Bathroom Mirror/Light Dilemma

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

We just purchased this mirror for our guest bathroom. I love the mirror but have no idea what kind of light put above it. This is a small update on an older home so I can't put the single lights on each side of the mirror. The light needs to go on the the top. This is for a single sink vanity. Should I go for a 3 light or 2 light and what kind of light?

This is the vanity. We are switching out the faucet as well. The paint is Misty by Sherwin Williams.

These are some of the lights I'm considering but I'm open to other suggestions!

Something else

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acm

8 years ago

In a master you want good light, so if you go for a two-light, be sure it can put out enough lumens -- that is, find LED bulbs that will give the light-output equivalent of 150-200W of incandescent while staying under the wattage limits of the fixture.

Here are a few other fixtures, if a previous commenter was correct that you're not looking to go too modern... (I think this mirror + vanity could be pushed more retro glam or more contemporary transitional, honestly.)

Quoizel PCSR8602CLED Platinum Shimmer 2 Light Bathroom Lighting in Polished Chro · More Info

Admiral Industrial Bathroom Vanity Light Fixture, 3 Bulbs · More Info

(but no Edison bulbs in a bathroom!)

Brushed Nickel Bathroom Lighting · More Info

(horizontal)

Brushed Nickel Vanity · More Info

Torrent Burnished Nickel Three-Light Bath Light · More Info

Kichler Jasper Bath 2-Light Halogen, Chrome · More Info

(facing down)

Toledo 2 Light Bathroom Vanity Light in Satin Nickel · More Info

Berton 2-Light Bathroom Vanity Fixture Blown Glass, Brushed Nickel · More Info

Anyway, more fodder for the mill. Hope you get a combination you love!

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Comments (10)

acm
8 years ago
Would help to see the vanity, to understand the style of the room. Also, is this a powder room or full bath?
FutureDriven
Original Author
8 years ago
@acm I have added a picture of the vanity. This is a full bathroom.
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pattyl11
8 years ago
The other lamps look too modern for the mirror and vanity. I would use a light more in scale to the top part of the mirror, which is narrower than the body of the mirror.
FutureDriven
Original Author
8 years ago
@pamal66 so definitely a 2 light and not 3?
daisiesandbutterflies
8 years ago
two, facing down
PRO
Designer Drains
8 years ago
I think this style would look best.
PRO
Pearl Remodeling
8 years ago
Hi Elesia. I found this at Wayfair that will look great with your mirror.
FutureDriven
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks! I really like the first and second light!
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Home Options Made Easy
8 years ago
I agree with ACM, Admiral 3-Bulb Bathroom Fixture - no edison bulbs, it will tie in the pull on the cabinet door and when shopping for the faucet is stay with the same feel, not a chrome look.