: a detached defensive work
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Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Massive wood beams, scrolled cast iron sconces, chandeliers and fireplaces adorned with Batchelder tiles helped distinguish the opulent look.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Original cast-iron sconces, iron handrails and chandeliers remained in the house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Other ways to incorporate ambient lighting into your home are floor lamps, wall sconces, uplights, and LED strips.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Antoinette Poisson wallpaper and The Shade Store flannel curtains add texture, while the Maitland Smith lamp and Felix Lighting sconce light up the space.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Massive wood beams, scrolled cast iron sconces, chandeliers and fireplaces adorned with Batchelder tiles helped distinguish the opulent look.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Original cast-iron sconces, iron handrails and chandeliers remained in the house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Other ways to incorporate ambient lighting into your home are floor lamps, wall sconces, uplights, and LED strips.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Sconce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sconce. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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