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Wall light fittings are the light enclosures that give home owners and interior decorators a host of different unique design options for their indoor lighting. Did you know that it is possible to have a glass light wall? Actually, the options and styles available are diverse and many and what is more, the process of installation is very simple but not just like in any other type of wall.

The style of fitting glass light wall is depended on where you wish to install the light, of course and the room décor that you are installing the light in. For instance, a modern living room warrants a whole new different glass light wall fitting than one in a conventional style dining room. Glass light wall fittings can be as whimsical or as basic as your imagination is.

Another thing that you have to consider is the ultimate function of the light. You should therefore review different types of glass wall light fittings to get ideas on how different lights will effect the mood and complement the furnishing in any given glass wall room.

For instance, a ‘wall washer’ is a good example of a light fitting on a glass wall but which has a specific purpose. Generally, the fitting will bathe a certain glass wall in light to either emphasize its features such as hangings or paintings, or to enhance the apparent size and definition of that room’s dimensions.

The fitting is best placed on the ceiling for it to beam down on particular glass walls that you want to put much emphasize on. The lights are at times referred to as scones and during the days when candlelight was used, sconces were used to protect glass walls from the flames candles emit when burning.

Thanks to advancement in technology and the changing times, glass light wall fittings are now utilizing LED or halogen lamps. This is in an effort to conserve energy as LED glass light wall are known to be extremely energy efficient.

It is important to keep in mind the fact that because glass wall is delicate than other walls of different materials, when fitting glass light wall one has to be very cautious. It is advisable to leave the work to electricians if you are not an experienced one yourself so that the job can be done right the first time and to avoid unnecessary expenses.