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Off center vanity lights

8 years ago
Now we are almost ready to move in and Im still trying to figure out what to do with this vanity. Apparently there are 4 2x4s where the light fixture should go to be centered. Is there an adjustable bar fixture out there somewhere? Thanks Dee

Comments (17)

  • 8 years ago

    Even if you were to adjust the bar, the center mount would still be off center. Can it be rewired for a sconce on either side of the mirror?

  • 8 years ago

    I don't understand how there can be four -- are they holding up the next floor? otherwise, they can be cut open enough to squeeze in one junction box!!

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks. We are going to get a stud finder over there and see just what’s there. We changed the bathroom around and there used to be a closet then a chimney for the furnace there beside it . It’s annoying we never noticed until they put the vanity in. I wondered about a solid bar that would cover the hole and could be centered too. The two sconce idea may work but we would have to redo drywall.
  • 8 years ago
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  • 8 years ago

    That's a great option. Glad you were able to find something that worked. Drywall or re-wiring certainly would have increased your costs. The openings for shades are pretty universal so you could probably shop anywhere to find what you like.

    dee_mckervey thanked katinparadise
  • 8 years ago
    You can use a pancake box that mounts to the stud .
    dee_mckervey thanked Matt Man
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    8 years ago
    Hi


    I would do a sconce on each side instead.


    Best of luck !

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    dee_mckervey thanked KHB Interiors
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Glad you resolved it. I have similar problem that's bugged me since we did our major add'n in '83-'84. The master vanity is 8'W w/ full-length mirror & double sinks. My annoyance is that the light fixtures aren't centered over the sinks. That will change when we reno that bathroom next year. I could think of no way torectify w/o breaking mirror. It will go, too, in favor of center upper cab w/ garage.

    dee_mckervey thanked Bruce Crawford
  • 7 years ago
    I have the same issue. I can’t find a solution without doing drywall work or pinching new holes into a new fixture. I wish they made vanity lighting more adjustable. I’m going to look into what a “pancake box is” as suggested above.
  • 7 years ago

    i'm having the same problem but i'm in a rental house. the problem is the junction box is SO CLOSE to the wall it only allows for a small fixture, which leaves me showering in the dark due to the small bathroom layout.


    is there a name for that type of fixture that can be readjusted?

  • 5 years ago

    look For this light: “ZZ Joakoah 3-Light Bathroom Vanity Light” on amaz on. It has a ”universal mount” that would work to slide the light to center while covering the existing box. (Within reason) obviously a large discrepancy won’t be solved here. But we had one off by 3-4” and it worked.

  • 5 years ago

    Thanks

  • 5 years ago

    That is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing

  • 4 years ago

    This light, “ZZ Joakoah 3-Light Bathroom Vanity Light”, is not available on Amazon anymore. Any other lights like it???

  • 4 years ago

    Try look for the one from lowes

  • 4 years ago

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