I think Option 2 would look lovely with your other choices. I can't wait to see pictures of your room!

I like the oval shapes in options one and two.

I prefer the oval shapes and like Option 1 followed by Option 2. In general, I usually prefer framed mirrors, so I may be biased. But I do like the visual weight of the framed mirror with the dark soapstone counters and the slate floor.

Yup, oval.

Is this what you have in mind for the Hubbardton mirror? I love this! I think the slightly darker element of the thin frame would add some balance to the soapstone, whereas if you went frameless or white framed, it's a bit light and "pretty". But that balance could be accomplished with framed artwork to the left of the sink.

Is the washstand painted? You left out that info.

Oh, you guys are all going for the Oval!

The oval shape was my #1 option originally with the Hubbarton Forge framed mirror in Dark Smoke finish. Then I started thinking - round. Then unframed then back to framed. Yesterday I found this very cute rustic white frame that is represented in the last option above. But none of you have picked it. What I like about the somewhat rustic white, is the layer of interest it provides. But I prefer the oval I think.

I also wanted chrome but am having trouble with the location of a chrome that isn't mounted on pivots. The Hubbarton Forge is rated for damp areas too.

*treasuretheday, thanks for your support, I can't wait either!

*crl and *alex9179, oval is good :) and in the running.

*pricklypearcactus, I like the weight of the frame too. I have been avoiding frameless, but it is next to impossible to find a framed mirror for a bathroom it seems. The Hubbardton Forge example that May-Flowers shows is the mirror I have had at the top of my list for exactly the reasons you site, balance and weight. I really need to wait until everything is in before the final decision though to be sure.

*AmGlassGuy, thanks for your thoughtful input. I have to laugh at your interpretation of my "stripped down design motif". I have never been one to accessories much, much to my disappointment too. I often wish I could be more decoraty like. I hope when I am done that the space doesn't look wanting for wall decor.

*May-flowers thanks for posting that pic. that is the mirror. I agree with you and ppcactus, that the weight and line of the dark mirror helps. I appreciate your input about the "light and pretty" because the white frame sample I have definetaly makes it light and (county like) pretty. If I did this white frame I would be deviating from my original plan that I worked hard to visualize. Don't want to have a mixed metaphor bathroom ;) I am thinking I could get that texture in the room in some other fashion. I have this whitewashy carved swan table that I got last year for the purpose of placing near my tub, to hold a coffee cup or whatever while bathing. I noticed that the textures are similar. And about the wall to the left of the mirror area??? And yes my sink stand will be painted a mid toned neutral color, which I have not decided on yet :( Playing it safe I was going to go up 2 chips on the color strip to a darker color than the wall color. It would be a gray. I love color so I don't know why I am having trouble with this exploration of paint. I don't want to do a greenish gray. A tealish gray might be ok.

Sounds lovely! I wish I lived in a house where I could put in more of my own personality.

The advice I got from my cabinet designer is to use the oval mirror to give some relief to all the linear shapes. I think that mirror has a little bit of Arts and Crafts feel. So I'd probably do dark metal knobs too. It's so hard making sure all the elements work together!

I love the Hubbarton Forge mirror; the finish seems like it would be a great way to accent the soapstone and the slate floors. And I agree that the oval shape is really nice.

However, I am also really drawn to your white rectangular mirror. Since you have white woodwork, and the frame appears to have interesting texture, I think it would look good. But I think #1 is my favorite, all told.

This post was edited by kmcg on Thu, Jan 17, 13 at 19:32

Yes, May flowers, it is a bit of arts and crafts, which would be ok in my old house. But as I am readying to leave for the day I am still loving that white frame sample and have taken pictures of it on my wall. I am going to have to post :) As I look at these, the frame looks lovely with the tile, but not as good with the chrome. But the tile will be going under the sconces too. The sink will have gray tones and the rare warm tan vein. The typical vein of the sink is white and greenish and bluish.

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Backsplash that will be under the sconces (oiled):
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Any thoughts???

Now that I see you have your sconces, I don't see the A&C mirror working with the chrome. Was hoping just your faucet was chrome. I do like the white one.

You dislike pivot mirrors? I have one from RH and one from PB and I really like both (though mine are rectangular not oval).

What is the color of your wall paint?I am looking for a light gray to go with white marble.

What is the color of your wall paint?I am looking for a light gray to go with white marble.

*Pricklypearc, I think the mirrors that pivot are beautiful. I just wanted something uncomplicated and where no one would touch it to move it :) I live on a farm and I didn't want someone with greasy hands coming in trying it out. That would be something I'd want to do, but of coarse I would wash my hands first, but I don't know if my DH or DS would. I have not given up on the pivot mirror option at all, just looking at as many options as I can think of, as I have the time to consider this decision.

*Sofla, this paint is BM Bunny Gray. Cute name, yeah? It is a very very soft light blue gray. I really think it is pretty and so sooo soft. Like a newborn baby's room (too light and fresh for a boy's room :) It could be the color on a wedding cake. Get a sample and paint up a board and see how you like it. I have it in a small room with an east facing modest sized window.

I have a pivot mirror in my powder room and it hasn't been touched in 10 years. ;)

Great, that's good to know May-flowers. I will keep the chrome pivot mirror on my short list!

Framed, oval, I like the HF. Can't wait to see it finished.