Sconces Above Bathroom Mirror

The american lighting association s general rule is to mount them 65 to 70 inches from the floor at about eye level.

Sconces above bathroom mirror. The majority of the fixtures are set to be installed over the mirror but it has pardon the pun come to light in recent years that flanking the mirror with sconces. The chandelier over the tub provides some decorative lighting and the sconces provide illumination for the mirror. Wall sconces also work great for illuminating bookshelves in a traditional design environment try a candle sconce. Try a flush mount wall sconce above a fireplace or flank a large mirror with a pair.

How close should sconces be to the sides of the mirror. You might have a narrow bathroom without extra space on the side or your mirror might be so large that the sconce placement won t work. Is there a standard height for a mirror. In those situations a wall mounted vanity fixture above the mirror is an option.

Only then do i suggest a fixture for over the mirror. Should a mirror be the width of the vanity. Both sides of the bathroom mirror. When it comes to the bathroom the more lighting the better so don t be afraid to choose larger scaled fixtures if space allows.

This ensures optimal light coverage for daily routines. How far up the wall should a scone be. Sconces or vertical fixtures on either side of the mirror or medicine cabinet aren t always possible. Is a light over a mirror better than a sconce.

In our showroom we feature an entire room for bathroom sconces. If you decide to place your sconce above the mirror we recommend installing it between 75 80 above the ground depending on the placement of the mirror. The primary place to hang wall sconces in the bathroom is on both sides of the bathroom vanity mirror providing ideal lighting for the sink area. If the sconces have shades put the bottom edges of the shades a little below eye level 60 to 68 inches from the floor.

Too low and they may be knocked when grabbing a towel or brushing teeth. The shower is a secondary area of task. Wall sconces for the living room play a key role in providing the needed lighting to make the living room functional and inviting. Determining the ideal height for bathroom sconces before hanging them is important.

In bathrooms mount sconces 36 to 40 inches apart flanking the mirror 18 inches from the sink s center line. A good mirror is an essential component to many rooms especially your bathroom.