It's time to light up your life - starting with your home! An exterior wall sconce or two not only adds home value, it is also a safety feature. From providing quality light to avoid tripping hazards, to reducing the potential of being burglarized, it's vitally important to have a well-lit home exterior. Add style and light to your house's exterior with these 10 exterior wall sconce ideas for under $100.

Nantucket Outdoor Light

A perfect light in the storm, this classically inspired Nantucket Outdoor Light offers great lighting for any outdoor setting. Select your choice of finishes -- antique copper for an old-school look or stainless steel for a modern touch. From www.shadesoflight.com.

Onyx Stone Faux Candle 15” Sconce

This gorgeous Onyx Stone Faux Candle Sconce adds a high-end looking artistic touch to any exterior, at a great price! The onyx stone candle provides a warm glow and the bronze finish and styling makes this a great choice for any design style. From www.lampsplus.com.

Kirkham 11” Wide Dark Sky Wall Sconce

This Kirkham Wall Sconce is a truly budget conscious light. Classic styling with a hammered bronze finish makes this piece look like a million bucks. At this excellent price, you can afford to flank the front door with a pair for the utmost welcoming appeal. From www.lampsplus.com.

Scottsdale II Outdoor Wall Sconce

The Scottsdale II Outdoor Wall Sconce is classic Mission styling at a fantastic price! The Arts & Crafts movement is in full swing at an appealing price point with this lighting solution. Its small size will perfectly complement a ranch house or any modest structure. From www.lampsplus.com.

Kichler Contemporary Brushed Nickel Outdoor Light

If contemporary style is your thing, look no further than the Kichler Contemporary Brushed Nickel sconce. This chic sconce extends only 4” from the wall, making it a perfect solution to light a low stone wall along a garden path or around a backyard deck or patio. From www.lampsplus.com.

Caboose Outdoor Light

The bronze finish of this Caboose Outdoor Light offers a vintage, rustic look that is perfect for any setting from the suburbs to the mountains. The unobtrusive style of this outdoor sconce will light the way, without being too distracting. From www.shadesoflight.com.

Portfolio One-Light Wall Sconce

Clean and simple are the hallmarks of the Portfolio One-Light Wall Sconce, making this outdoor wall sconce a stylish addition to any decorative style. The light has a very soft look due to the white glass and brushed nickel details. A quietly appealing choice for many outdoor locations. From www.lowes.com.

Maritime One-Light Wall Sconce

Whether you live by the sea or are a landlubber with dreams of smelling the salt air, this Maritime One-Light Wall Sconce features nautical styling reminiscent of whaleboats and lobstermen. The hazelnut bronze finish is deep and warm and the clear light bulb adds sparkle to any façade. From www.homedecorators.com.

Newbury Small Outdoor Wall Lantern

The wide streets of Boston's Brahmin Back Bay come to mind with this Newbury Small Outdoor Wall Lantern. Classic beveled glass and a rubbed finish on the solid brass lantern makes an elegant statement at a fantastic price. From www.homedecorators.com.

Centennial Brushed Nickel Wall Sconce

Art Deco styling and a modern brushed nickel finish give this Centennial Brushed Nickel Wall Sconce a high-end appeal with a moderate price tag. The Art Deco period was all about looking forward and style in motion. The sleek yet rounded form of this light gives it an aerodynamic look that works with any modern décor style. From www.bellacor.com.

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Updated October 21, 2018.