Type of Mirror behind a 48" vanity
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Help me decide on type of bathroom mirror(s)
Comments (5)I like a mirror with a frame stained to match the cabinetry like this first picture or two separate mirrors centered above each sink each with a fixture centered above each mirror. In this second photo there are sconces but I can imagine it with lights like one linked here, a pair of them, each centered over the two mirrors. A site to shop for possible lights is lightingdirect. Here is a link that might be useful: two bulb down facing vanity light...See MoreMirror Size for 48" Vanity?
Comments (4)It will be too narrow I'm afraid. Unless you decide to change the light fixture for a smaller one/put sconces on the side.. Any possibility to do a mock-up? Even if you draw it quickly on a piece of paper-will be helpful. Or put a tape on that wall just to see where the edges will be. Because it might look great horizontally but might look a bit awkward too. Depends on the frame, and how your light fixture goes, etc. If it was something smaller I'd advise you to try it and return it if it doesn't work.But mirrors are heavy and, frankly, a pain.....See MoreTwo 48" vanities in a master bath???
Comments (13)I would not be happy with those vanities because the drawer fronts are probably only 12" wide, giving you about 9" interior per drawer. While you can utilize that in a top drawer for brushes and toothpaste, what would you do with twelve of them? If you use a 72" vanity, you'd probably want a linen closet in that corner, but now you are getting into more cabinetry and additional expense. It looks like you have a closet planned next to the toilet though. So you could do a make-up table between the two vanities. 34" is ideal. If you really want to do two furniture-style vanities, I think you'd need 36" vanities because 8" is not enough space. You really don't want to place a furniture style vanity right against a wall either. With 36" vanities with left and right facing drawers, you can allow 12" between the wall and vanity and 2" or more inches between the left vanity and the window frame. You'd have about 16" between vanities. Yes, the drawers are the same 12" width in a 36" vanity but you'd only have four drawers total. With two deep drawers as is standard with a 36" vanity, you'll need medicine cabinets for small items. To maximize counter space, use an oval sink. You can look at a semi-custom line like Kraftmaid to achieve this....See MoreRemodel- will 48" vanity work? What about the old medicine cabinet
Comments (12)Are you replacing the floor tile completely? If not, you may have a problem. The current tile may end at the vanity edge. With the new mirror, be sure to use only water - no glass cleaner - to clean it. I know that with mine, using glass cleaner will void the warranty. Cleaners wicking up behind the glass is said to be the cause of the loss of silvering you see on the edges of mirrors. A spritz of water and a microfiber cloth does the trick. With so many designers insisting that you should not put two sinks in a 60" vanity, there must be more than a few to see. Just for grins, check out Wayfair, where you can do a search for a vanity that size, then specify one sink. See what is out there to buy online if you have not looked already. Once you have seen them, you can look for local distributors of that line if you do not like to purchase such large items online....See MoreLyn Nielson
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