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Help with mirrors over bathroom double vanity

11 months ago
last modified: 11 months ago





We are making small upgrades to our outdated home in preparation for selling. We are planning to replace our large, plain primary bathroom mirror above vanity with two mirrors and struggling with the right size. Using brown paper to visualize, first pic represents two 24 x 36 mirrors, and second pic represents two 20 x 30 mirrors. Vanity width is 82". Struggling with the large space between the mirrors in order to center above each sink. Appreciate thoughts on the best size for each of the 2 mirrors (or other thoughts/ideas). Note that the lighting strip will also be replaced/updated with one above each mirror - 3-4 bulb each. Paint/hardware will also be updated.


Edit: Just a note to say thank you (!) for the comments and advice. In particular appreciate the confirmation that the double mirrors look odd and if any change, maintaining one large mirror is best. Completely agree that whoever purchases the home will completely redo the bathroom, so we are keeping any changes minimal and inexpensive.

Comments (8)

  • 11 months ago

    I chose Minka Lavery tilt mirrors for our upstairs bathrooms. They are high end, well made and classic. They come in lots of sizes, shapes and finishes. I think your 2 mirrors would look lovely in your bathroom!

  • PRO
    11 months ago
    last modified: 11 months ago

    Leave the mirror ALONE, or do one f.r.a.m.e.d mirror you buy!

    Three colors available here. ( wayfair ) Note the size! Perfect. 77 x 38

    or even 71 x 38!



    One long light fixture is enough, when bulb capacity gives you 400 watts!

    Spare yourself!



    No to ORB faucets! Get chrome and even your existing towel hardware is fine.



    Or do a combo with all chrome plumbing, black light,black towel hardware, and cabinet hardware.

    Why all this? Because.......!

    The sinks are dated drop in, ON a very dated, too low vanity, in what is an older, never updated bath.

    Changing the mirror to two, too far apart,will do nothing!!! except visually dim and shrink the bathroom.

    If you are changing lights and "hardware" - what is tub/shower? Match the tub/shower and I will guess it is probably chrome. This is not the time or place for multiple finishes. Keep it s.i.m.p.l.e and chrome IS your friend, also timeless.

    You're painting walls? Paint the oak vanity, AND the trim edge on the counter and the back splash. Do white.- and then a wall color to harmonize with whatever tile is there, that we can not see.

    It's just way too late, you'll feel better....but don't kill yourself. Someone new will bomb the bath: ) no matter what you do.

    Believe me or don't, but I just gave you the best advice you are going to get: )

  • PRO
    11 months ago

    I wouldn't bother doing anything except MAYBE paint, but for sure make sure that the bath is ultra-clean.

    No one is going to pass on your house because you have one large mirror instead of two. And no one is going to buy your house just because you switched out the mirrors and the lighting in an old bathroom.

    "Someone new will bomb the bath: ) no matter what you do." So true.


  • PRO
    11 months ago

    A new light fixture would be a better choice IMO and I agree clean then clean again nothing is a bigger put off than a dirty bathroom or kitchen.

  • 11 months ago

    If you are going to do hanging framed mirrors, then they need to be placed lower on the wall and the mirrors need to be taller to make use of the wall height. Since you are moving/raising the electrical box, then you can place the lights higher up to relate to a taller mirror.

    What you mocked up looks dinky and squat for the space.

    Short people hate mirrors that are placed too high over a sink!

  • 11 months ago
    last modified: 11 months ago

    Agree with Diana Bier’’s comment. A bathroom like that would be remodeled by just about any buyer in my area, your area might be different, idk. But I wouldnt do anything other than painting, maybe, as Diana suggested. No one will even notice the mirror. If it bothers you that much check out Mirrormate site, no demoing out the old.

  • 11 months ago

    Clean and paint. No need to do anything else.