Can i use 2. Sconces on the top of a mirror on a single sink vanity?
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last yearlast modified: last yearI don't have exact dimensions of your mirror but going by the photo I think it's something like below (left).
If it's not too late, I would exchange it for a black round or rectangular mirror for more impact. The sconces I show with 2 globes give more balance with the mirror. Sconces are usually installed on the sides of the mirror but I presume there was a reason to have your 2 outlets at the top...
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last yearlast modified: last yearif you want to mount them at the top, then do a traditional vanity light, not a sconce. (or a single light. placing them w/a foot or two between them looks weird)
you could do something like this, but the canopy (holes) should NOT be higher than the top of the mirror
as opposed to this:
mirror long way w/your sconces properly placed like this:
your lights w/the round mirror properly positioned:
properly w/the rectangle:
if you want two lights like this, place it above the mirror and use one canopy.
With all the modern hard angles in this room, I think doing a round mirror would soften it up a bit, moreso than the rectangle you have. Just a thought.See the difference?
Round mirror looks better.again, two examples (round / rectangle) with single canopy lights over the mirror
I also really like the matte black compared to your nickel options. the matte black faucet and mirror frame really sets off the countertop a lot better.But, if you want to keep that mirror, either do two lights on either side on the middle, or, return those lights and get a double light and put it directly above like shown in the photos
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last yearlast modified: last yearhold up the mirror against the back of the vanity (how you want it hung) so we get an idea of what the size is, and post another picture
If the mirror is to be hung like this, then the lights will need to come down a bit.
This looks weird w/the sconces in this postion.
you would need a single canopy w/2-3 lights placed slightly above the mirror for this to look right.how tall is the mirror? can you at least tape out the measurements and take anothr pic so we can see how the mirror is to be set???
I really don't like the horizontal placement w/those lights.
in any case, those sconces placed in those current cut out holes are wrong.
I've given you multiple scenarios for lights. which do you like
can you do this?
or, replace the mirror w/a round one and do this
or, what about doing some pendants?
I like the mirror vertical w/a nice wall accent and either the sconces on the side, or these pendants (not these exact lights, just the idea)
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