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please help me choose a vanity light

15 years ago

I need a new mirror cabinet less than 28" wide to replace an old metal mirror cabinet. I would prefer a framed mirrored door over a cabinet with crown molding, but those only seem to come in 24" (too narrow) or 30" widths. I found this 27" one at home depot which might work. My current fixtures are 70's chrome so I am choosing a chrome finish. My current sink base is white.

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A. I really like this 2 light unit but it is only 11.25" wide.

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B. alternate 2 light

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C. This is a 3 light unit 18.5 " wide

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D. alternate 3 light

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Please choose which one would look better about the depicted cabinet. If you know of a cabinet better fitting my description and less than 29" wide please let me know.

thank you!

Comments (9)

  • 15 years ago

    I like Option A. It's more square-ish, which repeats the square of the mirror. The others are too chandelier-traditional looking to me. My other question is about the tint of the glass. It looks yellowish? Depending on the wall color are you sure you want a yellowish tinted glass over top a white-framed mirror? I'm thinking clear or white-frosted glass might go better. Just my 2 cents.

  • 15 years ago

    thank you, I think that Option C is the same style as A but 3 light instead of 2, the picture is very light and hard to see, but that's the only picture there is. You are right about the yellowy tint of the glass, I hadn't thought of that. So you think the two light is large enough (11.25" wide lightvs 27" wide cabinet) above the cabinet?

  • 15 years ago

    I have a similar style 3-light vanity light in chrome and today I cannot find the brand so I need to check at home and I'll do my best to re-post with the brand name. It was a good price. I found one online by Quoizel and I'll link it below.

    I picked it for the square shape too. I suggest 3 lights if you have room for the best lighting. See in the pic the light is wider than the mirror by a bit and it looks fine to me.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Similar square 3 light option

  • 15 years ago

    hi Sue, thanks for the visual and the link! You have a lovely color combination too. That square 3 light you linked is similar style to the 2 light I liked, it's 22 inches wide, AND the covers don't have a yellow tint! SCORE, thank you!!!

  • 15 years ago

    Sue's looks good. I think the width is only an issue if its going to be the only light source. Will you have recessed lighting too? If so, 2 or 3 lights will work. If not, maybe you will need 3. It's funny b/c option C doesn't have the yellow tint like option A... I think the yellow tint could look all wrong if your color scheme is whites, grays, chromes (cool colors). If it's painted and tiled in beiges / creams (warm tones) a yellow tinted light would be good. What color are your walls? Just to give you more to consider, just because other things are chrome in your bathroom, doesn't mean the light has to have any chrome on it. Can you post a picture of your bathroom?

    Is there a way to change my settings such that I'll get an email notifying me of a reply to a thread I'm in, such as this one, even though I didn't start it?

  • 15 years ago

    Hi lipappy, I think we cross posted. I think option C is just a really bad picture but it's the same style as option A so it must have the same yellow tint. Out bathroom is white with currently a blue flowered border (to be removed when it is renovated). It's the only lighting so I appreciate your advice about the 3 lights instead.

    I don't know of a way to get notified if you are not the OP>

    thanks again!

  • 15 years ago

    No problem... post a picture when you're done installing!

  • 15 years ago

    Where did you find light fixture A? I think think that's what I am looking for!!

  • 15 years ago

    Jenie, I looked through all 18 pages of vanity light at Home Depot and Lowe's since I was sure I found those lights on those two sites but they don't seem to be there anymore. I have not started this project yet so have not made any purchases. Sorry about that!