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Contemporary Bathroom Mirrors

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

I'm remodeling a condo with 3 bathrooms. Trying to decide on vanity mirrors.

1-- Wall to wall & backsplash to ceiling (in the master wall to wall is possible but it's large at 100 inches wide). In the other two mirror would start at a wall and end at one side of the vanity so there would be one unfinished edge (then a space for toilet and then shower)

2-- Large mirrors, but with some space around them (I'm leaning in this direction but not sure if they should be framed, have a raw edge, or if there is a nice way to finish an edge).

Trying to stay with a contemporary, relatively minimalist design and keep the previous lighting in same locations (I know many will want to comment that it should go on the sides and not above).

I'm told that using a frame or beveled edge is a bit busy and/or more traditional . (I had been considering a thin silver frame just to cover the unfinished edges). But I don't know enough about mirror finish options. Is there a nice clean way to finish the edges without a frame? Any suggestions?

Sinks 20" wide bowls. Thinking of lighting similar to first pic . Approx. 24" wide.

Vanity concept pics below that.

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts!

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kudzu9
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
You don't need to finish the edges. I have a contemporary home and all the bathroom mirrors simply have a polished edge. It looks finished, and doesn't draw attention.

The mirrors in two of the bathrooms single mirrors that are glued flat to the wall; the ones in the master hide built-in medicine cabinets and float about an inch off the wall supported by a simple, inset wood frame that matches the cabinetry:

I've never felt that the mirrors in any of the bathrooms needed frames or any edge treatment.
indierhythm
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you kudzu9 - I appreciate that. I haven't seen a polished edge so I had hoped that was an option.
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We're redoing two bathrooms right now. I like the look of beveled edge mirrors over each sink, which will be replacing the previous length-of-the-vanity,no-special-edge mirrors.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I happen to like good lighting above mirrors instead of sconces. I have halogen lighting above my mirrors and those fixtures light up my whole bathroom . As for the type of mirror that depends a lot on the vanity style IMO also do you need storgae if so consider some of the really nice contemporary medicine cabinets .

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