IMO, the sconce is too small...as in tiny. I'm not against your idea.

So interesting you said that. I was thinking on that wall, only being 8ft, I didn't want to over do it. The sconce I picked is actually taller than the my test paper ones.

The idea is right, the sconce is all wrong

Why not find sconces that complement the metal handles on the sideboard??? Then use the battery operated pillar candles with the flickering flame. No one will know they are not real.

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We like to have items on the console so lights prob won't work. Trying to keep it simple cause I'd like to highlight the console which is in part why I chose this one. These are around 11" +.

Some of the replies are showing gold. we have gray walls, flooring, and alot of silver/nickle/pewter going on. Were those just examples for look, not necessarily color?

Forget the sconces IMO you have a nice looking area now and less is more if you think you need light there then get a lamp.

Your mirror is set at a good height. Please place the sconce centered on the mirror vertically.

For the paper cutouts, please use the exact size of the sconces you are intending to buy.

I would buy sconces that are 1/3 the height of the mirror.

Just eyeballing, the sconces you have chosen are a little wide.

I taped one up with painters tape just to see. the sconce is 11.5". I don't dislike the gold or longer ones but we won't do the candle thing, and I'm trying not to have that corner too busy.

Yes......too wide and not long enough. What is the mirror height?

I think it’s too high by a tiny bit in the photo. I do think less wide and longer would be better

I like the idea, but agree the sconce is a tad wide (if you had a longer console, it would be fine) and a tad short.

although, this example goes against that rule

something a bit thinner and taller (like we all want to be!)

I think the sconces are taking it a bit overboard myself. So much pattern/texture in the console and mirror; I think its time to stop and just let the items on the console be the rest of the decor.

I love lights and I see no need to put faux sconces here.

question why is the buffet not in the dining room with that mirror?

@RL Relocation LLC Now you are opening a whole new can of worms lol. I never thought about it, that area was bare, and the clearance with the table leafs opened up would be an issue. I think it would just be in the way. With that said, we are probably still going to add a chair and coffee table at some point, it never ends. We tried a ton of different ideas with chairs where the buffet is now, single chair at edge of rug etc. We have buckets on the other side of the room though at that looked wonky. Again not a designer, just a husband who watches too much HGTV :)

LOL well you are doing a great job, it was just a thought. But to add to the worm can, what about turning the table, so the bench is lengthwise, might be a better look. Also if I was going to add a light here it would be over the dining table... where is the front door or how does this room relate?

Personally I probably would have floated the sofa where the dining room table is and put the dining room where the sofa area is.........again just thinking out load.

or

here is the other kicker, center the sofa to the window not on the wall, then put a sofa table behind the L side that is floating, all the sudden a chair on the end will make sense.

@RL Relocation LLC uggggg stop sending so many good ideas lol. So, I actually wired and have power waiting if I ever did want to add a light, but I love how open and clean the line of sight is from where I am (front door-ish) across the house so I never installed a chandelier.

With regards to moving table 90, and relocating the console, I guess it could work, I haven't tested out that setup.....Ill have to run it by the wife, empty the mother effer (its heavy) and decide if I have the energy to move it just to get a visual lol.

As far as couch off the wall, I don't mind that too. I was going to add a chair anyway with a coffee table, cant I do that as it is? Is adding a couch console too many? Need a mirror, is having artwork or mirrors on all walls a bad idea?

Just when I though I was adding sconces and done.......

Hi!

Prior to consider moving furniture, please

-Consider how you live. Is this your only living room area? If so, not very conducive to conversation. What is the purpose of the sectional area?

-Consider space. While placing the buffet in the dining area is a nice idea, make sure you have the space to do it, even with the table turned.

-Finally, would it make sense to flip the seating area and the dining area?

This can all be worked out on paper. To do this, you need a to-scale floor plan with every window door and opening marked.

Are you regretting posting your dilemma on Houzz? LOL

You could just add a sconce and be done b/c there is nothing wrong with how the place looks. These are just my thoughts pouring out onto a computer screen lol. I feel like maybe these are the more "formal" spaces.

Invest in those discs you put under MFing heavy furniture so it glides across the hardwood.