Half bathroom needs some "oomph"
Recently painted and changed light fixture but now need a mirror. This half bathroom has a window so we get natural light. I know the vanity is not updated but for now, will have to do. What shape mirror and should it match the brushed nickel light fixture?
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last yearYou have a traditional vanity and a modern light fixture. Unless you plan on painting the vanity bright color you want something that bridges the two styles. I like the idea or a frameless mirror in rectangular or geometric.
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last yearlast modified: last yearConsider a pivot mirror. I have 2 classic Minka Lavery pivot mirrors: one in each of my upstairs bathrooms. My husband expertly installed them. They are well made and great quality too. They come in all types of finishes, shapes, and sizes. Check out Minka Lavery’s website!
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last yearYour photo is a bit distorted, in terms of the actual scale of the vanity, light fixture, etc. - so this visual is also a bit off. But hopefully, this gives you the general idea; and I like this hexagon shape - except, on this one, I would go with a silver finish, to complement your light fixture, etc.
Alternatively, something like this octagon shape shown below might be fun. I like the glam element on this one. And although it is noted as having a gold frame, a few of the reviewers say that the frame is more of a copper/rose gold. So if you wanted to mix metals a bit, this could be one option; and the gold/copper would pick up on the warmth of your vanity, granite and floor.
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last yearPersonally I think the vanity light is over kill, I would not put 4k bulbs in a powder room, that will light up mars. the issue is because of the size of the vanity light, the mirror is going to end up looking small. The mirror needs to be scaled to the size of the vanity itself, otherwise you will keep making the vanity look smaller.
You could also change out the faucet to something a bit taller to give more umpph and change out the cabinet hardware. this is a terrible mock up but the angle was hard.
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