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mirror for master bath

4 years ago

We’ve built a home. Transitional style.
Oil rubbed bronze w highlights for fixtures. Deciding on mirror(s) for master bath. What’s in style?
I’d like a rectangle instead of oval.
Any suggestions? I also need mirrors for 3 others baths. One thing at a time, but this will get me started, hopefully :)

Comments (32)

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I'd put up one mirror, the full width of the vanity alcove. Then it doesn't matter where you stand, you'll be able to see what you need to. To make it less plain, I'd frame the mirror in the same moulding and paint colour you used for the door trim.


    If you do decide to put up 2 mirrors, the tiltable ones are really nice. They make it easy to look at yourself, regardless of your height.

  • 4 years ago

    You have 10 ft ceilings and 8 ft doors, right? I would look for mirrors that are at least 4 ft tall, so your electrical boxes might be installed a bit low and need to be moved up. My view is what is the point of doing higher ceilings if you end up installing short fixtures/items meant for lower ceilings. You need to scale things up for the higher ceilings.

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you Jennifer. I have thought about the one long wide mirror. Framing it in the same moulding is a thought. I have seen some beveled edged mirrors that look nice. Would you go rectangle? Or oval?

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you Chispa. I’ll check into raising the vanity lights. They aren’t in yet.

  • 4 years ago

    If I we doing 1 long, framed mirror, I'd go rectangular.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    We would recommend looking for mirrors like our Highland Mirrors which offer that rectangular shape but with softer, rounded edges. These are great for going over double vanities! Attached photo for reference.


  • 4 years ago

    Could you do something like this and have sconces on the side?

  • 4 years ago

    Pottery barn has this pivot mirror, which is what I really wanted for our bathroom but couldn't get them in time. Opted for a cheap target mirror and regret my decision.

    https://www.potterybarn.com/products/kensington-mirror/?pkey=s~kensington%20mirror~14

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you. I think I like the one wide mirror idea.

  • 4 years ago

    Framed or not?

  • 4 years ago

    Framed or not ?

  • 4 years ago

    Oh my, sorry.

  • 4 years ago

    I have an alcove and did one large mirror with three sconces set in. Definitely not going to be replaced, and I like it 6 years later. Advantages as stated above.

  • 4 years ago

    I'd choose a mirror custom cut to fit edge-to-edge within that alcove ... but if you choose one that's a little smaller than your alcove, yes, framed. A bevel is just a different type of frame.


    With a wide mirror, I'd consider pendant lights instead of sconces. But put the lights on dimmer switches ... this mirror would mean double the light, so you'd want the ability to "turn it down".

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you Anjp, I had thought about the tilt, but not sure I like the side knobs where it tilts.

  • 4 years ago

    Thanks Mrs Pete! I like the full width mirror idea :)
    There’s a place that will handle that locally. If I can’t use dimmer can I get lower wattage bulbs?

  • 4 years ago

    I love the mirrors! Now on to decor. I didn’t get edge to edge because of the outlet.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    A few options, mostly with lights as part of the mirror.

    AQUADOM 60" x 36" x 1.5" Daytona Wall Mount LED Lighted Mirror for Bathroom · More Info

    Head West Bronze Beaded Beveled Accent Mirror - 28.5x34.5 · More Info

    Classic Oil Rubbed Bronze Metal Frame Mirror, 30" x 40" · More Info

    Fogless, Dimmable, Color Temperature Adjustable LED Mirror, Matte Black, 24x36 · More Info

    Fogless, Dimmable, Color Temperature Adjustable LED Mirror, 36x36 · More Info

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you Lisa. I did decide on the end to end. Irritating pictures. Now I need decor. Houzz is the best!!

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Did you decide on any colors or anything for the adjoining bedroom?

  • 4 years ago

    Yes we did. SW Fluer de so after agonizing. This is before the shades went up. Picking curtains 😬

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Did you have anything else for these rooms or did you want some help with all that?

  • 4 years ago

    Oh, mistake this is the master bedroom. A little bigger. Would love some suggestions.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    OK pulling some ideas together.  Do you have room dimensions for both by chance?  Also looks like you like modern farmhouse style, is that right?

  • 4 years ago

    Yes, modern farmhouse, transitional. Here’s a pic with the bed. I want to retain the view if I can. King bed fits another way but we like this so far.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Some ideas

    Brentwood Paisley Contemporary Area Rug, Cream, 2'3"x3'3" · More Info

    Pedestal Body Faux Wood Table Lamp with Tapered Fabric Shade,Set of 2,Gray · More Info

    Kosas Home Kingston 94x108" Belgian Flax Linen & Solid Cotton King Duvet - Ivory · More Info

    Stateroom Trunk Drawers Large · More Info

    Brown Faux Leather Covered Wood Trunk Cabinet · More Info

    vidaXL Chest Brown Wood and Engineered wood Large Portable Chest · More Info

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you ! Room is 17’8 x 15’

  • 4 years ago

    I was think of a purple leaf comforter and solid rug. Maybe curtains.

  • 4 years ago

    A bench at end of bed was a thought, but there are drawers for sheets so makes drawers inaccessible. One corner might get a tv (probably not). Some Artwork hopefully soon

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    What about a bench under the windows?  Yes, light curtains with a black rod that is mounted at the top of the wall.  Hadn't gotten that far.

  • 4 years ago

    Yes, I think that would look really nice. One in the middle or 2 under each set of windows.? This interior design is hard work!