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last year

We’ve built a home. Transitional style.
Oil rubbed bronze w highlights for fixtures. Deciding on mirror(s) for master bath. What’s in style?
I’d like a rectangle instead of oval.
Any suggestions? I also need mirrors for 3 others baths. One thing at a time, but this will get me started, hopefully :)

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Mrs Pete

last year

Since your vanity is in an alcove, go with one large mirror -- wall-to-wall. It'll make the room feel larger, and it'll reflect lots of light from that big window over the tub. You'll get a better view of yourself /your whole outfit from any portion of the room. It'll be much less busy than the trendy individual mirrors. One large mirror is a classic that exists outside of trends, so it won't look out of date in a few years.

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Jennifer K
last year
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I'd put up one mirror, the full width of the vanity alcove. Then it doesn't matter where you stand, you'll be able to see what you need to. To make it less plain, I'd frame the mirror in the same moulding and paint colour you used for the door trim.

If you do decide to put up 2 mirrors, the tiltable ones are really nice. They make it easy to look at yourself, regardless of your height.
chispa
last year
You have 10 ft ceilings and 8 ft doors, right? I would look for mirrors that are at least 4 ft tall, so your electrical boxes might be installed a bit low and need to be moved up. My view is what is the point of doing higher ceilings if you end up installing short fixtures/items meant for lower ceilings. You need to scale things up for the higher ceilings.
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Leslie
Original Author
last year
Thank you Jennifer. I have thought about the one long wide mirror. Framing it in the same moulding is a thought. I have seen some beveled edged mirrors that look nice. Would you go rectangle? Or oval?
Leslie
Original Author
last year
Thank you Chispa. I’ll check into raising the vanity lights. They aren’t in yet.
Jennifer K
last year
If I we doing 1 long, framed mirror, I'd go rectangular.
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FrameMyMirror
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We would recommend looking for mirrors like our Highland Mirrors which offer that rectangular shape but with softer, rounded edges. These are great for going over double vanities! Attached photo for reference.
stiley
last year
Could you do something like this and have sconces on the side?
anj_p
last year
Pottery barn has this pivot mirror, which is what I really wanted for our bathroom but couldn't get them in time. Opted for a cheap target mirror and regret my decision.

https://www.potterybarn.com/products/kensington-mirror/?pkey=s~kensington%20mirror~14
Leslie
Original Author
last year
Thank you. I think I like the one wide mirror idea.
Leslie
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Framed or not?
Leslie
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Framed or not ?
Leslie
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last year
Oh my, sorry.
Anne Duke
last year
I have an alcove and did one large mirror with three sconces set in. Definitely not going to be replaced, and I like it 6 years later. Advantages as stated above.
Mrs Pete
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I'd choose a mirror custom cut to fit edge-to-edge within that alcove ... but if you choose one that's a little smaller than your alcove, yes, framed. A bevel is just a different type of frame.

With a wide mirror, I'd consider pendant lights instead of sconces. But put the lights on dimmer switches ... this mirror would mean double the light, so you'd want the ability to "turn it down".
Leslie
Original Author
last year
Thank you Anjp, I had thought about the tilt, but not sure I like the side knobs where it tilts.
Leslie
Original Author
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Thanks Mrs Pete! I like the full width mirror idea :)
There’s a place that will handle that locally. If I can’t use dimmer can I get lower wattage bulbs?
Leslie
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I love the mirrors! Now on to decor. I didn’t get edge to edge because of the outlet.
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Lisa Caudill Designs
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Leslie
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Thank you Lisa. I did decide on the end to end. Irritating pictures. Now I need decor. Houzz is the best!!
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Lisa Caudill Designs
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Did you decide on any colors or anything for the adjoining bedroom?
Leslie
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Yes we did. SW Fluer de so after agonizing. This is before the shades went up. Picking curtains 😬
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Lisa Caudill Designs
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Did you have anything else for these rooms or did you want some help with all that?
Leslie
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Oh, mistake this is the master bedroom. A little bigger. Would love some suggestions.
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Lisa Caudill Designs
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OK pulling some ideas together. Do you have room dimensions for both by chance? Also looks like you like modern farmhouse style, is that right?
Leslie
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Yes, modern farmhouse, transitional. Here’s a pic with the bed. I want to retain the view if I can. King bed fits another way but we like this so far.
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Leslie
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Thank you ! Room is 17’8 x 15’
Leslie
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I was think of a purple leaf comforter and solid rug. Maybe curtains.
Leslie
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Lisa Caudill Designs
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What about a bench under the windows? Yes, light curtains with a black rod that is mounted at the top of the wall. Hadn't gotten that far.
Leslie
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Yes, I think that would look really nice. One in the middle or 2 under each set of windows.? This interior design is hard work!

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