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Please help with lighting and mirror for this tiny powder room

16 years ago

My DH is installing all the electrical for our new addition and just told me that I have to choose lighting for the powder room by next week! If not the fixtures themselves, at least whether I want two sconces on each wall adjacent to the vanity or just one over the mirror (which I also haven't picked out!) I also need to figure out if I want an overhead fixture plus a fan or just a fan/light combo fixture.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what type of lighting and mirror would work well with my vanity/vessel sink in this tiny powder room? I was thinking a round mirror and perhaps sconces on each wall next to the vanity wall, but perhaps a different combination would work better?

Also, what type of finish for the light fixtures? I'm using an antique cabinet that appears to be a dark mahogany, a copper vessel sink (thanks for the referral igloochic!), Danze ORB wall-mounted faucet, and matching Danze ORB accessories.

Also, any suggestions on an attractive fan/light fixture?

If anyone is thinking that the powder room might be too small for this vanity, it is! It's 6 1/2' x 38" now, but was originally much longer - until we found out that a mistake in the building plans put our new powder room smack dab in the middle of our new expanded living room. All the plumbing that you see in the photos needs to be moved over - they just broke up our brand new foundation to do this. On the upside - I have a HUGE utility closet on the other side of the hallway :-)

I'm definitely open to comments that this vanity just won't work in the space and I should look for something else. The only problem is we want storage and the sink is approx. 14" x 19" wide, so a smaller vanity might not work.

I was intending to extend the hardwood flooring into the room, so hopefully this won't close the room up even more. Maybe if I paint the walls a pale color it will open things up a bit? I've also changed the door swing from out to in, so that should allow for more space.

vanity (30" tall x 19" deep x 33" wide)

top of vanity to 8' ceiling

looking in from doorway

other side of room (toilet side)

copper vessel sink

wall-mounted sink

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allison0704
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I like what you've selected! I think it will look wonderful.

I have 2 double sconces, mirror over a vessel style sink (sits in iron wall bracket) and wall mounted faucets. The wall space needed in my case was 54" width. Sconces are 40" apart and hung 66" from floor.

Hope this helps.

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juddgirl2
Original Author
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thank you, Allison. I've always loved your powder room! My room is only 38" wide, so it appears if I want 2 sconces I'd probably definitely need to place them on the outside walls.

Can you tell me if your mirror is wood or a metal? It's hard to tell from the picture. Also, did you try to stick with a finish close to ORB for your sconces, or are they a lighter metal? Thanks!
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House is not built so options are open though the floor will likely be a continuation of the wood from the adjoining rooms. The room will be built up under a stair so it is small. We will use a pocket door to maximize space. Yes, I do want a tiny bit of storage...just enough to hide spare tp and hand soap. Don't care what the counter material is. If it matters there will be a small wet bar across the hall about 4 feet. We haven't made all of the decisions about that either. The last thought was that we might use a copper sink with a lit artistic backsplash. The wetbar will definitely be stained a medium dark brown. Don't know quite what to say about budget. I would love for it not cost a lot though I know it's relative. The powder room will definitely not be the wow point for my house. I'd rather it be closer to "builder" grade the billionaire. I'm more likely to spend $700 on a light than I am to spend $3000 on the vanity. Does that help?
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brutuses
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I love your choice for a vanity. Should look really nice.
allison0704
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thank you! My room is deeper; the number I gave was just the wall area I used for the sconces (corner of room - next to door - to other side of sconce shown in photo).

The mirror is wood and has a coppery wash. I had it made at my local framing shop. The antique sconces are from our last home. I have four total - the other two are in the foyer. They are sort of blackish with copper accents. Perfect for the room.

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juddgirl2
Original Author
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Allison - the detail on your mirror is just gorgeous! I'd like to find something similar, but perhaps in an oval shape, given the angles of the vanity. I very much like your sconces also. Thanks so much for posting pics. It helps me visualize my space much better.

Thank you, brutuses. This little vanity was purchased on ebay and shipped to me last February! It's been sitting in a crate for most of the year waiting for my much delayed remodel. Was it you who was also converting an antique dresser into a bath vanity? If so, I remember your picture and it was just what I wanted, but unfortunately that style was too big for my space.

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