I think the two mirrors will look fine and should be adequate for two sinks. Is it possible to put one mirror in the center under the window and then one on either side of the side walls of the vanity area, not the back wall where the mirrors are to be. Make a mock up with paper and see what you think.

yayagal, thanks for responding. Do you mean 1 larger mirror on the back wall that's the same width as the window? I'd need to have it a little wider so the frame extends just past the sinks.

Re mirrors on the side walls, I actually wanted to install a recessed glass medicine cabinet on the left side but thought it might be too busy with the 2 mirrors over the vanity. Do you think it would this would look okay if I just use the one larger mirror on the back wall instead?

A medicine cabinet (or2) would be great for storage - and for styling hair!

Your plans sound great.

Have you tried printing out a photo and drawing ovals and rectangles of different sizes on it to see what would look most balanced?

I think two rectangular mirrors might also look good if the size and balance is right.

I love my medicine chest- I don't like to bend over and dig through cupboards under a sink. They could be trimmed out in a similar fashion as the window. Have you considered just putting two medicine cabinets with mirrors above the sinks?

Renee

Renee - thanks so much your input. Printing out photos and drawing on them is a great idea. I've been sketching out different options but it's hard for me to get a good idea of how will turn out IRL (my drawing skills are sadly lacking!).

I originally wanted to use 2 medicine cabinets over the sinks but DH said he'd rather not have them recessed on an exterior wall. I'm also not sure if 2 rectangular mirrors centered over the sinks would leave enough room for side sconces (which is why I chose ovals instead) but I do like the idea of having medicine cabinets for storage.

I'll have to measure the new vanity to see if the middle bank of drawers will allow the new sinks to be moved a few more inches towards the center. That could fix the lighting issue.

Yikes, I typed mirrors on the side walls when I meant to say lighting. If you put the lights on the side walls it gives more room on the back wall. Since you have two sinks I think two mirrors would be best, after all, you only need to see your face and neck. You could mount them vertically so there's more room for the lighting if you choose to put it as stated above. Here is a bathroom light I thing would go great with your craftsman window. I prefer the light in the orb. Oh and about the medicine chest, could you install it behind the bathroom entrance door, lots are doing that now.

Here is a link that might be useful: craftsman bathroom light

This might be one of those situations where the room would be more balanced if you removed the window and drywalled that spot. I know this is controversial for alot of people, and normally I wouldn't recommend it, but, I think the room would be more balanced without that window and would open up some other lighting configuration options for you.

Is the style of the house craftsman? Here's one idea for medicine cabinets and mirrors. I like how they have it framed as a unit.

[traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by burlington architect Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Another option is to just do the wall mount mirror and place your lights on the mirror. Moving the sink over to make more room for a light probably won't work if you have cabinet doors below the sink. Your sink would then be off-center to the cabinet below.
For more ideas, go to houzz.com and type in 'craftsman bathroom'.

[contemporary bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2103) by other metros interior designer Emily Hagerman Design

yaya, that makes more sense - I was trying to picture what you were saying and didn't get it :-) Using side lights was a suggestion made on the bath forum and I think I like that idea. Then I could place the lights a little lower and not have them so crowded.

If I do this, I'd have enough room for rectangular tile mirrors instead. Do you think those would look better than the ovals? If I use oval mirrors, should I use rectangular sinks?

annz - I LOVE the Craftsman style bathroom and put that in my dream home folder. For this house, we've already put so much money into remodeling and have done everything custom in other rooms, but we're planning to move in a few years. I'm trying to stick with my plan of using nice materials but at the same time keeping it basic and low cost (it's hard for me to do!). I also want it done by June and if we start talking custom framing around the mirrors DH will take forever to finish!

andrea - if we were staying here longer than a few more years I would have done so much more to change the footprint of this house, including the placement of windows! We just redid all of the stucco and outside trim, so I know changing the window placement isn't an option for us. It is limiting though.

I think the window sets the stage for a rectangular/square theme. You say you are putting in subway tiles? You could go with a 4 by 8 tile (something a bit different) I would tile the window wall (same tile as shower) to the ceiling. I would put the sconces on the side walls. 2 sinks rectangular or square. Mirror over vanity, one large rec. shape or 2 rec. mirrors, one above each sink.Chrome fixtures (for some sparkle) Maybe someone can chime in as in what to use for frames around the mirrors (chrome or wood?) Oh, BTW, what are you using for a countertop? Here is 4 by 8 tile to the ceiling without a frame on mirror.......

yayagal, thanks for responding. Do you mean 1 larger mirror on the back wall that's the same width as the window? I'd need to have it a little wider so the frame extends just past the sinks.

Re mirrors on the side walls, I actually wanted to install a recessed glass medicine cabinet on the left side but thought it might be too busy with the 2 mirrors over the vanity. Do you think it would this would look okay if I just use the one larger mirror on the back wall instead?

A medicine cabinet (or2) would be great for storage - and for styling hair!

door - I just saw your post. I like the idea of tiling the wall and will talk to DH about that.

Based on all of the great feedback, we did just decide to use 2 rectangular mirrors with sconces on the side walls and one in the back wall between the mirrors. Medicine cabinets won't work on this exterior wall so I'm going to exchange the PB oval tilt mirrors for the rectangular ones.

Still deciding between oval or rectangular sinks.

I'd go with oval, you'll have enough rectangular shapes in one area.

yaya - I think you're right. Thanks!

I found some matching large framed mirrors and placed them over each sink and everyone loved how it looked. I would go with as large as you can. Its helpful especially after having so much mirror in there you dont want its replacement to feel inadequate. The pottery barn mirrors are lovely but might be too small. You can bring in some ovals from like lowes and some squares, and then test for size and return them, I know, its not so nice to just use a local hardware stores for size expamples but you would know what doesnt work and buy the pottery barn if the effect comes out right. Its a hassle returning things like mirrors by mail if they dont work out. Just a thought to help take all the guessing out of the equation.

In our small bathroom, we had originally thought to do a framed mirror, but quickly realized we needed the whole space mirrored for practical reasons and to make the bathroom seem larger. When we hung the smaller framed mirror, the space just seemed to shrink. We had also framed in an area to the right of the vanity to be a medicine cabinet, but were going to just have a wood door on it rather than mirror (at the last minute I decided it would look too cluttered). Would this work for you? Think inset cabinetry - not something that would stick out.

Pollyanna - that's a good idea. I should try different sizes before I order the PB mirrors. I love that they pivot but there is a big difference between the sizes and I don't have room for the extra large.

Daisy - your bathroom is beautiful! Definitely a full wall mirror done right :-). I can't tell from the photo -did you use the side cabinet?