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April 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

Rental Lighting Hack – How to Faux Install Sconce Lighting

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When I made my DIY canvas, for the living room, I envisioned it hanging above my sofa with sconces flanking either side. Sconces are typically hardwired or plug-in. I love the look of a hardwired sconce but living in a rental that doesn’t have a rough-in for it, it’s just not possible. The next option was a plug-in sconce but I didn’t love the look of the wires dangling down the wall. I decided I’d track the little sconce hack I’d seen floating around the interwebs and it worked so well that I’m going to share it with you!

I bought this set of sconces and we set off to figure out how to install them. The installation is so quick and simple that it’s almost a no-brainer project for any renter!

How to Install Temporary Sconce Lighting

The first step was to remove the screw caps on the front of the sconce.

On the back of the sconce, you’ll see this metal plate which is installed on the wall.

To install the metal plate on the wall, figure out where on the wall you want to hang your sconce. Use a measuring tape and mark it on both sides of the piece of art (if you’re hanging two like I did). Once you know where you want to hang the sconce, drill a little pilot hole a screw in the plate. Once the plate is secure, you can simply slide the sconce onto the plate by lining up the two screws.

Once you have the sconce on the wall with the screws you’ll just put the screw caps back on and it’s done.

The last step is adding the lighting. Since it’s not hardwired or plugged in you need something battery-operated to use as a lightbulb. I got these puck lights and just dropped them into the sconce. I’ve also seen some batter operated lightbulbs that I think would work nicely as well. They would perfect for down-facing sconces that you’d like to give this faux installation to.

The puck lights are great because they are battery-operated and work on a remote. They take three AA-batteries and I just dropped them right between the shade and the prongs from the shade just held them in place perfectly.

So that’s it – that’s the hack for installing sconce lighting in a rental. If you try this, I’d love for you to let me know and send me pictures! You can always reach out to me on Instagram.

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Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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I'm Chelsea. Wife to Matt, and mama to P and Millie. I'm a fan of making and decorating things and everything blue + white. I believe that there is no such thing as too many throw pillows. Lover of iced coffee and cocktail Fridays. I'm glad you're here.

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It’s been a whole year since my dining my room l It’s been a whole year since my dining my room looked like this. It’s been a long year, hasn’t it? This space is regularly filled with books and school supplies and two giggling girls. I don’t know if we ever go back to normal from here but there’s a lot from this time that I want to take with me in to the future. How about you? 
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My kids fight all day long but when the time comes My kids fight all day long but when the time comes for them to go to sleep they snuggle up in the same bed and it gives me allll the mama feels. It’s getting pretty tight on the top bunk with them squeezed into a twin but they never complain.

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So many things happening today. Got my Covid shot So many things happening today. Got my Covid shot (🥳🥳🥳) and wrote a blog post. I want a prize. Kidding. Finally wrote all about that sconce hack. Rental friends - go to the blog and pin it for later! #rentalfriendly #howihome #sconcelighting #diyprojects #howirent #milspouse #militaryhousing
I think it’s safe to say that my favorite rental I think it’s safe to say that my favorite rental hack is temp wallpaper. I have a version of it in four rooms now. This one is my favorite, I think! #howirent #milspouse #basehousing #bhghome #howihome
My ideas do not always work out but this one did! My ideas do not always work out but this one did! I’m really proud of the way the canvas turned out. It was really fun to be creative in this way. I think this completely transformed our living room in such a great way. This is military base housing guys. Base housing. I almost don’t believe it myself... swipe to see the giant canvas we made before I painted it and our living room before! Also I added everything to @liketoknow.it if you are looking for sources! http://liketk.it/3b1lr @liketoknow.it.home #LTKhome #kismetcheckoutmyhouse #diylookforless #howirent #abmathome #howihome #basehousing #milspouse
Rudy turned 5 last month and I was reminded of how Rudy turned 5 last month and I was reminded of how crazy I was to get a puppy while v pregnant with Millie. Also, he wanted a permanent spot in the feed. Happy Saturday.

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