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What size/shape mirror over 48” vanity?!

5 years ago

Hi! This is our vanity. What size and what shape (rectangle/round/square) mirror would fit best over the vanity? The shower (glass walls with white subway tile) will be beside the vanity (perpendicular - 36”x42”) as pictured in the second photo. Thanks so much!



Comments (19)

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you @AJCN! I do like the modern farmhouse vibe. I found a square (36x36) metal frame mirror. I am not sure if this is the right size?


    As for the toilet, I know it’s awkward lol. We did not want to move the plumbing to save on costs. Also, if we do move it forward a bit, we likely will not have enough space between the shower and toilet (the shower door opens towards the toilet)... so we’re a bit stuck. And by the way, the angle wall is bit full up to the ceiling; there is a triangular shelf a few inches above the top of the toilet. We were thinking of having a shelf made of white oak to match the vanity. what do you think? Also debating whether to add a couple of floating white oak shelves on the shower wall. I can show you photos if that would help!

  • 5 years ago

    I also found a 40 inch round mirror (black metal frame)!

  • 5 years ago

    I have a 30” round mirror above my 48” vanity.

    Mellaf84 thanked Missy P
  • 5 years ago

    How about 2 pivot mirrors. I am obsessed with the Minka Lavery pivot mirrors (high end and well made) and had rectangle ones installed by my handy husband in each of our small bathrooms. They come in round, oval , and square too. They are a classic ❣️They also get great reviews❣️

    Mellaf84 thanked kculbers
  • 5 years ago

    @kculbers thanks! Are you sure 2 would fit? The vanity is only 48” and there will only be about about a 5-6 inch space on each side of the vanity.

  • 5 years ago

    Melfaf84. Your right you would need one larger pivot mirror for your beautiful vanity. Minka Lavery makes larger pivot mirrors in oval and rectangle. I attached some pictures I found on Houzz.

    Mellaf84 thanked kculbers
  • 5 years ago

    Look for a copper-free mirror.


    Options for mirror width over a 48" wide vanity:

    1. Same size as vanity -- 48" wide

    2. Mirror 4" narrower than vanity -- 44" wide

    3. Mirror 70-80% of vanity width -- 36" wide

    4. Narrower mirror if there are sconces / pendants on the sides

    5. Current trend is for smaller mirrors


    Options for mirror height:

    1. If not framed, then 48-50" (with 8 ft ceiling and vanity at 36" height)

    2. Top of mirror should be 4-6" from the ceiling (if not framed and no light fixture above it)

    3. If there is a backsplash, the mirror sits just above the backsplash

    Mellaf84 thanked plan2remodel
  • 5 years ago

    Thank you @plan2remodel. So this 36x36 mirror would work? I will have a backsplash yes (4”). And we found this 3-light fixture. What do you think?



  • 5 years ago

    I think that a 36x36" mirror will work. If your ceiling height is 8 ft and vanity height is 36", that allows 20" space between the ceiling and the top of mirror for the light fixture.


    Check your local code regarding light fixtures. I am in CA where the 2019 electrical code adds energy-conserving requirements (high-efficiency, vacancy sensors, dimming) and safety:


    Lighting fixtures located within 3 feet horizontally and 8 feet vertically of the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold shall be listed for a damp location, or listed for wet locations where subject to shower spray.

    Mellaf84 thanked plan2remodel
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    5 years ago

    I think a rectangular mirror with rounded edges would go really well with your vanity! The square look is really popular at the moment, and I think it would really help make you vanity become a beautiful focal point!

    Mellaf84 thanked FrameMyMirror
  • 5 years ago

    Yes, I think the corner shelf helps. I would make it a bit deeper to hide one more angle in that area (see on the left of the toilet). I would make it high enough to make sure you can access the interior of the tank if needed (or have a shelf that is easy to remove):


  • 5 years ago

    Thank you @plan2remodel. I just want the look to be perfect! I haven’t heard anything about code but good point.

  • 5 years ago

    @FrameMyMirror thanks! would the square one with square edges still work? I am not 100% married to it but thought it looked nice and wasn’t a splurge! What do you think about lighting??

  • 5 years ago

    Thanks @suzanne_m that’s a really good idea I never thought about that! Should I just stick with this one shelf (deeper) and do a couple of floating shelves on the shower wall?


  • 5 years ago

    Now that I see it, I think the shelf only accentuate the corner. I am sorry for the poor photoshop but maybe you can imagine how it would look like if you just drywall that area. Of course, you would need to re-align the crown molding at the top. I think it would look better:


  • 5 years ago

    Mellaf84, would you please provide the source of your white oak vanity or is it custom?

  • 5 years ago
  • 5 years ago

    Thank you, @Mellaf84!