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Need help selecting bathroom mirror & lighting please :-)

designjennings
10 år siden
Hi, this is our vanity - need help selecting a mirror & lighting. Does a mirror need to be the entire width of the vanity? if so, the space does not allow for 2 side sconces.
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  • Rebecca Jablonski
    10 år siden
    Great vanity and absolutely no.....the mirror doesn't need to be the same width with or without sconces. A vintage pewter or silver framed mirror would look great.

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    • dclostboy
      10 år siden
      Mirror does not need to be full length...usually going to be looking at yourself when standing at sink, right? In this case, think 2/3 size of vanity if that still leaves room for sconces. A glass fabricator could help with design. For this powder room, a simple mirror was glam'd up with beveled strips.
      designjennings thanked dclostboy
    • dclostboy
      10 år siden
      Oh, and I love your choice of vanity, color, counter and faucet :)
      designjennings thanked dclostboy
    • designjennings
      Forfatter
      10 år siden
      Thank you - another question if you don't mind. We will have a stand shower to the left of the vanity. Is it okay to put the vanity directly beside the shower? Space is tight but can fit the shower, vanity and toilet all beside one another.
    • cgmgmn
      10 år siden
      ideally you would have space of approx 18" but bathrooms often do not allow this so I think it's acceptable to butt up to shower. However, consider how you will clean the side once dust starts to collect. I would suggest trimming the vanity in on that side so it looks finished vs squeezed in, and cleaning will be easy. (by the way, love the vanity - pretty and unique) I would go with a round mirror to offset the squares.)
    • lauriaj
      10 år siden
      The vanity we are looking at for finishing our basement bathroom is very similar! I love what you picked!!! How wide is the vanity? It looks approximately 48 inches? ?? Is the color of the vanity a grey color or white? I think doing a mirror and 2 sconces would fit in with the classic, elegant look of the vanity, top & faucet!
    • leelee
      10 år siden
      Go with a mirror that does allow for two side sconces. Somehow, over mirror lighting is not very attractive. Vanity is great. Your mirror should be no less than half as wide as vanity.
    • nancy lindsay
      10 år siden
      love the vanity-may I ask did you have it built or purchased it?
    • aqsscvds
      10 år siden
      If you pull up photos of vanities, you will find most people choose not to do a mirror that is same width of the vanity. However if it is something you like, you can install the sconces on the mirror. Both looks can be done beautifully.
      Love your vanity!

      http://houzz.com/photos/1381370
    • aqsscvds
      10 år siden
      Hmm second didn't add

      http://houzz.com/photos/422575
    • aqsscvds
      10 år siden
      Sorry to keep posting. Just wanted to add one more that had sconces on the mirror.
      http://houzz.com/photos/234420
      designjennings thanked aqsscvds
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      Dunrite Contracting
      10 år siden
      No it doesn't. A kohler recessed mirror will give you the clean lines you desire and room enought for a wall sconce on each side of the mirror. If you have to wall mount it make sure you get the mirror pieces to fill the space on each side
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      McLusky Showcase Kitchens & Baths
      10 år siden
      The size of the mirror should be to your taste. There is no right and wrong method, either way would work. If you want to use wall sconces you will have to down size the mirror width. Perhaps choosing a mirror with a frame that would compliment the vanity.
      designjennings thanked McLusky Showcase Kitchens & Baths
    • designjennings
      Forfatter
      10 år siden
      Thanks everyone - think we'll go with a smaller mirror allowing 2 sconces on each side. Renovations start next week and will post pics. Lauriag - we purchased the vanity at bath city and it is 48".
    • pamelatyrrell
      10 år siden
      I just completed a bathroom renovation; it is beautiful in grays and whites. The vanity is much like yours and we went with a mirror the width of the vanity with sconces set onto the mirror to reflect the light. It is lovely; however, I'm finding that the light is not adequate to put make up on (we also have can lighting and a midline chandelier; it is a peaked ceiling. This should have been more than adequate). When I reflect back on lighting; I find that lighting over the mirror with down lights has been the best light to see by.... just a thought..... I wish I had picked lighting more carefully...thanks
    • Eugene Lee
      9 år siden

      That's the Fairmont Design Smithfield vanity. Looks like 48". We bought a 24" for our powder room and went with their Framingham in 60" for our master.

    • Maureen
      9 år siden
      Sidst ændret: {last_modified_time}9 år siden

      From the sound of it, space will be a bit tight with the shower being so close, so I might decide on the size/design and placement of the sconces first and then look for a mirror that works within that space.

    • alwaysdesigning
      8 år siden

      I have used sconces in one bathroom, and overhead in the master (tall ceilings) and powder, and don't have issues either way. I use the natural light lightbulbs which also helps. Put the lights on dimmers; sometimes you just don't want that glare in your face.


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