guide

Written by Rick Kovac, COO of Golden Lighting The takeaway: In a small bathroom, a properly placed pair of sconces does more for the room than any ceiling fixture — flanking the mirror at eye level, rated for the zone...

Bathroom & Vanity Sconces

August 14, 2026

Best Lighting for Bathroom Vanity: Complete Buyer's Guide

The best bathroom vanity lighting hits 20-30 footcandles, CRI 90+, and 2500-3000K — here's how to size, place, and rate a fixture that performs for years.

Bathroom & Vanity Sconces Sizing & Placement

July 29, 2026

Bathroom Sconce Placement: Height & Spacing Guide

Learn bathroom sconce placement rules for height and spacing. Get tips for perfect lighting above mirrors and beside vanities.

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