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Size/placement of mirrors over vanity

5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago

For a 66 or 68 inch vanity -- would two 22.5 x 35 inch mirrors be appropriate? Thinking about getting a custom vanity that looks like this:



Would love any thoughts or ideas you guys have.

Thanks in advance.

Comments (21)

  • 5 years ago

    Just for reference: we were thinking about this mirror https://rh.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1293031&sale=false 

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    @Joy M The vanity sits against a wall on the right side, so we either would have to have 2 lights over each mirror or it would have to be one bigger sconce in between the two mirrors.

    What do you think would work best? Thanks!

  • 5 years ago

    We are currently debating between two options, what do you guys think?


    Option A:





    Option B:



    Which one do you guys prefer? Thanks!

  • 5 years ago

    Option B

  • 5 years ago

    I also prefer option B. I can't tell though if perhaps the mirrors might be too wide? Hard to tell with the renderings but if size wise works I think it's very nice.

  • 5 years ago

    I like option B, if you have other storage space why not get flat mirrors instead of cabinet

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Random thoughts:

    - You have a good-sized vanity here, but your drawer space is limited, and you're going to care about that. I'd go with a single sink and a good-sized bank of drawers /uninterrupted by pumbing for each spouse on the two sides.

    - I'd go with one large mirror instead of the two smalls. One large mirror makes the room look larger, and it gives you a better view of yourself. It's also a "neater" look with fewer lines.

    - The drop pendants in Option B will be closer to your eye level, which will give you lighting "in the right place". But you need two more pendants on the far sides too. Personally, I like pendants that descend from the ceiling better than pendants that protrude from the wall.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    The mirror size looks great! I also prefer option B

  • 5 years ago

    Our vanity is 62” wide. Before we updated we placed masking tape on the previous mirror to get a “feel” for various individual ones. We decided a one-piece was a better solution. This one has beveled edges and is glued onto the wall. Individual lights are above both basins.


    A glimpse of the lights follows with this photo.


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  • 5 years ago

    Thanks for all the advice - I think we prefer Option B as well. @fnmroberts Really appreciate you sharing pictures of your own bathroom for us to get a sink. We would love to have one mirror and agree it would probably look better - we have mostly been thinking about the medicine cabinets because of the additional storage in an NYC apartment where every inch counts. @Mrs Pete We would be open to a hanging pendant instead but with this vanity one side will be up against a wall so don't think we will have room unless it is only in the middle.

  • 5 years ago

    I think if you slide the mirrors a bit toward the middle, and leave room in the middle, you could do sconces on either side of the mirror and a sconce in the middle. Look for a sconce that has thin vertical lighting. I've never like lighting over a mirror. We look much better with side lighting from both sides. Are these mirrors medicine cabinets? If they are then plan carefully for the opening of the doors to the medicine cab. I will take a picture tomorrow and show you what we did. We may have a bit more room than you but I think it would work for you.


  • 5 years ago

    Opps! Sorry I just saw these are medicine cabinets. I'll show you my bathroom tomorrow.


  • 5 years ago

    @riverrat1 thanks! Looking forward to taking a look at your bathroom for inspiration. The reason we were planning on our current placement is so that the mirrors are centered over the sinks...

  • 5 years ago

    https://www.build.com/kohler-catalan-45-inch-cabinet-combo/s1127609


    Above isn’t a modern look but is functional. Depending on your sink placement, may have a mirror directly over each one.


    I totally understand designing for small spaces. Someone may make a 60” triple but haven’t located.

  • 5 years ago

    I think lighting above the mirrors will be less shadowy when you do makeup. I had the same setup and did 2 recessed medicine cabinets with lighting above.

  • 5 years ago

    If you had one large mirror on the wall would 3 narrow sconces fit. You can have the mirror cut to fit the sconces

  • 5 years ago

    @Riverrat1 looks very nice. What size are your mirrors/sinks?

  • 5 years ago

    @jatinahuja, Medicine cabinets are 21” wide x 34” height. I also have a smaller one on the side of vanity (picture) that is 17” wide x 27 height.

  • 5 years ago

    Thanks so much @riverrat1