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How practical are the mirrors?

13 years ago
I like the aeshtetic of the bathroom and would consider doing the same to mine but I'm curious...How does the unfiltered natural light behind the mirrors impact your ability to apply makeup at different times of day? After living with your design, do you have any issues with the the lighting while getting ready? The overhead lights, which are so high that they must cast a shadow on the mirror and one's face and the bright sunlight from behind the mirror might be blinding when not looking into directly into the mirror. Is this a problem? If not, how have you addressed this issue?
Brettkelly Residence, Oakland, CA · More Info

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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    HI tcain, Jody the homeowner, here. They work incredibly well, we can see ourselves and see the view too. No shadows are cast. Having the light square overhead helps too. It's Boffi by memory but I will check. Yes they are Boffi.
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for your response and yes, I'd like to know which lights you used and what their intensity is if possible. After a closer look, it appears that there is a light built into the mirror and attached to the top, which is quite unique. Are the white buttons on the ceiling over the sink recessed lighting or fire sprinklers? I can't quite tell. Congratulations on your astounding home; It looks so inviting and nurturing.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Thanks Tcain, sorry yes they are Boffi! We bought them from Dzine in San Fran but I'm sure they're available online. Recessed lighting overhead. Wencke, architect can tell you more about how the lights are attached. Glue? Thanks for your kind words. You can find more photos of our house on my blog, Aboutlastweekend, under "Our House"
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hi Tcain.
    Jody is right, the light fixtures ( Sandwich by Boffi) are glued to the mirror.
    The mirror is attached to a slightly smaller piece of plywood and the whole assembly is attached to the window sill by a metal angle. The back of the mirror/ plywood is painted matte black and is barely noticeable from the outside. There are more pictures on our website www.dottersolarchitects.com