Mirror and light suggestion over 48” double vanity
I have this 48” double vanity in the kids bathroom. Was wondering what mirror you think would work best? I was thinking one shared rectangular mirror that is smaller than 48”. And for the light, should it be separate sconces or one longer light? If it matters, all fixtures will be gold, floor is gray hexagon tiles.
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everdebz
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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 mirrors and lights above a double vanity?
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PROJAN MOYER
2 years agomish8789
2 years agoThanks for the advice everdebz & Jan! Confirms my thought of just going with one mirror instead of two. The circular one is a great shape, I might just have to go with that :) So one long light across the vanity that is about the same size as the mirror would work? like this?
mish8789
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JAN MOYER
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JAN MOYER
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PROAmy Peltier Interior Design & Home
2 years agoWe might recommend doing two small rectangular mirrors, but you wouldn't be able to do sconces. If you do one big rectangular mirror it could work too. However you would have to do one big light over the top of the mirror. Below are just a few images of bathrooms we have done for our clients. Please note the mirrors and the light in the first image.
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2 years agomish8789
2 years agoThanks all. We ended up with one big silver mirror and placing two individual sconces above each sink. The wiring is done and items purchased. I’ll share pictures when it’s installed end of the month.
everdebz
2 years ago
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