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Mirrors and lightening over a 100 inch one sink vanity in master bath

Kelly Oesterblad

2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

orignially had one sink off set to the left, we are moving it into the center. Not sure what to do about the lightening and the mirror. I have thought about a large lighted mirror but not sure if I would need a light above the mirror as well or on the sides, maybe even small can lights in the ceiling? Really has me stumped and can’t move forward until we decide on lighting and mirrors

So I’m thinking about doing a 60 inch mirror and putting wall scones on either side and a light above mirror. The mirror needs to be replaced anyway. Can I do black and bronze light fixture? My faucets, shower fixtures etc. are all black…

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

2 years ago

IMO achange of vanity would be a huge improvement and I would leave the mirror it is the right size and then go with a large bath bar in LEDs 4000K for lighting using the same electrical you have now

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HU-187528210
2 years ago
The cheapest option would be to do a larger mirror and a new light in the existing spot.

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Instead of centering the sink , would you add another one?

Did yes, you can do two, pretty, decorative mirrors above each one
Kelly Oesterblad
Original Author
2 years ago
no, we are not adding another sink, there is a smaller vanity on the other side that my husband uses. I am not looking for the cheapest, just something that looks nice and is functional as well
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ptreckel
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Rather than an overhead light, I would have a centered mirror and sconces on either side. Far more flattering, especially if this is your area for putting on makeup, etc.
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I would not do can lights near a vanity since overhead lighting is so unflattering. What new vanity are you going with? I love lighting that goes through big mirrors - takes a little more skill but the end result is !!! You can also build a frame around a large mirror with trim pieces so you don’t have to downsize your mirror to get a pretty tableau
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2 years ago
How is the existing lighting? If it works well, I'd replace it with a similar (in function!) one in the same spot. I agree with Patricia about the mirror size and shape. You might go for a different style, but the size and shape work well and can be inspiration for the new one.
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2 years ago
I like recessed lights, but don't go too small, put them on a dimmer. Frame the existing mirror if it is in good shape. Replacing existing light would be easiest if you do not want to reroute electrical. If you do a lighted mirror you will most likely still need additional light. I think they are really more looks than function and they aren't really cheap, considering the additional electrical need.
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We wanted to share with you some ideas on how you might do the lighting and mirror in your bathroom. Since you are moving the sink to the middle you could choose to do just a mirror over the sink or a mirror that's larger and covers the whole vanity area. You could choose to do pendant lights, or one of the other two lighting options you see below.

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