There’s nothing quite like the look of a collected, layered gallery wall. From black and white prints and vintage gold frames to little trinkets that bring back memories, these walls bring personality and stories — so many stories! — to our homes.
But your gallery wall doesn’t have to be limited to two-dimensional objects.
There’s one three-dimensional, glowing accessory that can totally level up your gallery wall game.
A light.
And not just a demure picture light. I’m talking about an actual functional sconce that shines a light on the room and looks stylish on the wall.
Five reasons to add lighting to your gallery wall
Beyond the fact it just looks eye-catching, here are five reasons to add a light (or two or three!) to your gallery wall.
To highlight a specific piece
Have a painting that you want to draw attention to? Want to make sure everyone sees your wedding portrait? Think that your diploma deserves its moment in the literal spotlight? Putting a sconce above your favorite work will make it stand out amidst the crowd of a gallery wall. Just make sure that you have a light resistant frame and glass.
To add functional light
If your gallery wall is in a dark hallway or a moody library, then you might need functional light to help you navigate the corridors or read your latest cozy mystery. Tucking a sconce into a gallery wall is the perfect way to add a subtle glow that seems to emerge naturally from the decor.
To bring in dimension
A three-dimensional element in a gallery wall always feels like a fun surprise. You expect a wall-full of flat frames and two-dimensional prints, then, wham! There it is. A quirky sculpture sticking out in the crowd. And, when it lights up, it adds even more interest.
To create an artistic element
If you choose a sculptural, vibrant sconce like a Poplight, then not only are you adding functional light, but you’re also introducing an artistic element to the gallery wall. It’s a moment for line and color.
To change the mood
Lighting is everything when it comes to setting the mood in a space, so, of course, adding lights to a gallery wall can totally shift the ambiance. Take a room from dark and moody to bright and cheerful by adding several sconces spaced throughout the gallery wall, or take it from boring to vibey by swapping out overhead lights for one or two carefully placed sconces.
See our Sage Green Poplight.
Why should you use Poplight on your gallery wall?
If you happen to be an electrician and a homeowner, and you can install electrical boxes on a whim to add lights throughout your gallery wall, we salute you. Hardwire those sconces and go to town making that gallery wall magazine-worthy.
But, for the rest of us who either rent or can’t justify the cost of an electrician every time we get a new decor idea, Poplight is the answer. These battery-operated, stick-on wall sconces let you add a glow to your gallery wall without putting holes in the drywall or having to worry about a cord hanging down from a plug-in sconce (and who really wants to wrestle with those cord covers?!).
With Poplight, you can add a spotlight to your favorite work of art or cast an ambient glow on a hallway gallery wall and, if you get bored of that look, you can switch it up next week. No damage to the wall. It’s the foolproof way to shine a light on your style.
