Which mirror and light do you prefer?
My bathroom refresh has been on hold because I can’t make up my mind!
Pedestal sink stays and faucet has been ordered. Shower curtain will be a solid white with fringe. Floors are a light travertine tile. It’s a very small main bathroom used by guests and myself. There is only room for a sconce above the mirror. Which mirror and light combo do you like best?
Thanks!
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5 years agoI like the dark mirror, but not the light fixture. How about something that doesn't look like a lonely sconce. Something similar to these
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5 years agoMayflowers, the mirror is 24 x 24. I haven’t looked at bar sconces, because I thought there would be too much wall space between the mirror and the sconce. I have 50” of space from the top of my sink, to the middle of the light box. Here’s what I currently have...
Mirror is 23 x 34
Here’s the inspiration pic...
pamal66, thanks for the recommendations, I think I’m wanting a fixture that doesn’t look similar to what I have. My current fixture needs to be changed because it’s rusting. It’s around 16 years old, so time for a change!thanks!
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5 years agoI agree with DAB interior design. How about something like this 24" mirror?http://www.afinacorporation.com/afina-digital-catalog.html
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5 years agoWhat is the width of the pedestal sink? I like the contrast of the black mirror but I would not want it to be wider than the pedestal. It would be interesting to tape out the space where the mirror will go above your sink to determine if it is the right scale.
You might consider other high contrast / interesting mirrors.
Potterybarn Stella mirror
If you want to go with a single sconce, you need to reconfigure the electrical to have fixture boxes on either side of the mirror. A single sconce over the mirror will not look right. If you don't want to go to that trouble or cost, then choose a light that's appropriate for placement over a mirror. There are so many options out there.
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoAfter mocking up the black mirror, it’s out of the running, it doesn’t feel right, thanks!
pamal66, I also mocked up a 24” round. I think that leaves too much wall space between mirror and sconce. Thanks!
What type of above mirror sconce pairs well with arched type mirrors? Most inspiration pics show side sconces. Tubular?
This is another mirror I thought was pretty, but what type of sconce?
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5 years agoMayflowers, this mirror is 20 x 30. I think it might be the best scale. Thoughts on this combo...
Thanks for the replies and recommendations everyone!
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I like your 2 mirror picks. They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoAn alternative solution for having a place to put things on is a glass shelf with curved ends that would echo the curved lines of your sink. This would also solve the problem of too much wall space between the mirror and the light fixture.
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoFor extra storage, have you ever considered a recessed arched top or scallop top beveled mirror medicine cabinet?
http://www.afinacorporation.com/
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Mayflowers, after trying out a rectangular and a round mirror from Target, I’ve decided on round. Thinking about your comment, that the choices were looking depression era, made me realize, that’s not what I want. So, thank you!
Chispa, I have a ceiling light. Thanks!
So, polished nickel faucet, gold round mirror, which sconce finish?
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5 years agoYes, I do like Rejuvenation. My hesitation is their lights are custom and not returnable. The nickel one you like is from Schoolhouse. It also comes in brass, with a choice of shade. Made in USA.
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5 years agoI saw that your first choice said Schoolhouse in tiny letters but I missed the Satellite light when I went to their website because it's shown with a black shade.
I'm still not crazy about the clear shade. It seems to disappear. I can easily picture it with a white shade though. If I had to choose on looks along, I'd say the white saucer shade. I suppose the exposed bulb would give the same light as a clear shade so that shouldn't be a deciding factor.
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