Size/placement of mirrors over vanity
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Comments (9)the plate that covers the electrics has to be big enough to cover the hole in the mirror SJ, yes, exactly what I was thinking about. I have a 5-light fixture and an appropriately sized wall plate. The good news is, I really like my light, so that's not likely to change anytime soon. The finish on my frame looks so much better after a second coat. Liquid Leaf, quite the stuff. I will definitely live with it and hope it will be good for the long haul....See MoreBathroom mirror size over double vanity - single or double?
Comments (10)I prefer two mirrors as well because I think it gives a more balanced look and it provides defined spaces, his and hers in our case. Your statement about wanting to make it so that 3 people can use it is what has me curious though, is this a what if type scenario or is a 3rd person actually going to be in there all the time? The reason I ask is because DH and I used to make choices based on the what if's a lot. We'd spend the money or compromise on what we really wanted only to never have those "what if's" materialize. We bought a crew cab truck so if we needed to we could tote people but never once did anyone sit back there. We turned a room (that could have been my craft room) in to a guest room and in 10 years it's only been used a handful of times and an air mattress would have worked just as well. So if you want the big mirror because it will actually be used in the context you're planning for, great...then there's a need and that would be the more functional choice for your situation, but if you're just thinking well maybe 3 people might need it, then don't focus on that and do what is more practical for your every day living. KWIM? (And Ida is right, about the two lights)...See MoreWhat size mirror will look good over a 55 in vanity?
Comments (6)In terms of proportion anyway. But you're right, round mirrors are a little different. I wouldn't get one any larger than 40". Also, if you get a frame you may want to match it to your hardware. Here is a photo of a round mirror with a size proportional to your vanity. Of course the placement of the mirror also depends on how tall you are. I wouldn't get a round mirror any larger than this....See MoreNeed help with size of mirror over a 68 inch vanity.
Comments (5)You can have mirror cut to any size by a glass shop, but if this is a bathroom that is used every day for getting ready in the morning (not the powder room), if I were you I would engage an electrician to have sconces on either side of a smaller mirror. The light you get from sconces is much, much better than overhead lighting. This isn't a big job and if you pay for it once you'll have it forever. A decorative mirror will look better than a big mirror too. If you do go with a big mirror, frame it in some type of molding so it doesn't look like a tract home mirror....See MoreRelated Professionals
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