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Can 3
100 watt halogen scones light up a 15'x15' room enough to read or play
monopoly? The house is not very big and I thought it would be neat if I
could get away with no lamps and little or no ceiling lights.

Would not be real neat, IMO. The quality of light is a factor, not just
brightness. Halogen sconces would tend to be harsh and can be hard on the
eyes for reading or watching TV. Do a little experimenting in your present
house. Turn of the TV, sit in your favorite char, and turn on every light
you have in the house. Bring in a couple of more lamps. Take off the
shades to get even more light. Now, turn them out and try different
combinations. Some work far better than others. Try this again, but
reading a book or newspaper. You will probably find that a table lamp over
your shoulder gives a much better light for this type of activity.