I'm hardly skilled at technology. My representation of your sconces are pretty laughable! Here are some other little mock ups. I think the point to pay attention to is the scale of the width of your mirror compared to the size of the wall. It took a stab at making these an approximate width, but not sure it is is right. In these situations, I usually use masking tape on my wall to tape off the size of art/mirror whatever, then take a picture of each masking taped option. I often find that looking at a picture of my space provides a more obvious answer than just looking at the space itself.

How do wireless sconces work? Do you have to take them down and recharge them with a USB every so often? Is there a remote control for them?

I will try different size mirrors and see what looks best. I will try the tape too before ordering any others. The 24x36 is already on the way. The sconces have rechargeable batteries. They are great!

yes, remote control!

I’m interested in your sconces… battery operated… Can you post a bit of information about them on here like the brand and where you got them? I’m in Canada so I’ll probably the same thing won’t be available, but I’d like to follow up on this.

Of course liasch! happy to share. i got them on amazon and they have many different styles! some are rated better than others and the set I have had good ratimgs. I didnt expect much, but I have to say they are really pretty!!! They are a heavy brushed nickel and you honestly will never be able to tell that they aren‘t hardwired at all!

Here are some pics of it up close, as well as the name/ pic from amazon .

The harp on the inside is magnetic, and the white cylinder is the bulb. you just place the bulb to the magnet and it attaches firmly

Then you just take the bulb off and charge it when needed . there is also a remote control to turn them on/ off

I thought this style matched really nicely with the chandelier.

Very nice!

Your bedroom furniture is so similar to mine! I am thinking about what I can do to update... Love the sconces.

I say go for it Amanda Smith! My thinking was that no matter what I try to fix or change couldn’t make it any worse than what it is/was!

Thanks for the info and particularly all the bit about the bulb. We often lose the electricity here and I have back up LED candles, but these would be great in particular for when losing the electricity. I will check them out online.

So as I wait for the mirror to arrive to try out, I would like to focus on above the bed. I originally was going to use this starburts, but I am second guessing about having something heavy and metal above our heads. I see many people have them, so I am not sure if I am just being paranoid.

My other thought of a safer option would be to use either ready to hang canvas art or framed prints with mats. If doing framed prints, they would have plexiglass. I could do any of these in canvas or prints. I thought they would look nice with the large art above dresser ; pulling from the gold tree branches in the art. If I do art, not sure if I should do 2 or 3 pieces above the bed.

I wouldnt use the starburst above the bed. Your instincts are in line with feng shui which would consider that type of art as arrows pointing at you. Not restful at all. I am not a feng shui expert, but Ive read a great deal and some of the principals are based in common sense.

Some of the regulars here probably expect me to say this—and I'll say it anyway! I've been through earthquakes in Los Angeles (including the 1994 Northridge quake) and NYC, and I wouldn't hang anything at all over the head of my bed, nor indeed anywhere over my bed at all. Definitely not anything heavy, made of metal, or made of glass.

Personally, I don't even want textiles there: It could be frightening and disorienting to be wakened by a large cloth falling over one's face—which happened to a friend of mine in the Northridge quake. At least her mosquito net broke the fall of her painting, though.

Not everyone is plagued by my level of anxiety (lucky them). All the same, if you want to hang something decorative over or at the head of your bed, I strongly recommend something light and soft.

Put your Starburst mirror over by your two chairs and table never over the bed!

Thanks for the suggestion happyleg,, but am putting a regular mirror over the chairs / table . Wouldn’t do starburst there, as the mirror part of it is very small. i need a regular mirror to apply makeup.

I dont absolutely need the starburst; it was just one idea I had as an option for above the bed; but had reservarions about it to begin with being placed there.

I think something above the headboard is love or hate. I've never lived in earthquake area (I've been scared of them since the original Superman), but personally I feel like I could feel that hovering over.

Although! I have contemplated hanging some things above mine! I will say that I have my bed pulled away from the wall about 6inches so hopefully if something fell it would just go straight down behind me.

What if you changed the lamp shades on the night stands? Add some ribbon trim or cover them in fabric or paint or find some different ones to add a little something to that view.

Less is more. Don’t need anything over headboard. Taller lamps is a better use of funds and brings more balance to your nightstands and the visual “weight”on the other side of your room.

Without seeing the rest of the room it is based on my memory for this… But I don’t think you need anything over the bed.

Agree with above... I don't think you need anything over the bed. Let that headboard be the star.

Thanks everyone!

Mirror was on backorder, just received it

I taped up the styrofoam insert that was peotecting the mirror to give a size visual of the actual mirror .

Is the size okay? its a 24x36 the wall is aporox 85 inches wide. the mirror will also be flanked by 2 sconces.

if so, which orientation is best? i think i like vertical if size if the size is okay.

Vertical mirror and two sconces sounds right. The size and style of the sconces is going to be key.

These are the sconces

Definitely vertical if you’re looking at sconces.

It feels a tiny bit high to me maybe because I’m wanting to tie it into the piece of furniture underneath. Maybe one of our experts can weigh in on the placement?

I too would lower it a couple of inches. Vertical with the sconces! :)

Vertical and since this is your make-up mirror, stand where you usually do to test the height for function.

Yes, I just placed the mock up on the wall to see if the mirror looked large enough and which way to place the mirror

it would be lower. i just taped it up there to get an overall idea

is the size okay?

red ryder, if you look closely you can see the sconce on the table.

Sorry , the sconce pic didnt post let me try again

I like the sconces! I also agree, now that people mentioned it, that the mirror should be slightly lower.

Here is some information on mirror hanging above a chair rail

Whoops hit the trigger too fast

Have you hung the mirror and sconces?🙂

Thanks glschisler……i have someone coming to help hang them tomorrow 😊

We are waiting to see the mirror and sconces. I hope you like how it looks.

Hi all!!

sorry for delay! The first oval mirror was too small, so I had to exchange it for the larger size. Here is how it turned out! I am happy with it

Love it!

Very nice! And it looks like it functions well as your make-up mirror. Hope you and OH are enjoying the transformation. 👍

It looks very nice gtdj519! So happy for this room transformation!😀

Thanks everyone!

yes it works our this way so much better than the vanity did . It has a dual

purpose now- makeup area and then a nice sitting area

That looks very nice!

Super job 👏👏🥂. Look how great this transformation is. You must be very happy. A lot of thinking went into this and it now just looks effortless. Shows off your furniture and no painting needed.

Thanks liasch and happyleg.

I really appreicate all the advice and suggestions and guidance with this room. I really love how it turned out and it no longer is a room I dread going into anymore. Working with what I had turned out better than i expected. Everyone was so helpful!!!🙏

Well done! It looks great.

Love the new transformation! The art and seating area! The entire space looks so very nice. Yes, job well done!

Btw good call on the larger mirror. Stayed steady with your large art piece and purpose function of your seating area there for your make up.

Really lovely, great job!

You have created a wonderful space. Thanks for all your updates and for explaining the sconces. They are really great.

You’re not crazy for wanting to repaint it. The piece itself isn’t the problem. It’s the color and scale that are dating it.

Painting it in white or ivory can absolutely work, especially if you’re trying to lighten the room and move away from that heavy 90s wood tone. Dixie Belle is fine to use, just make sure you prep properly. Light sanding, good cleaning, and ideally a bonding primer if you want it to hold up long term. Most failures people complain about come from skipping prep, not the paint itself.

One thing I’d push you on a bit. Before you commit, look at the proportions. That dresser with the mirror is very top heavy and bulky. Even painted, it’s still going to read large in the room. If you can remove the mirror and just keep the base, it will instantly feel more modern and easier to work with.

Changing the hardware will help more than people expect. Go simpler, cleaner. That alone can shift the look a lot.

Also, don’t try to “perfectly repaint furniture.” A slightly softer, lived-in finish usually looks better than a factory-smooth repaint, especially with a piece like this.

Budget-wise, this is a smart move. You’re keeping storage, updating the look, and avoiding a full furniture replacement.

Just be aware, this works best if the rest of the room supports it. If everything else stays heavy or outdated, the painted piece won’t carry the whole space.

If you post your actual room later, I can help you dial in the color and hardware so it doesn’t end up looking like a DIY project.