How to decorate the wall above the bath vanity? (wall mirror, panels, countertop)
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We have a good sized rectangular guest bath. The vanity is about 9 feet long and has one sink at one end (yup, should've had two). There's a 24" wide oak medicine cabinet above the sink. Now what do I do with that large expanse of wall space above the rest of the vanity?
I had the same sort of thing in a previous house - not quite as long, but still the same challenge. I'm a "theme" decorator and I chose Victorian for the guest bath. I had a collection of things including old medicine bottles and boxes, perfume bottles, a shaving cup and brush and straight-edge razor - things like that - and I found an oak wall shelf which I mounted over the vanity to display these items. To fill up the shelves I found more items at flea markets and yard sales and on eBay. On the vanity itself I had a washbowl and pitcher. My shower curtain was a few lace panels (with a clear plastic liner).
In another house, the guest bath was more whimsical and I had a collection of Dr Seuss memorabilia displayed, from stuffed characters to drinking glasses to plastic figurines.
So, there's a lot you can do. Put up a display shelf or hang a large oak-framed print or painting. Put something like a nicely potted plant (real or silk) or a huge brandy snifter full of colorful soaps on the vanity.
We have a good sized rectangular guest bath. The vanity is about 9 feet long and has one sink at one end (yup, should've had two). There's a 24" wide oak medicine cabinet above the sink. Now what do I do with that large expanse of wall space above the rest of the vanity?
Does the medicine cabinet have a mirrored front? I'm going to assume it does. What you could do is take down the medicine cabinet and replace it with a BIG beautiful framed mirror that is more centered in the vanity. After you do that you may not need anything else on either side unless it is a light like a sconce. Or, you can put up two identical mirrors with one being centered above the sink and another at the same distance from the other end. You could then find a narrow nice wall hung shelf to put between them if need be for displays, collectibles, etc. Or put something larger on the counter that is tall enough to take up that space between the two mirrors.
All good suggestions; thanks so much! Had the budget been higher, I would've put a very large wall mirror up instead of the triple fold mirror med cabinet--put that up because I'm so near sighted! that it's hard to lean way over to look in a flush mount wall mirror.
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i just realised you have a different concern, sorry (i misread 9ft *ceiling*) anyway heres what i was mumbling about. its not much to look at if your not into homemade stuff, just wanted to fill the gap . its still way better that the popcorn builder lights IMO
this poster is from the toilet. the one there was kinda taboo. the recessed shelves got the approval and will be finalized soon
artwork on your blank space should be good. some of my solutions around the toilet
anyway heres what i was mumbling about. its not much to look at if your not into homemade stuff, just wanted to fill the gap . its still way better that the popcorn builder lights IMO
I think it's about a billion time nicer than a "stock" fixture. Really goes with your decor.
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(i misread 9ft *ceiling*) anyway heres what i was mumbling about. its not much to look at if your not into homemade stuff, just wanted to fill the gap . its still way better that the popcorn builder lights IMO
