Need help with sconce size and placement

13 years ago

We are renovating our master bath, and I need help choosing sconces for above the dual vanity. The wall is 96.5 inches - and I assume the two mirrors will be about 23 inches wide each (centered over the 24-inch sink base). That leaves about 21 inches between the two mirrors. I am unsure what to do in between - one sconce, two sconces or a double sconce? Is there a rule of thumb? Please help! Direction on sconce size would also be appreciated - I read that they should be no taller than 10 inches. Attached is the vanity drawing, thanks!

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Bellacor
13 years ago
The general rule of thumb is 36"-40" apart and at eye level. Approximately 5 feet above the floor. As for how many sconces and whether or not a single or double, the first question you should be asking yourself is do I have enough light. Bathrooms need a lot of light especially for personal grooming tasks such as makeup application and shaving.

I'm assuming there is other lights in the room correct? Perhaps recessed? Any what the total wattage is with the other light fixtures?
cosheaffer
Original Author
13 years ago
Yes, there are also four can lights and a window. My biggest concern is what to do in the middle - there isn't 36-40" there to work with. And if I place just one sconce in the middle of the mirrors, will it look odd considering it will be farther from the mirrors than the sconces on the outer sides? Does that matter?
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jandmsplace
9 years ago
I just saw something really nice at a model home that might work for you. Rather than two separate mirrors, they did one very long mirror that extended the entire vanity (it was framed like a picture, looked very nice). Ask your contractor if they can install the middle sconce(s) on the mirror and the spacing won't stand out. But, the way it is drawn with the 3 sconces and 2 mirrors, I don't think I mind the single sconce centered in the middle because my eye sees 3 spaced across the wall, not a pair that are different distances from the mirror.