Longer thinner style, metal to coordinate with faucets. These were LED at Lowes for $99 as an example. Moving the lights to the sides of the mirror can provide better lighting on your face, but you need a source on both sides to avoid shadows. Hence the slender design given the tight corners.

Align the top of fixture to the point that breaks into the design on top to anchor the 5 items into a relationship with each other.

Keep the soffit, it makes a nicely proportioned frame for the new mirrors. Without the soffit the mirrors won't be as impactful and look lost on a too big wall. Consider a shade darker paint than adjacent walls on the rear surface or a soft accent color of some sort to set the scene for the makeover. An alternate step could include a great accent tile in the niche.

wow! lovely ideas, thank you. !!

I LOVE the idea to line up the top of the lights with the break in the mirrors. The wall is 60" wide and the mirrors are 20" each which leaves 20" as space between the corners and between the mirrors.

Are 3 lights necessary? For spacing purposes - If I divide 20"/3 spaces = 6.67" per wall space between the corner and between each mirror -- hoping that leaves enough space for all 3 without feeling too cramped. It looks like the round base of that fixture is about 4.5".

(Funny, the soffit is actually hollow behind, all the way up to the ceiling - about 4-5 inches thick. I'm a little concerned the top of the mirrors *might* be too tall and go behind - if so then may need to take it out - otherwise will leave it.)

a few ideas. Is that a medicine cabinet on the right that sticks out? can you remove that and make it open shelving with no door?

on the left, remove the towel bar. if you need something, go w/a ring.

can you do a flush mount chandelier for the middle ceiling? (doesn't have to be this one, just an idea)

I like the bar lights idea

but you could also do a double light dead center at the top of the mirror

for the vanity, BM Advance paint in the blackest black, semi-gloss. get their darkest black and have them add 4 more squirts of black tint. (I did it with mine. the black is gorgeous and much darker than their regular black)

Ah! I think you're right. They may just be a little squeezed in on the sides. It seems, with the spacing of the sinks - the center will be a wider space. Unless I push the mirrors slightly closer together which may then look odd.. Ok, thank you

Beth, Ooooo yes! I can get rid of the medicine cabinet for sure. It's original and looks like it has 100 layers of paint caked on - eek. Also will remove the towel bar, it's unnecessary.

The space doesn't get much natural light, so I was thinking of doing an almost black, black rather than very black to soften the space a bit. (?)

I love the look of tile up the wall, but we may do a complete overhaul in the next few years so would rather save the cash - maybe can do a darker accent color in the meantime. - thanks!

(I've never demo'd anything, slightly nervous about removing the soffit. We are having the walls retextured and popcorn ceiling removed in a couple of weeks. Maybe I should attempt it before then, so they can fix it if I mess anything up ;)

The key variable here is the size of the "base plate" of the sconces. They take up anywhere from 4.5 - 7" and can be a problem with two mirrors that large. You have to get the wires and junction boxes in place as well and getting them where the electrician can attach to exiting framing can be tricky. Might be wise to get those in before you buy mirrors and lighting. Measure twice, buy once! lol

Mandiio,,yes, lol, that would be a good idea. and since it's dark, get someone to install a recessed light box for the flush mount light. it will add light and look great in that space. and Flo is right, before you get everything refinished, you need to get the holes cut in that back wall. decide first which lights are going where.

I wouldn't worry about almost black or black. The glossy, crisp black will look great against the white. and the gloss will reflect some of the light. look at this black wainscot. beautiful dark black. because it has some gloss and overhead lighting, it doesn't look like a black hole.

take out the medicine cabinet and try something like what I did to our flip. lined the inside w/cement board and tiled it with leftover marble tile I found on Craigslist. Then we framed it w/baseboard molding. You could do something very smooth and simple to match your cabinet doors. (BTW, I painted this dresser I modified into a vanity with a glossy black and added crystal knobs. This will give you an idea of how yours can look) I should have painted the trim around the cabinet black instead of white.

look into getting a similar type rug

Oh AMAZING! Ok, black. love it. :)

I totally want to do a medicine cabinet makeover too - thanks for the idea!

I'm leaning toward the 3 long light saber lights and keeping the soffit with extra lighting from above/behind. This sconce looks like another good option besides the one already mentioned. It measures 20.25" long vs. the initial one mentioned from Lowes at 27" long.

Measurements freak me out. I'll have to go back and re-measure the spacing. The new mirrors will be identical width of the old ones. I'm attaching more pictures here in case anything stands out about the spacing ....

The existing mirrors are ~25" L and new will be 40" top to bottom. (old = 20Wx25L, new = 20Wx40L, wall is 60"W and ~48" to the top of the soffit)

Are you using the 4" backsplash? If so, that is 4" off your 48" top to bottom measurement which means the mirrors will only have 2" clearance top and bottom under the soffit? Tight. You won't be putting any light above them then. They seem too tall to me for the space. The sides look like they might work although one side looks wider than the other? I like the mirrors being taller, but what about the size of your sinks? Same? I don't want to make you crazy but all these details will make a difference. You could do a full mirror with beveled edges and have the lights cut through and mounted on top of the mirrors? Have you purchased the mirrors? Side lighting is best for facial lighting because of fewer shadows.

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Thank you both! The 48" is from the top of the backsplash to where the soffit starts. I just re-checked the mirror dimensions and they're actually slightly smaller than I thought (19.75" x 38" L - not 20x40").

I'm in love with the inspiration pic, so really hoping to get these specific mirrors. I've already been able to source them at a reasonable price. Thank you all for the help and encouragement. :)

Great idea to visualize with painters tape!!!

Congratulations. I'll diagram some ideas tomorrow. I think up lights with the new taller ceiling will create shadows on your face and make it darker than practical to see yourself in the mirror. The ornate mirror top also suggests the center fixture will need to compliment that detail and let it stand out versus fight with. A simpler approach will be necessary to maintain the love of mirrors you have expressed. There may be a new way to look at sconces in your future, as in something that mounts vertically and aims light to the sides. Just first thoughts for tonight.

great start!.

Here's a diagram with a few lighting options I found online at Lowes and Home Depot- you had indicated a desire for budget fixtures earlier. I believe they are all under $100 and some significantly less than that.

Caveat- I selected bronze toned fixtures to relate to your proposal to paint the mirror frames darker. Tying them together, versus coordinating to the faucets, will pull them into unison. I believe they all have capabilities up to 60 watts, and with 2 60 watt bulbs there should be plenty of light on your face. ADD A DIMMER to the switch so you can control the level of light you want versus having planes circle to land every time you're in the bathroom.

I think, with the taller wall, you will need to do a bit darker or find a cool paper for the rear wall. you need to highlight the height, and set the mirror/ light combo up to be the focal of the entire room. if the mirrors are on a same color wall like the rest of the space, they will appear dwarfed. Not a good thing with the love you have for them.

You can play color, but dark relating to the cabinets is the key so go deep with the color of your choice.

Hi DesignUnplugged, Thank you - your insight is so comprehensive! Based on your feedback, I'm thinking almost black for the cabinet, then a soft velvety dark grey (slight purple tones) for the wall.

I'm relieved to hear that it will be light enough, without odd shadows.(and I will install a dimmer!). This space is actually OPEN to our bedroom.. a gem feature from the 70s ;)

The last light option appeals to me most since it is most basic, and to your point will not conflict with the mirror. I'm a little flexible on pricing now that we've decided not to install 3 separate lights, and can spend more on just one.

I'm attaching a light I've had my eye on, there's something elegant about it .. what do you think, is it too much? Is it most important that the light doesn't overlap with the scallops on the mirror frame?

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Mandiio, , Thank you. I/m glad you find the feedback helpful.

Here are two slightly, very slightly different sketches with your fixture included. If I am close to being proportional with the light and mirror. the original mirror location, accounting for your face view, may prove slightly too low for the light you like. he second suggest , I hope< the subtle difference in raising the mirror slightly to nestle the base of the fixture into the round arcs of the mirror top a little better. I believe we're talking partial inches, but the shift can make or break the nesting of the light with the taller stems and shade, I think. I tried for the luscious purple description you provide on the wall, but don't think I can capture the deliciousness of your description. I thought if the mirror starts to fee too high off the backsplash is a simple glass shelf equal in width to the mirror can add a simple anchor without drawing attention. it can also add a little character for a bud vase, perfume bottle, candle, etc. if so desired. supports can be very minimal as this is not holding significant weight. Again go for the bronze you are looking at for the wall items.

It doesn't look like you have room to install sconces to the side of the mirrors. I would put one above each mirror.