5. Distressed Cedar Wood and Copper Candle Sconces
Ambient lighting establishes the moody, intimate atmosphere characteristic of high-end ranch homes. Wall sconces made from weathered cedar and hammered copper reflect flickering candlelight with stunning warmth.
- How to Make It: Cut small rectangular blocks from thick cedar posts. Distress the surface using a hammer, chain, and coarse sandpaper to simulate decades of wear. Mount a small, circular hammered-copper plate to the center of each wood block using copper rivets. Attach a sturdy metal pillar candle clip or glass hurricane cylinder to the copper base, and mount heavy-duty picture-hanging hardware to the back.
- Tips & Variations: Use battery-operated flicker LED pillar candles for worry-free ambient lighting in hallways or bedrooms.
