To get your classy, ambient lighting, you don't have to settle for boring or expensive sconces. You can make something unique ...

The right lights ... close to the wall behind the stone, shining through it when turned on and casting a diffused light. An opulent choice for the kitchen, home bar or dining room.

Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room ... over the dining table. Credit...Nick Johnson Another option is to break up ceiling lights into a few decorative pendants.