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What kind of sconces to go with these vanity mirrors?

5 years ago

Hello! I can't decide what kinds of sconces to put with these mirrors! there will be 3 sconces. I like modern, mid century, art deco, eclectic styles. I'm not to fond of rustic or traditional. The mirrors and cabinet hardware is a matte/ brushed gold color, and the faucets are chrome. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

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Creative Visual Concepts, Kevin Strader

5 years ago

I think you need to go with a simpler sconce since there is so much going on with the mirrors.

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Barnes Custom Builders
5 years ago
The purist sconces (to match the faucet line ) may actually work well. They have a streamline style.
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holeinwall
5 years ago
Something like this.
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C K
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you for your suggestions. The purist sconces look a little boring to me. I like the ones holeinwall posted. Where can I find those? Would mid century globes be too crazy?
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Designer Drains
5 years ago
LOVE the mirror, I am a sucker for anything art deco. This is one of my favorites right now.
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Barnes Custom Builders
5 years ago
I really like the ones that holeinone posted. I'm just trying to picture if the faucets are going to look odd with an ornate mirror and ornate sconces. I don't really get an art deco vibe from the faucet - like i do with the mirror and the two sconces posted.
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otterkill
5 years ago
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5 years ago
Something like otterkill's suggestion. It references the mirror but doesn't try to compete with it.
C K
Original Author
5 years ago
Attempting eclectic is hard! Would something like this work? It reminds me of otterkill's, and similar to the purist as well. I really love Designer Drains option too, but it might look a little to elaborate.
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Barnes Custom Builders
5 years ago
I like those!!
otterkill
5 years ago
I'm in love with holeinone sconces! But I think it would definitely be competing with the mirror.
houssaon
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
You don't have a lot of space between the two mirror and on the ends. I really like the one you just posted, but it is 13.5 inches tall.

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This photo shows it closer to the mirror.
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Renov8or
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I like these from Cedar and Moss:

Or the Sutton Double Sconce from Restoration Hardware:
C K
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks for making a picture!!! I wish I could do that!!
kudzu9
5 years ago
C K-

I have the 2-light tube sconces you posted above in my master bath (in a different finish) and they provide good light. I think they are innocuous enough to work with your cool, but very assertive mirrors.
houssaon
5 years ago
CK - I like the scones you picked and if the photoshop Creative Visual Concepts, Kevin Strader

did is accurate, they look like they fit well. As much as I like the honey gold finish, maybe you should think of using the same finish as your faucet. That will let the mirrors stand out more while still having elegant sconces.

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