one mirror or two for this space?
Hello - I have a big wall in our upstairs hallway. Not sure whether we should do one large mirror (though I am not sure it is large enough for the space), or two square ones side by side. The picture of the mirror is attached, though the dimension options are what is blue taped on the wall.. The chandelier can be seen in the photos and I don't want to take away from it as it's own piece.
Questionw: Is the single mirror too small for the wall space? Are the two mirrors too much for the wall space given the amount of frame that each mirror has?
Anyone who has a good gut on these things - please weigh in!! Thank you!.
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vanity mirrors one vs. two?
Comments (11)I also think one for dramatic impact, and it will make it easier to view yourself than in two smaller ones with a gap between them....See MoreBathroom vanity mirrors; one or two and lighting
Comments (7)Thanks all or your input! I'm going with two. Two is what I originally thought but then fell in love with the PB Astor Double-Width Mirror (a 58" X 40 beveled mirror framed with beveled mitered pieces of mirror). It's the only large mirror that fit the idea I had in my head for how I pictured the space with "one large mirror", but it seems to have been discontinued on PB and there is no duplicate to be found (I even went to a glass store to see if they could make it and they cannot). So two mirrors it is. My base tile that was on backorder (giving me more time to work through all this) gets installed tomorrow so now I just have to figure out/order the lights....either overhead, or sconces that would be squeezed in. There will only be 6" of space next to the right-side mirror so I'm leaning toward overhead....See MoreOne Mirror vs Two Mirrors in MCM master bath (and backsplash question)
Comments (10)@HKO HKO, thanks! That second photo (with mirror shelf) is one I've been eyeing for several months! I initially intended to copy that look...until it dawned on me I don't have an alcove vanity! lol Re going without a backsplash, that is something I've pondered. Unlike our resident River Otter, my husband and I know how to keep water in the sink! :-D Sometimes I have to catch myself when I realize I might be considering a certain style only because "everyone" on Houzz/IG does it (or seems to). The skinny mirror look woke me up to that. I'm definitely aiming for a simple, streamlined look and, to me, that seems to work best by keeping vertical surfaces streamlined as well....See MoreOne or two vanity lights with single mirror?
Comments (5)Aaron- Here is a useful explanation from Fine Homebuilding of what I was talking about in my comment above: Avoid shadows at the mirror Vanity lighting is the most important task lighting and can make or break your bathroom experience. A light, or row of lights, above the mirror to light your face creates shadows under your eyes, cheekbones, nose, and chin that make you look tired, heavier, and older. Cross illumination is much more flattering. By placing vertical lights at eye level on both sides of the face, you eliminate shadows. Generally, use lights with some sort of shielding here, whether it’s frosted glass, acrylic fabric, or some other material. Especially if it’s a fluorescent bulb, this softens the light and adds warmth....See Moreverizonmarianne
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoverizonmarianne
2 years agoOK - I appreciate all who are saying NO mirror....I don't want to do a gallery wall because we have two of them :) How about an abstract, neutral tan, gray white canvas? Something very neutral. I have included pictures of two that I found as an alternative to the mirror. They look similar, but are differnt according to the descriptions.
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
2 years agoYawn........ mirrors? Will they be interesting or just reflect the glare of the lights?
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elcieg
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoOdd man out here, but I don't think that upstairs wall will show anything well...too high up to be eye level, and the railing interfers with viewing. I suggest paint that hall wall a light, bright color and searching for something to go on the railing.
Or, wall paper :
Wallpaper and take advantage of the panels going up the stairs and mimic them on the bare hall wall.
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