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Kelly O’Brien
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ledge under mirrors

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option for soaking tub in small spaces

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tub ledge

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ledge instead of nitch

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Floor

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mirrors

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The primary place to hang wall sconces in the bathroom is on either side of the bathroom vanity mirror, providing ideal lighting for the sink area. The American Lighting Association’s general rule is to mount them 65 to 70 inches from the floor, at about eye level. This allows light to fully illuminate your entire face without casting shadows. Ideally, the fixtures should be placed about 28 to 30 inches apart, but achieving this depends on the size of the room and configuration of the design. When installing fixtures above the mirror, the ideal height is about 78 inches.

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Although fixtures mounted on either side of the mirror are considered best for casting even light across the face, mounting them above the mirror remains a popular choice. Sometimes it’s simply impractical to do otherwise, given the size or position of the vanity mirror. Fixtures above the mirror should be 75 to 80 inches above the floor. Also look for fixtures that hold higher-wattage bulbs so available light has the best chance to fall evenly over the sinks.

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Glass insert in place of curtain

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