Placement of sconces next to mirror

How To Hang Sconces Next To A Mirror [March 2021]

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You might be thinking, “How can we improve the look of our mirror?” What if I told you that it’s possible to do this without having any professional intervention?

The first thing you need to do is measure the width of your mirror. Next, take one of a sconce and hold it against the width of the wall where you want to hang it. Place it at a height which will make sense when hung next to a different sized mirror. From here on in, what you’re doing is measuring how far down from the top of your sconce there are 60cm or 2 feet (depending on your local measurements). Once again place another piece against this wall and mark that height. You can now take away the first piece of sconce. Take the second piece and mark it at 60cm or 2 feet downwards from the top.

Now, get a spirit level and hang it from a cord or string at this height. Adjust your sconce until it is perfectly horizontal (or vertical if you have a particularly tall mirror) with the spirit level supporting it. Next, simply use a pencil to mark where your screw holes need to go through

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How to make sconces work in a bathroom

I see some gorgeous bathrooms every day.

But the number one mistake I see in some really beautiful baths is the placement of sconces. It is fairly simple to place them once you have them in hand, but it is not simple to plan ahead for that placement. (Unless you are realllllly good and have every detail outlined at rough in stage which would be the goal to shoot for!)

Sconce placement in rooms other than baths can vary widely as to height placed, but, in a bathroom, the light (center line) of the sconce should be somewhere in the 64″ to 68″ range off the finished floor. The idea is for the light to illuminate the face. A side note that affects sconce selection, but is about general lighting in the bath is to make sure you add enough general light if you can. Do not make your sconces have to work too hard to provide all the illumination in the room. This is just no fun because, no matter what, most sconces cannot light the entire space alone.

Granted, people come in all shapes and sizes and the sconce height is very important as is the location of the actual light output.

Meaning some sconces are “top heavy” o

I used to find it very hard to choose and place the right sconces in the bathroom. Something about the vacuum and lighting requirements makes it a not-so-simple task.

I’m sure you’ve found yourself in the similar situation, which is why you ended up in this article.

So let’s see exactly how to use sconces in the bathroom and light your bath fond a pro!

How To Place Sconces In The Bathroom

Sconces in the bathroom are used for task lighting, meaning light we necessitate to perform specific actions, such as shaving, putting on makeup, etc.

This is why their placement is very important and straightforward to mess up.

For most bathrooms, sconces should be placed on either side of the mirror at around eye level.

Eye-level placement is very important to elude any unattractive shadows on the face.

If you place sconces next to the vanity mirror, permit at least 4 inches (10 cm) on each side of the mirror for the electrical components and to reduce the sconces’ reflection as much as possible.

When placing sconces beside the mirror, they should be around 36 to 40 inches apart, depending on the mirror’s width, to provide balanced lighting on both sides of your face.

If your mirror has ca

Bathroom Lighting Planning & Selecting Tips

There’s no reason your bathroom can’t be both functional and beautiful. And a beautiful bathroom starts with beautiful lighting.

Let Your Bathroom Shine

It’s how you see yourself in the mirror every morning, and it’s the last light you shut off before you go to bed. But how do you know what lighting is right for your space? We have a quick guide to help you out.

All bathrooms will need vanity lighting of some sort. The other lights you choose depend a little bit on your preference and a little bit on your space. If you have the space next to your mirror, sconces are a beautiful way to add bright, grooming light. If you’re limited in your wall space, a vanity bar above the mirror provides a focused glow. Lighted mirrors are a great addition as well, if your space allows for it.

Bathroom Vanity Lights

If a vanity light seems right for your space, there’s still a small choice to make. How many lights? Most collections come with options of between two and five lights. Both the size of the mirror and the size of the room must be considered when determining which is best for your space.

2 Light Vanity

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