Master Bathroom remodel Vanity Mirrors
Looking for advice on the proper size vanity mirror to choose for a large vanity (over 72") with only 1 sink? The contractor is moving the sink to the center and my plan was to have sconces on either side of the mirror. The problem I'm running into is the other side of the bathroom is my husband's vanity & it's much smaller (only 4ft.). I'm able to find a nice mirror for his side, but nothing matching only larger for my side. I think it would look weird with the two mirrors on my side like you see in a double vanity situation. Should I just go with a custom mirror & then how large? Originally it was just a large piece of beveled glass glued to the wall. Could I go with different shapes or vertical on one & horizontal on the other, if they are on different sides of the bathroom? Thanks in advance for any assistance!
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Brooke Howard
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Comments (3)Good for you for installing a single sink. 2 sinks is an overrated install. Have 60' vanity with single sink. The bathroom is the last refuge of privacy in this world. And brushing teeth and spitting it out together, really? Let's keep the fantasy alive with privacy. One at a time please....See MoreMirror advice for master bathroom vanity
Comments (8)Think of each sink on its own. I assume the sink will be centered in the 24" cabinet. So it can't be 24 inch wide, because you need space for a sconce on either side and the sconce should be a couple of inches from the mirror. So I would guess 20 to 22 inches wide maximum. So a search on the photos or products on Houzz to see if your cabinets come up. It is easier to make the right decision with some visuals. You can wait to until the cabinets are installed and the take on site measurements. I like rectangle mirrors the best for functionality....See MoreBrooke Howard
5 years ago
These are the faucets in satin nickel.
Marble field tile, hexagon on shower floor, dark tile on floor.
Vanity top marble- Fantasy Brown.
Brooke Howard
5 years ago
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
5 years agoBetter to have your lighting at face height using sconces. Here are some examples
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5 years agoBrooke Howard
5 years ago
Finally able to find the blueprints of the vanity cabinets. There will be an arch at the bottom with a recessed toe kick to make it look more like a piece of furniture.
mayflowers
5 years agoBrooke Howard
5 years agomayflowers
5 years agoYour husband's vanity looks fine. Your drawers look larger than your sink cabinet. For a 72" single sink vanity, I'd do a 32" sink base and 20" drawer bases. That's plenty of drawer storage. You'll need to know those measurements to order mirrors and place the sconces. Also to pick a sink that fits. Don't put a dinky sink in that large counter.
I might also bump the sink base out 2" to give it a little more prominence. The sink is the focal point, not the drawers. With the sink bumped out, you could put a valance or feet on the sink cabinet and separate valances/feet on the drawer bases. That way it won't look like a run of kitchen cabinets.
This has triple mirrors too. Sconces are mounted on mirrors.
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I like the molding on the drawer bases here. You don't stand there so you don't need a toe kick. Notice the ratio of the sink base to the drawers and how well that would work with the triple mirror idea.
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5 years agoartistsharonva
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoI like the natural swirls of the slab. But it's a lot of motion going on.
If using this, keep walls simple, so they don't compete or get too busy.
Here's a few similar installed to get an idea of what it will look like on top of vanity.
I like the lines going the direction above.
I don't care for the lines of the stone going this direction in photo below. Looks too striped & cuts up the flow.
I also think not having the 4" tall granite back splash is the best idea when using this type of high contrast, flow line granites.
I personally think it would of looked better without the backsplash more. I would of tiled down to the granite countertop instead.
If putting tile up behind try the tile. If no tile, then the 4" back splash is suggested to protect the walls from water damage.
Hopefully some other Houzzers can chime in & find some better example photos.
artistsharonva
5 years agoThis is an attractive alternative to the granite backsplash. It keeps the countertop on from visually looking like it's creeping up the wall. plus, it's challenging to line up the lines.
artistsharonva
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoIf it's less lines & a similar color wall behind, the granite backsplash blends in nicely.
The subtle similar tones with less line flow compliment well below.
kudzu9
5 years agoBrooke-
If you like the look of a wide mirror space you don't have to break it up to accommodate the sconces...they can be mounted on a single mirror. You just need to have holes cut where the electrical boxes will be. Here's what it looks like in one of my small bathrooms where I have two sconces, a full-width mirror, and also a wall-mounted faucet and handles that come through the mirror:
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