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Anyone still use wall to wall mirrors in a bathroom?

5 years ago

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We have a 1960 mid century modern house with wall-to-wall mirrors in both main bathrooms. I’m changing one to a large lighted mirror, but the other I’m replacing with another wall-to-wall mirror that goes all the way to the ceiling. So it’s even larger than before. I like the existing layout because the room is small and the sink is angled into a corner and has a corner mirrored medicine cabinet builtin above It. I think the mirrors make the room look larger and brighter, and match the style of the house, but I never see anyone using that anymore. I’m still going to use it, but I was wondering what other people think about those old wall-to-wall mirrors?

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BeverlyFLADeziner

5 years ago

Other than powder rooms, I don't see many reasons to use a framed mirror.

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ci_lantro
5 years ago
I have them; original to the house. No reason to change because the bathrooms are small and none of them have windows. The mirrors make the room appear larger help make the room brighter. Had them in our previous house, too.

I like them; no frames to gather dust and lint.
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beckysharp Reinstate SW Unconditionally
5 years ago
trescool, do you have a photo?
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houssaon
5 years ago
I think they look good in the right situation. Here is a perfect example. It really amplifies the space.
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Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
5 years ago
It sounds to me like you are following the lead of the house as opposed to the current fashions, so it's hard to imagine you could go wrong.

Of course a picture would be helpful for a more informed discussion.
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Anne Duke
5 years ago
I had one and replaced with one too. I wanted three sconces and it was the only reasonable way to get the lights and mirror over the sinks without crowding. This time it’s framed. I have no window, but I do have a large skylight.
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ck_squared
5 years ago
I like the modern look of full mirrors rather than the framed mirrors that were the trend when we redid 2 bathrooms a few years ago. So that's what we put in our hall bath and master. Master is virtually wall to wall. Hall bath is full up to the ceiling.
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
For smaller baths, large mirrors are great. Some use beveled edge mirror frames for a updated look. I think you are on the right track.
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Original Author
5 years ago
Those look very pretty.
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Original Author
5 years ago
Here’s a picture of the current bathroom. (Please excuse the mess. Our other two bathrooms have been demo’d and we have to put everything in one.)There was originally a mirrored door to the medicine cabinet which we will be replacing. I’m also mounting two side lights adjacent to the mirrored door, and replacing the can lights with a pretty flush mount modern LED chandelier. The vanity will be in the same style, but bamboo, with a quartz countertop and waterfall feature on the left. The shower wall is being replaced with a glass wall adjacent to the quartz. We are planning a zero threshold shower.
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Original Author
5 years ago
Here’s a picture from the other side
J Kay
5 years ago
I’m not a big fan but I wouldn’t say they are outdated by any means. If you like them keep them. :)
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User
5 years ago
Mirrors really open up a small space.
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kippee
5 years ago
I prefer large mirrors that go up to the ceiling. They enlarge the space and reflect more light. I think small mirrors, particularly two separate mirrors for double sinks break up the space and look cluttered.
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saratogaswizzlestick
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Large mirrors that go up to the ceiling are great. I have my lights installed over the mirror too they just drill thru for the wires.
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