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Bathroom mirror dilemma

7 years ago

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Hi

my sink is below the window... i have attached a photo (pre renovation). I want to put a mirror on the right wall ... shall I put a round or rectangular mirror? Any idea on how to provide a mirror in front of the window????

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Sonia

7 years ago

How about a dressing table mirror with stand that can sit on the windowsill? The Range and Dunelm sell them, as well as Wayfair and Houzz shop. In fact you can get them anywhere! Here’s a sample pic.

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Patrina
7 years ago
I think your picture failed to upload. Could you try uploading it again to this post.
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cnvt
Original Author
7 years ago
can you see it ?
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Tani H-S
7 years ago
few ideas depending on whether or not the bottom of your window opens - or if it just opens from the top (above the handle) ? ....

1) suspended mirror ie one that hangs from a rod at the top of the window and hangs down. You can either have a loose fix one (hanging) or one that has a rod at the bottom as well to keep it sturdy. Hanging one would mean you could unhook it whenever you need full access to the window though.

2) sliding mirror. Rail going across the window alcove under the opener and the mirror frame sits on that and slides (like a mirrored cabinet in effect). Bit harder to make/find but could be used like a cabinet as it would hide some products on the shelf behind it.

3) Get a heavy duty extending arm like the small mirror you currently have already, but fix a larger mirror to it. Doesn't need to be massive
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User
7 years ago
There’s plenty of interesting options to install a mirror in front of the window. Like Tani H-S already mentioned, you can opt for a suspended mirror or a wall mounted one with a swing arm design..You can shop for great ones at Wayfair.co.uk
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User
7 years ago
Some inspiration..
cnvt
Original Author
7 years ago
I love the rectangle one on your first picture but can’t find them anywhere :(
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User
7 years ago
What if you use this one, that look the most similar and hang it upside down from the ceiling?https://www.wayfair.co.uk/home-decor/pdp/tikamoon-element-mirror-tka2669.html
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7 years ago

H110 x W 45 cm
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Inside Out Oxford Bespoke Garden Rooms
7 years ago
How about a corner cabinet (triangular footprint) in the corner above the WC, with a mirror in the door? Your bathroom is the mirror image of one I lived with for years, and we found the corner mirror worked really well because it's out of the way, it gives you extra storage space, and the 45 degree change of shape in the corner softens up the room.
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@PSA
2 years ago
Does anyone know the techinical name of the pole mounted mirrors that can be mounted in fron of windows? Sometimes they can swivel within their frames. I am trying to search for CAD block for onw but not sure how to search for it.
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2 years ago
Shaving mirror @PSA

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