Yes, I can picture it. One in the center that's shorter than the two on either side. That would be my choice. Monica

We had 80's style ceiling mounted lights above our vanities in most of the baths in our home. During our remodel, we are rerouting the wiring to put in traditional wall-mounted light fixtures. The reroute is really no big deal, wiring wise. It is a bit tricky to match some ceiling textures for the patching that needs to be done, though. In the rooms with little lighting, I look for light bars that can take a high wattage and it has really brightened up the rooms. There are restrictions regarding hanging lights over water. I know that where I live, a pendant light would not pass code over a tub, but I'm not sure about over a sink. Anyway, just thought I would chime in. Hope you get more responses. Sandy

Whether there is enough light depends on the total amount of light produced by the bulb (in lumens / candela) and the amount lost through the shade. LED lighting can be found in various temperature colors (2700k for warm white to ~ 5000k for daylight).

You're both right: I can't sacrifice function for form on this one. This is the mirror where I'll be doing makeup, so good lighting is a must. There is a window next to the vanity so that will help in some situations, and probably make it worse (lots of light on one side, none on the other) in other situations. Does anyone have a feel for what sort of wattage is good to shoot for in this application? Stacey I seem to remember that your lights are 60w and I know you're unhappy with them, so I guess something over that for sure. I feel like I'm spinning my wheels here. I remember thinking about this when I bought those sconces originally and I was happy that they were 120 watts. That seems like ages ago, but it was probably only two months ago. My brain is just fried with all the facts, figures and dimensions I've been carrying around in that I have forgotten some of the basics. OK, so new priority list for the new pendants: 1. bright (? watts), 2. not a colored shade (a blue face can't be good for makeup application, 3. style. Please keep the good points and suggestions coming!