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Pro advice needed for bathroom mirror sizing

last year

I need pro advice on mirror sizing for my master bathroom. I don’t know where to stop the height of the unframed & unbeveled mirror. The width of the mirror will be from one wall corner to the shower tile filling the space. Should I take the mirror to the ceiling, stop at the height of the glass enclosure, or somewhere else? I have also considered removing the glass enclosure and replacing it with a glass enclosure that goes taller to the ceiling and then taking the mirrors up the height of the shower window. I appreciate all suggestions!

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Sabrina Alfin Interiors

last year

I'd have the sconces mounted on top of the mirror, as we did here:

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And then I'd stop the top of the mirror to align with the top of the shower glass. I think it would look nice to frame it, but you don't have to.

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chispa
last year
Why unframed and unbeveled? The bathroom is very plain so you could do 2 beautiful framed mirrors to add some detail to the bathroom.

Looks like ceilings are close to 10.5 ft and glass enclosure at 8.5 ft? Glass enclosure height is fine. No need to spend money on something no one will notice ... spend it on the amazing mirrors.
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I am reading this thread for current preferences.Not trying to jack it but the mirrors are what I am thinking of removing! I am planning a master bath remodel. I currently have a recessed 76 inch vanity with a full wall mirror behind the vanity and 1 the deepth of the vanity on each side. So basicaly the first pic with Mirrors on the sides as well, vanity to ceiling. I thought this was a very dated look.?? The lighting is pot lights above the vanity. I was going to take down the mirrors and replace with either one large mirror with center mounted sconce behind vanity and matching sconces on each side retaining pot lights above. Or replace mirrors with 2 smaller mirrors, 1 behind each sink with a sconce in the middle and on each side. The mirrors would not be vanity to ceiling, just normal size with either tile or wood trim on the wall to surround. If people still like that huge mirror look I could leave the vanity and mirrors and just change out the vanity top, remove 4x4 grouted tile top! Thoughts?
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Original Author
last year
Great advice! Thanks much!
chispa
last year
I have done what Sabrina suggested when I had a single vanity with 2 sinks, but for the OP, they have so much space for a nice mirror with the individual vanities.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
Stop the mirror at the top of the shower glass or run it to the ceiling.
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Original Author
last year
Love this also! Thank you!
chispa
last year
There is no right or wrong way, only personal preference! Do what you like best.
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Mrs Pete
last year
The width of the mirror will be from one wall corner to the shower tile filling the space.

Good choice -- this is so much better than small, trendy mirrors that are popular right now. A wider mirror gives you more light in the room /allows you to see your outfit better.

I'd stop the mirrors at the top of the shower enclosure.
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