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LIGHTING UP YOUR VANITY
TODAY, HOMEOWNERS AND DESIGNERS ARE MIXING THINGS UP WITH SCONES, PENDANTS AND MORE! HERE
ARE A FEW IDEAS FROM SOME OF OUR DESIGNERS.
Use two scones mounted on either side of the mirror rather
then a vanity bar above the mirror.
For a more modern application, use two small pendants on each
side of double sinks.
The finishes of this master bathroom is rather traditional with marble
basket-weave flooring and oak cabinetry but the modern light fixture and
its application pushes the design toward transitional. Hanging pendants
definitely give the bathroom a unique, unexpected look and it also offers
up a wide variety of design possibilities. This is also a great solution if
you want to maximize mirror space but can not mount lighting right onto
the mirror. - Space Designed by Negar Reihani, Space Harmony, www.spaceharmony.ca
Sconces mounted directly onto the mirror!
If you love the look for a side-mounted sconce but don’t
want to sacrifice mirror space, this is a great solution. You
can still choose a wall to wall mirror for maximum impact
and then have the fixtures installed over the mirror. This is
especially useful in small bathrooms as the mirror reflects
the light back from the scones, making the room feel bigger
and brighter. - Space Designed by Negar Reihani, Space Harmony, www.
spaceharmony.ca
LIVING LIGHTING TIP: Fixtures in the bathroom are subject to frequent
steam and moisture exposure. Choose a pendant made of an easy to clean
material like metal and crystal and avoid materials like linen shades that
may become damaged and are harder to ripe clean.
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There are a number of reasons why you might want to consider
using sconces instead of a vanity bar. Side-mounted sconces offer a
more even light with less shadows, an important consideration if this
is also where you’ll be doing things like applying makeup regularly.
In a small bathroom, using sconces creates a more horizontal sight
line, elongating the space and making it feel larger. On the other
hand, you can break up the large expanse of a double vanity by
using two separate mirrors and three scones for a more intimate feel.
- Space Designed by Jamie Banfield, Principal of Jamie Banfield, www.jamiebanfield.ca
LIVING LIGHTING TIP: For best results, mount fixtures at least 28″ apart and 60″ off the
floor.