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Need design help for finishing details

8 years ago

My downstairs powder room/laundry revamp will actively kick off soon and I have a few details that arent fixed yet.

Here is my Olioboard of the choices so far, the only questionable items in it are the knobs and the bird tiles.

One wall of the space will have the toilet and the vanity as depicted above. It's a post and beam house, so there is post in the corner with the ship's knee coming out over the toilet. The vanity will be centered under a window, so there cannot be a mirror over the vanity. I would like a mirror on the wall that flanks the vanity.

I am looking for ideas for the shape and finish of mirror to use, and for a flushmount light for the room. I am attracted to mirrors like this, is this too busy. Note: the windows in the room are casement no muntins. Maybe a simple wood frame mirror would be better.

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8 years ago

I would not do a grid mirror. Even though it's a powder room, the mirror is a functional thing. Love your colors.

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User
8 years ago
I would go with the more simple approach. You said this is a small bathroom and there is already enough on your board to give the space the interest you're going after. The mirror would (at least for me) be time to edit.
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localeater
Original Author
8 years ago
Darn! I know you are both right, and now I will have to give that pretty mirror up.
User
8 years ago
You have great taste, so I'm not sure what you're seeing in that mirror, I'm completely not a fan. I think the solid w/wood frame will offer a simple elegance.
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Annie Deighnaugh
8 years ago
Love the bird! I do like bird cage knobs, but I don't want to clean them so I don't have them.

I'm with the others, no to that mirror. It's lovely, though, so maybe you can use it someplace else.

There are sooo many things they do to frame mirrors. Take a look at "rustic mirrors" in google and pinterest...a plethora of options are out there.
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User
8 years ago
No to mirrors, no to knobs--- both look dated.

Yes to bird tiles, black silhouette always in, even if birds are a somewhat peaked trend.
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localeater
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks lukkirish, Annie, and kswl. I will keep looking for a mirror.

Agreed, birdcage knobs are a pain to clean I thought I might use them here but have decided against them. Am now thinking of something like these

The bird tile is still a maybe, love it and birds have always been my thing so not worrying about trendiness. My concern is that the greens may not play nicely together. Have to wait to see the vanity in place with all the other elements to decide if it works for me.

Anyone have any ideas for a flushmount ceiling light?
OutsidePlaying
8 years ago
I like the new knob selection better since they pick up the copper from the sink.

Here is a link to a couple of flushmount lights I found at a local lighting shop. Not sure if you're looking for anything with a little bling (2nd option has a little bit) or something more tailored. Sorry I can't post a photo so hope these links will work.

http://richardslighting.com/search_individual_result.asp?current=630494

http://richardslighting.com/search_individual_result.asp?current=632060
Annie Deighnaugh
8 years ago
I like the square knob best.

Maybe a pierced tin ceiling fixture?
localeater
Original Author
8 years ago
OutsidePlaying I like your first choice and its a contender.

Annie I love the pierced tin, but this is a powder/laundry and I need functional lighting and all those shadows would make me bonkers.

Here are some of the ones I am considering

I really like the first one but worry that the amber glass may make the lighting aspect insufficient.

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