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Just because most of designer Hema Persad’s clients own their homes doesn’t mean she’s not a fan of renter-friendly solutions. In fact, she loves the oldest trick in the temporary-decorating-book: “I’m a big fan of plug-in wall sconces,” Persad, the founder of Sagrada Studio in Los Angeles, admits. In the bedroom, they give her clients more nightstand surface area, but without the big commitment and cost of hardwiring. “Clients can easily change their minds later on without a huge hassle,” she explains.
It’s a request that comes up a lot more than you’d think, especially when renovators are trying to dress up a kid’s room, guest space, or office on a budget. But even primary bedrooms aren’t off limits—the designer used plug-in sconces in her very own space (pictured above) and the Faye style she bought from Mitzi quickly became her favorite. Unlike most plug-in sconces that have a visible cord dangling down from the lamp, this one hides the wire in a metal tube.
“I’ve done a few spaces where I’ve used a sconce that makes the cord a part of the design. It’s always better when it looks intentional,” shares the designer.
She also loves how the Faye sconce introduces a modern touch. Persad opted to hang hers fairly high over her bedside tables to accentuate their shape (her general rule of thumb is to leave at least 12 inches between the base of the sconce and the table’s surface).
Aside from clever cord-concealers, Persad also keeps her eyes peeled for fixtures with articulating necks (the ability to swivel is great for bookworms) and shades with personality (she loves Pooky’s options for this). “I’m just looking for a really high-design wow moment,” she says. So what if it requires an outlet?
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