I remember you had a layout thread and found it. Why are you not putting the three sconces on the mirror wall like in your original plan? Did you end up with a vanity with the sinks right against the walls?

If the sinks are separated that much on your long vanity and you're stuck with sconces on the side wall, I'd put a double sconce in the middle to fill up some of the blank expanse of mirror. If it mounts on the mirror, it will bounce the light. You'll get the bigger mirror you like and some reflected light.

Hi mayflowers, good memory! I should have linked that post. http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/3570773/best-vanity-layout?n=3

i have a mild preference for the 3 drawer stack layout, as I think it is less busy. That puts the sinks fairly close to the wall. If I want to center the mirrors on the sinks, I thought putting the sconces on the side walls would allow for more mirror. I didn't think that was a bad thing...is there a reason why you don't like sconces on the side wall? You make a good point about the double sconce, although that might mean I need to go back to the store to look at other light options. Maybe I need to revisit the vanity layout as well, if sinks are closer together perhaps I avoid this problem altogether?

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Seems like every time I try and make a choice, I second guess it due to unanticipated factors! Good thing I'm not in a hurry. :)

I don't like my elbows crowded at the sinks, but you'd have tiny side drawers, which are expensive and not very useful. How much wall space will you have between the sink edge and wall with that vanity? Where inches matter, undermount sinks and 4" wide bar sconces could make it work. If the vanity is custom, you could make the sink bases a few inches wider too (15" drawers).

In the first pictures, the center of the sink is about 15" from the wall. If I do a four drawer stack, it could look something like the below. That still might require a 3rd sconce anyway.

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It was your layout thread from November that I had seen. I missed the one you linked to.

I would prefer the sink position in the second drawing, since we live with the other position and hate it. If we use the sink against the wall, we take a step to the center anyway, so in your case you'd both stand off-center of the sink. I thought your drawers would be too small at 9" but you'll have the sink base drawers.

Do you have a link to your sconces?

Since we have a 60" vanity equivalent to your two 30" sink bases, I mocked it up so that DH and I stood at the center of your 20" sinks and we were very comfortable. Now if we both did our hair at the same time, our elbows would touch.

Thank you so much mayflowers for doing a real world test! That is super helpful to me. I could also look at smaller sinks to gain more separation, my measurements were based on a 18" basin. I was considering these sconces through my local store, as I like Hudson Valley's polished nickel finishes.

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You'd want the sconces just above eye height to get the most light. Are you not having a light over the toilet, tub and over the shower?

I would disagree with your lighting designer and also put a fixture in the center of the bathroom so you don't have harsh side shadows.

I have seen House of Antique Hardware mentioned on the home decor forum.

The double Margeaux is 12 3/4". If you decide to use only two sconces, I could see using double sconces if they fit. 78" is a lot of wall to fill. I might even consider them on the side walls if you go that route.

The other thing to consider with going to a smaller sink is the proportions of the sinks to the 78" counter and to the 30" sink base.

Here's what I found while searching for sconce photos.

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The thick mirror frame shrinks the space when there's only two. The lights look undersized to me though.

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Centered sinks with three sconces. No straight-on photo unfortunately.

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cpartist, thanks for your comment! I was originally planning on a semi-flush mount in the center of the room, and a recessed light in the shower, but the lighting designer suggested I stick to all recessed lights. We did not discuss their exact placement, but right now I only have one can light over the bathtub. The designers perspective is that additional ceiling bling will detract from the focal point of the room, which she feels should be the vanity. She may have a point.

mayflowers, thank you for the pictures! I like the proportions of the first photo, but I think practically I'd benefit from larger mirrors and based on your experiment those sinks seem awfully close to the walls. I agree that the lights in the 2nd photo seem too little, but I see recessed lighting above that supplements. Again, the sinks are in the configuration where they are close to the wall. Perhaps my best option is photo #3 with lighting through the mirror, but with a 1 : 2 : 1 sconce style like in photo #1? (I find those more in line with my personal style)

If you're doing the side by side sink bases, a single sconce in the center may be a better fit. I like the clean lines of the Margeaux though. It's a little dressier if that's what you're aiming for. I searched on sconces and didn't have time to look for ones with a vanity with adjacent sink bases. You might try a search though.

I think you need a recessed light over the toilet for cleaning purposes.