Bathroom Lighting Question

8 years ago

We have a 99" vanity with double sinks. We are remodeling and are opting for one large mirror spanning the 99" width, instead of two framed mirrors over the sinks (that's decided).

Above the vanity we'll have some kind of can lights (2 or 3 - amply brightens the area with 2) tucked up into a recessed area. I've read where makeup and needs would be well served with sconces. I've seen where the sconces are cut into the mirror and that's fine.

1. Do you think sconces are a good addition when the recessed lighting amply brightens the space?

2. If you do think sconces are a good idea, I would like advice on how many.

One that's centered?
Two sconces as shown on the endwalls -
Three as shown?
I've seen 4 which may be overkill.

I know that no sconces should be placed over a sink. I'd have the electrician wire all the sconces to a switch that turns on only the sconces and could be on a dimmer.

Thank you for any advice.

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The same configuration can be placed on top of your 99" mirror.

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chispa
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
We have recessed lights in the ceiling and 3 sconces cut through a large mirror. We framed our mirror with a molding-type tile that matched the tile used in the bathroom. We also added 2 x 4" recessed light in the shower and a pendant over the free standing tub. All on dimmers.

You can place your sinks closer together so that each person has their own set of nice sized drawers on each side and then a smaller shared drawer bank in the middle.

I used these sconces from Hudson Valley. I didn't just want something pretty, it also had to put out enough light, so I went with a 2-bulb linear sconce.
https://hudsonvalleylighting.littmanbrands.com/Product/1822-SN
jillybean103
Original Author
8 years ago
Chispa, those are really cool!!! Thank you for the feedback. So you say 3 and cut them into the mirror. We are moving the sinks closer than they are and doing exactly as you said. As shown, each sink as 19" of counter between the sink and the wall, which is really nice and I don't have a lot of plumbing rework. Am very excited about the drawers which are really needed.
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tatts
8 years ago
3 sconces. Each person should be illuminated by light from both sides.
jillybean103
Original Author
8 years ago
Two 75watt bulbs in each? 150 per sconce x 3? Is it super bright?
jillybean103
Original Author
8 years ago
I don't have the double mirrors though. Do you think it makes a difference? Trying to envision those with one large mirror
Anne Duke
8 years ago
While mine isn’t as long as yours, I did three LED sconces with dimmer on the mirror without cans above. It’s tons of light and perfect for hair, makeup and shaving.
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jillybean103
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
What's nice about those tube lights is the bulbs are covered, so no worries about the bulb blinding you. Is there a rule of thumb on height? Is the base to be centered on the mirror vertically or is it a distance above the vanity? It doesn't look like they are centered vertically in the pics so wondering how high they are mounted.
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Flo Mangan
8 years ago
Position the sconces equal distance tip to bottom. Adjust to your height so you have the least amount of shadows. My preference is to center on mirror. Put tape on mirrors to test size and placement. You will be able to see your favorite layout. One in middle and one on each side for a total of three. Alternatively, you could do 4 a pair either side of each sink. Up to you.
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jillybean103
Original Author
8 years ago
My husband is a foot taller than me so I wasn't sure about how high to hang them.