OK this is just a non designer answer! Rectangle will give you the most viewing reflection, but I just finished looking at the Parade of Homes in our area and every every every home used round mirrors only....so on trend go for round.

Why do you need another mirror here? Come to think of it why the light fixture on this side wall? Where are the other mirrors?

What does he mirror reflect? That's your best answer.

Probably not the best place for a mirror, then. What else are you thinking? Kind of a cool space to fill.

What’s the purpose of the piece of furniture underneath it? If it’s a storage piece, put a piece of art over it (not a mirror). Also, remove the light fixture and replace with a lamp (this is just the quickest example that would work that I could find in 5 seconds!):

or a picture light like this:

Match the shape of the mirror to the space. Make the mirror extend at least 2 or 3 inches above the lowest line of your light bulbs, so they REFLECT into the mirror. Keep the mirror at least 2 inches off of your surface on the bottom... A circle mirror would interfere with the switch plates inside vertical line, and give you much less mirrored area. If you don't like rectangle, at minimum go oval in this space, but not a circle. Beveled, looks fancier, but if I had to choose for more surface area vs beveled edges, I would go with more surface area. We found mirrors at Big Box stores years ago, they come with mounting brackets, upper and lower, that just matched our areas we needed them in and they were alot less than the one we had to order custom made for one area. And their beveled edges were no different in price than the other options, so you might find a framed mirror in a store somewhere that suits your needs even...a furniture or BigBox store. There was no difference in quality between the 2 options we used, at that time, just make sure you don't see a wave if you do go out on your own to find one..

Joanie,

You do not want a mirror opposite a toilet!!!!!! As suggested above, if you can move or remove fixture the light, do so. Add art work where light fixture is now or on the wall next to it or both places. With that beautiful blue color, add some great ocean or sailing pictures. Good luck.

Agree with art work instead of mirror.

You can rotate the wall sconce lights so the globes are pointing up and you will have more wall area to hang things.

I was thinking the same thing!

I would remove the lamp due to the light fixtures above.

I love the blue art. I know the light fixture is new, but is there any way to return in? Maybe try to sell it. It looks like a vanity fixture over a piece of furniture, just not working.

You have a vanity area so I would use this area to do some attractive storage. You could do shelves above your existing vanity and put out some pretty folded towels and other bathroom items.

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following >>> new build/ mirror placements vs art :)

I like the art work, but that light fixture screams "vanity" to me. An overhead light for artwork like Sammy has pictured above would look good and would cover the electrical opening in the wall from the "vanity" lighting fixture.

You have a lot of straight lines in that room so a round mirror would add visual interest. However, don’t think existing light fixture complements a round mirror.

with your fixture I’d use a square mirror.

I don't think you can give an answer about what to do with that space until it is defined what the space is to be used for. Is it a makeup area? If so, then keep the light fixture and hang a mirror. I would hang a rectangular mirror because that is the shape of the other mirrors in the space, you already have enough difference with the different vanity colors, I would not add another difference with the shape of the mirror. I would not worry about what the mirror is '"reflecting", that concept only applies to when you're trying to decorate with a mirror. It does not apply to bathrooms where mirrors are for function because to some degree they are all reflecting a toilet. if it is not a makeup area, then I would remove the light fixture and hang a piece of art. If that is not going to be a makeup/vanity area then it doesn't need a mirror and it doesn't need a lighting fixture over it. So decide what the space is and then go from there.

We think artwork would look really lovely in that space as well.

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