Is this your primary, kid or guest bathroom? If kid or guest, I would be okay with most any light. For primary, I would have at least 2 types of lights, one type for applying makeup and other for general use. We have general lighting in our guest bathroom (really a powder room) and then we have at least 2 type of lighting for our bathroom as well as my kids bathroom.

I think it’s pretty. Not too much lighting and if it felt too bright, you could adjust the brightness of the cans. You definitely need a light over the mirror so you might as well choose something you love.
Also (imo) a shelf with items would make it feel more cluttered than a framed art. Just adding that if cluttered is your husband’s concern.

That simple glass and gold “tube” light you posted above would work. I agree with the other comments that you should have a light above the mirror. Also agree that art above the toilet is a better option than a shelf.

The light you’re considering is gorgeous and will look great. Consider putting in a dimmer switch for the can lights so can adjust as needed.

I would choose a dimmable vanity light with 3000K color temperature, a CRI of at least 90, and a width at least 3/4 of the width of the vanity. Control it with a Lutron LED+ dimmer.

A light will feel more finished and suggest separate dimmers for optional light control. I’d skip adding anything above toilet; it‘s too close to the mirror and once glass is installed it will feel more balanced.

Use the light, skip anything above the potty. The receptacle should have been moved left of vanity.....

You'll just call attention to it. I wouldn't mind a taller mirror - 16 x 40 below/ Pottery barn

Your faucet probably doesn't need the base plate.

Better with no plate
Where are the hand towels going???

Top of the potty??

or move the receptacle

Overhead can lights are not flattering when you are looking in the mirror--a decorative fixture over the mirror is much preferred.

Agree that a framed picture over the commode is a nicer look than shelves or a cabinet. Looks like you have a lot of storage in the vanity.

(I really like the shower tile pattern!)

Pretty bathroom but not very functional. Where would a guest keep a toothbrush? Why such a large sink basin and no counter space? You can shower but not blow dry your hair?

Agree with most comments here. Light over mirror definitely not too much! Ask your husband if he needs close up lighting when shaving because you sure do when applying stuff to your face, right? It would be really great if there was a narrow pull out storage shelf under the cabinet on either or both sides. Besides providing extra storage off the floor of cabinet, it’s a great place to hold things like makeup, toothbrushes, shaving stuff. A person can stand in front of mirror at cabinet with one door open & the pull out shelf pulled forward to access these smaller grooming tools. This would help offset the lack of counter space. I have pullouts like this in my double vanity. The shelf has a short side along the long front edge & angled sides front & back which attach to the long back side & short front side - this keeps things contained in / on the shelf. I also have a pull out at bottom of cabinet which makes everything in there so much easier to reach. Same set up under 2nd sink in this double vanity. A shelf genie install that’s best thing we added for bathroom vanity!

Thank you all for the input! I will go ahead with installing the light fixture. And after shower glass installation, I will see how it looks above toilet. If need be, I will add wall art, not a shelf.

For whoever asked, this is our primary bathroom.

@JAN MOYER

Yes, agreed about receptacle. We previously had no receptacle at all. Husband said contractor probably put there without asking because that's where the electrical lines were....Also my husband opted for the base plate on the sink faucet because he said it would be more stable :( It's so ugly right?? I also love your suggestions for hand towel ring. The space feels so tight to put things up, I might go disposable hand towels like the one in your photo. Thank you!!

@ShadyWillowFarm It's a very small bathroom. The vanity measures 24". I guess I am used to small bathrooms with no counter space since I live in NY. I'm not sure how to create more counter space in such a small space. I believe it measures only 5 ft x 7. And that's a great question, I was wondering myself where am I gonna keep our toothbrushes??? I especially didn't like how the top of the sink is curved and not flat, but it was slim pickings for vanities of this size in our budget.

@KW PNW Z8 Thanks, that is a great idea! I will look into this. Are these type of shelves found at Home Depot/Target? Where did you purchase yours?

" Also my husband opted for the base plate on the sink faucet because he said it would be more stable"

Probably not. The escutcheon is thin sheet metal while the sink is hard (porcelain?). I'd only use the escutcheon if it were necessary to cover up three holes.

mel p, Thanks for your update with decision! Always nice to hear how the story ends. Added thought from me on hand towel - even with light switches on left wall, a towel ring, or maybe better, a small towel hook for hand towel could be hung in space between light switch & corner. I’d get a 3M removeable hook to stick up & try a hook for placement & use without damage to wall. That’s loads better than a paper hand towel holder on top of toilet tank - that will get old fast & that space is better utilized for setting items on.

Your question about pullouts - ours were installed by shelf genie as part of a kitchen install. There are wire shelf pullouts available as DIY in hardware stores for less $$ that look like the RevAShelf products I hear are good. I do like the wood versions better than wire ones though. Mine look like this - maybe your DH can build them? Top shelf pulled out & you can see the bottom shelf is a pull out too.

You can see how the shelf is pulled out with other door closed.

Good, I'm gonna try to get it removed

If this is the primary bath and storage is needed, have you thought about a medicine cabinet/mirror combo? I saw some last week at a Ferguson showroom that were very attractive and would sure solve a lot of storage issues. Recessed would be my first choice but even surface mounted adds storage.

I was also going to suggest a medicine cabinet/mirror for more storage.

And yes, you need a pretty light above the vanity.

I also love the tile layout.

Definitely a light over the mirror. You might be able t leave that outlet. Just put a nice glass shelf below it and then you have a place for charging a toothbrush or razor and put a box of tissues ( although a recessed medicine cabinet would have been a little better ) .

I love how your shower tile came out!!

@RNmomof2 zone 5 Yes, this is a recessed medicine cabinet. I'm looking for as much storage as I can get!

@k8cd thank you!

@Debbi Washburn unfortunately I think it is too late for us to move the outlet. I didn't realize how much I had to micromanage the contractor until now. I thought I had already micromanaged enough that I was being annoying, but for the guest bathroom next, I know I need to be detailed with every little thing.

@wdccruise Thank you for your input about light and CRI. I'm shopping for the bulbs now and was wondering why you choose 3000k. Is that not too bright/harsh for bathroom? I realize I will be putting it on a dimmer anyway, but I usually buy soft white 2700k, so wanted to know your input on the difference between 2700 and 3000k in the bathroom?

I've got a tiny powder room in our house that's being built - even smaller than your bathroom pictured. I have one recessed light in the room besides the fixture over the sink/mirror. Here is the fixture I am using. It comes in several finishes. I think your room may look a bit unfinished without anything above the mirror.

Capital Lighting 119321AD-674 Dawson Decorative White Fabric Stay-Straight Shade Bath Vanity Wall Mount, 2-Light 120 Total Watts, 12"H x 16"W, Aged Brass - Amazon.com

If you like soft white, you can have it no issue. Getting harder to find . A 3000k is not harsh. You recessed should be on a dimmer, if you like lower, softer light.

I live in NY too and feel that I have mastered small bathroom storage but most of it is in the planning stages and you are much farther along.

We have one bathroom where we keep our toothbrushes laying down flat on the glass shelves in the medicine cabinet. We keep a flip off travel cap on them when they are on the shelf.

We have a hallway closet right next to our bathroom. On the inside door of the hallway closet we have this elfa system from the cotainer store. Not cheap but a game changer. It is great for extra rolls of toilet paper, over flow pharmacy items, medicine, sunscreen, extra shampoo, fancy make-up. Because we live in a small apartment it is still only three steps away from the vanity.

Why not get a short little towel bar the same color as your mirror and hang it over the toilet for a hand towel? It might help distract from the outlet. Plus, you are going to need to have a tiny wastebasket in here and would be emptying it all of the time if you use paper hand towels.

Nice job on the shower tile.

"was wondering why you choose 3000k"

It gives a more accurate color rendition of your face...and mine isn't all that great!

When the outlet isn’t being used you could have a pretty night there so it serves a purpose.

The outlet is fine. Your focus is on it because you do not have decor or towels yet. The escutcheon on the faucet serves no purpose but to cover unused holes in sink. It offers no support- as none is needed - for the faucet itself.

You did a great job with such a small space. I think that's the prettiest medicine cabinet I've ever seen. Even though you mentioned it was a medicine cabinet, several people still thought it was just a mirror. The light you picked out is gorgeous and will be the crown jewel above the vanity area. The outlet placement isn't ideal, but it's a bathroom for heaven's sake and it will be convenient without having cords draped across the wet sink. I second the idea of a nice hook or peg for the hand towel to the left of the sink.

I too am a fan of 2700k but our lighting designer convinced me 3000k was the best for a bathroom. I put it on a dimmer thinking it could be too much for me, but it isn't.

Yes, remove the escutcheon is only for people who are in the unfortunate position of having three holes and needing to cover the other two with an ugly plate. It is merely decorative, and hardly that.