PublishedJul 30, 2025 1:00 AM EDT
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Just because most of designer Hema Persad’s clients own their homes doesn’t mean she dismisses renter-friendly solutions. In fact, she’s devoted to the oldest trick in the temporary-decorating playbook. “I’m a big fan of plug-in wall sconces,” admits Persad, founder of Sagrada Studio in Los Angeles. In the bedroom they reclaim nightstand surface area without the commitment or cost of hardwiring. “Clients can easily change their minds later on without a huge hassle,” she explains.
It’s a request that surfaces far more often than you’d expect, particularly when renovators want to elevate a child’s room, a guest space, or an office on a budget. Even primary bedrooms aren’t off limits—the designer installed plug-in sconces in her own space (pictured above), and the Faye style she sourced from Mitzi quickly became her favorite. Where most plug-in sconces leave a cord dangling below the fixture, this one conceals the wire inside a metal tube.
“I’ve done a few spaces where I’ve used a sconce that makes the cord part of the design. It’s always better when it looks intentional,” the designer shares.
She also appreciates how the Faye introduces a quietly modern note. Persad chose to mount hers fairly high above her bedside tables to emphasize their form—her rule of thumb is to leave at least 12 inches between the base of the sconce and the tabletop.
Beyond clever cord concealers, Persad keeps an eye out for fixtures with articulating necks (the swivel is a gift for bedtime readers) and shades with personality (she favors Pooky’s options here). “I’m just looking for a really high-design wow moment,” she says. So what if it calls for an outlet?
Lydia Geisel has been on the editorial team at Domino since 2017. Today, she writes and edits home and renovation stories, including house tours, before and afters, and DIYs, and leads our design news coverage. She lives in New York City.
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