I have wanted to take out our builder grade 10 foot long mirror since BEFORE we even moved in. Somethings have to wait and wait it did for over four years until I got my honey do wish list taken care of by our fix it friend Larry.
He came in thinking I
was crazy. But before he was through his wife and one other person were already planning on him doing just the same thing.
It really is a simple fix and makes such a difference. The room seems taller and even though we choose inexpensive fixtures and mirrors it looks much nicer then the builder
grade we had.
Here is my dilemma...what goes in the middle between the mirrors? Ben is thinking a third mirror, I am thinking some open shelving for perfume bottles and pictures. Some facebook friends have suggested sconces...
We will have to keep looking...until then it is one less Honey Do on the wish list...
P.S. Since Ben took my linen closet to store the wine, I have been suffering from an ill
equipped, poorly utilized laundry room. Well Larry helped me out there too...I LOVE spending time doing laundry now...I know I'm weird.
***Here is a during picture...sadly I can't find a before..
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Instead of doing sconces I suggest a small table lamp (with a "daylight" bulb), something tall and slim. This would provide a little more light if you need it (and by using a "daylight" bulb you get a flattering light), without having to put more lighting on the wall. You've got quite a bit up there already. A lamp would also be a nice opportunity for ambient light while you're taking a bath. You could put a low light bulb in temporarily for "mood lighting."
I like your idea of doing some shelving. Enough for some decorative bottles, a couple of framed art pieces, and maybe a tchotchke or two. You could even find an antique shelving unit (if that fits in to your style..I haven't seen your house) to add some additional interest. Or just a couple of free floating shelves (like these... http://www.potterybarn.com/products/crown-molding-ledge/?pkey=cwall-organization).
There's my previous-career-as-a-designer two cents worth.
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