Can you please tell us the dimensions of your mirror so we know if your mirror is the correct size for your vanity?

By the way, great job of letting us visualize the proportions of your sconces.

But I am a bit confused , is a sink going to be in the bedroom?

@loobab - the mirror is 23x28. No, the sink isn't going to be in the bedroom. ;-) Just using the bump-out as a place to help me visualize, since it matches the size of the vanity.

As far as I'm concerned - the mirror is perfect. I'm not one who believes that the mirror needs to be a few inches narrower than the vanity.

Carrie-

Thank you for explaining.

I think the light should be 60" high, that is, 60" from the floor.

The distance from the mirror seems okay, but you tell us how many inches that is?

@loobab - in that photo- the sconces are centered between the mirror edge and wall - so approve 9” centers. In the below photo, the near edge of the back plate is about 4” from the mirror:

PS: the cutouts don't represent any *actual* sconces. I'm trying to figure out the perfect size - and then look for it. These cutouts are: 16" total height, 5" square backplate and 7" width of shade.

PS: I also realize that I *could* hang the mirror horizontally for a more conventional fit, but I like it better vertically.

PSS: Mirror will likely move up a few inches to accommodate backsplash. It is where it is because that's where a picture was hanging...

Oh I see, that's good, because I was thinking that the paper sconce cutout looked a bit chunky for the thickness of the frame.

@loonbab - are you saying that the lampshade should be narrower that 7”? Or that 5” square is too big for the plate?

The sconce lights taped up in the photo are at about 64 inches. I am 5”3”, so would likely lower them a few inches.

From what I see, the shade and the square are fine together. But they are too big for the delicate frame. Maybe both should be smaller, or the same size shade with a smaller plate.

I would actually take your mirror to the lighting showroom, or if you are ordering lighting fixtures online, use a photo editing program to visualize your light fixtures next to mirror in the correct size proportion.

That is way beyond my capabilities, maybe another Houzzer here can guide you.

Thank you, Loobab - really good idea to take mirror to a showroom. AFAIK, Kay Lighting is the closest big showroom. I wish I had - and understood how to use - photo editing.

Carrie- RUN not walk to the lighting showroom before your area goes into Covid lockdown and lighting showrooms are deemed non-essential businesses.

@loobab - we are already in some degree of quarantine. I believe that most stores are open with precautions requiring physical distancing and face coverings.

Yes, but you never know!

Hope you and your family continue to stay in good health and in good supply of toilet paper.

Same to you, loolab. Several in my extended family had the virus, a few are still struggling with long term effects, though, thankfully, all our recovering. Be safe out there.

I think these are perfect. This time, the cutouts are based on these actual sconces:

Those sconces are not going to give you great lighting for a master bathroom, if its a guest or powder they will be fine.

RL - they accommodate 60w bulbs each, plus there will be recessed overhead general lighting. That’s not enough?

I do know enough not to trust everything on the Internet, but at least, according to rejuvenation, I should be OK.

Since you have recessed lighting above as well, the sconces will be fine for extra lighting on the sides of the mirrors, to reduce shadows. And later on you can always use a lighter shade if you feel these block too much light.

Calidesign - I guess it’s hard to tell from the photo, but the shades are white fabric!

I think these are better photos.

Again, knowing to take things with a grain of salt, the supplier website states that it produces ambient lighting.

The people at rejuvenation must be young and with great eyesight!!!

@chispa - how many watts per sconce do you think is needed?

You have the mirror oriented the correct way. Turning it sideways would look odd. The top of the mirror is usually around 72" from the finished floor, which looks to be about where you have it. Yes, you will want to lower the fixtures so that the light itself is at eye level. And you are right: do not trust the internet. Rejuvenation has it wrong. You will probably be ok with additional overhead lighting, but I have two sconces in my powder room with 60 watt bulbs, and it would not be enough light for anyone actually wanting to adjust makeup or shave.

Thank you, catbuilder. The paper cutout fixtures are roughly at eye level for me - I'm 5'3" and they are at 60".

Good to know about 60 watt bulbs. No one in this house wears makeup or shaves... well, any shaving that is done happens in the bath or shower - so that's OK.

Center of mirror can work best at 64-67 inches from floor......sconce bracket that attaches to wall can look best at 67 inches from floor.

Thank you, Susan Davis. I'm short-ish (5'3",) and my ceilings are low 85", so I think it's likely that I'll err on the side of a bit lower for the sconces - and maybe the mirror, depending on how it looks once the vanity/backsplash are installed.

Y'all have been super helpful!

The sconce height looks like it's OK, but the mirror is too small when compared to the vanity and the sconces.

Thank you, Beverly. In looking through Houzz vanity/mirror photos, I’ve noticed that - to my eye - mirrors often look oversized & overbearing. I realize that is the trend, and will keep an open mind until I finalize my decisions, but I’m not convinced I want to go the larger mirror route.

I actually agree with you and think that your smaller mirror looks better proportionally than that large mirror posted above.

@BeverlyFLADeziner - I *just* noticed that your first photo is a mockup of my own. Thanks so much. Funny that I didn't recognize it despite looking several times. I really appreciate the visuals!

its sometimes not about the wattage but about how the light is coming out, in this case mostly from the top and bottom not the sides. I also am not a huge fan of fabric shades in a bathroom as splashes and moisture happen. but that's just me.

Thank you, RL Relocation - I am hoping that at least some decent light comes out of the sides of the shade, but we'll see.

While white glass probably would have been my first choice, I do like the fabric softening of the hard bathroom fixtures. I'll probably use this bathroom for baths more than showers (I have a shower in my second bath, which is adjacent to my dressing room) and the alcove tub/shower is on the opposite end of the room. Also, the pocket door will rarely close, so at least any steam will diffuse.

I think they are going to be perfect!