We're also going to be re-doing - with a 54" vanity / 1 sink - in an alcove set-up. My sink will be rectangular 21"w - and I'm considering a 24" mirror centered with glass shelves on both sides filling the rest of the space. On the left side wall above the vanity, I'm considering a recessed medicine cab - 20-24"w and 30"h. That's the one I'll use to do my make-up. Now just trying to figure out lighting... :-) My look won't be traditional - Finally decided on bordeaux granite and now have to decide what tiles for floor and shower walls

In my house, when someone cuts themself, we rummage around in the junk drawer, through the piles of decaying rubber bands, leaking batteries, Medusa's nest of cables to iThis and iThat, decorative bottle openers tarnished with the blood of prior guests (they never visit twice), Lego bits, moldy cookies, and small stones. Eventually we unearth a darkly grubby, crumpled-up spongy thing with a faded purple dinosaur on it. Pick the crumbling backing from the gooey adhesive. Advance on the terrified guest who is cowering in the corner, clutching her dripping pinkie. Apply the formerly-known-as-bandaid, like a medieval leech, and mutter "I said it was sharp". We don't get many complaints, but these process servers have been hanging about lately.

@ qwert - The reviews are overall good on Amazon and Home Depot. I tried looking for reviews posted from homeowners a few years after installation to determine long-term feedback, and there is only the odd frew. The most common issue with any mirror and a mirrored cabient is desilvering, which will occur over time after installation if the quality is poor. My two cents is, if you are investing in a mirrored cabinet check the warranty with the manufacturer and their quality of customer service. This way there is no risk if they have a good warranty and excellent customer service. Good luck!

Agree with Judy that the mirror should be the same color as vanity and side med cab should be the same color as the walls. Just be sure to get a satin or semigloss in the same color as the walls to paint the cabinet. Be sure to do proper prep to take the gloss off of all items before painting, use a primer, too. Top coat will stick better, be less likely to chip.