What size round mirror for 48” vanity with 2 sconces

4 years ago

We’re building a house and I’ve got two bathroom with 48” vanities. I’m going to do two sconces on either side of a preferably round mirror. What size mirror should I be looking for?

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BeverlyFLADeziner

4 years ago

All depends on the size of things but I'd hope for something more than 30"

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
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IMo on such a small vanity a fixture above a mirror would be a better choice that way the mirror could be larger than 2’ which is what you will need and only if you have very skinny sconces
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Elements of Design
4 years ago
Hi Sarah,

For a vanity that is 48" wide, you'd probably want to get a mirror that's between 20" to 30" inches in diameter. It also depends on the placement of the sconces. If you want to fit the sconces within the 48" wide vanity, you'd probably want a smaller-sized diameter mirror to account for the spacing between the two sconces. However, if you're okay with the sconces being spaced out beyond the 48" wide vanity, then you can go with the larger 30" mirror to possibly a 35" diameter mirror.

These are some round mirrors that we would recommend and that are between 20" to 30" diameters:

Maru Mirror

Rosa MIrror

Sola Mirror

Ora Mirror

For sconces, if you're still deciding on what sconces to get, these are some sconces that we'd recommend (The PDF's on the site will provide you with add'l info & specs):

Tessa Sconce

Fiammi Sconce

Lean On Me Sconce

Sophia Surface Mount

We hope this information will help you make a more informed decision on your home decoration needs.

Very Best,

Tai Truong

Elements of Design

3400 Medford Street

Los Angeles, CA 90063

tai@lusivedecor.com
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
Sorry there is no way 30” will allow even really skinny sconces you would have 6” on either side .
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BeverlyFLADeziner
4 years ago

This will fit because a round mirror falls away from the sconce.
poorgirl
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I am also in the same position, 48” vanity and wanting light on each side of the mirror. We currently have a light above the mirror in the existing bathroom and i hate it.
I would prefer a round mirror but if i need to go a different shape for the 2 lights then i would , could anyone please advise what the best shape would be along with recommending a light. I have a wall on one side and open on the other side .I am looking at chrome lights and fixtures.
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