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Bathroom Vanity Lighting above Mirror

4 months ago
last modified: 4 months ago

Hello! Looking at a few options of linear sconces. Mirror is 66" and there is not enough room for side sconces so they have to be on top of mirror. Is a 22" sconce the right size to put over each sink? Would glass shades make ceiling look taller? Floor to ceiling is not even 8ft. *Seeking lighting advice only. Mirror is not changing*



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  • 3 months ago

    So the distance between the center line of each sink and the closest edge of the mirror is 10-3/4" + 4" = 14-3/4". So you could use the your proposed 22"-wide light over each sink. As you have only 11" between the mirror and the ceiling, I'd think you'd want to use rather slim fixtures to prevent them looking like they were jammed in.

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