Bottom of large mirror looks disconnected from backsplash/counter.

Question

We just installed a huge to the ceiling on wall over newly made vanity and pebbled counter. The two look very disconnected.  I can't lower the mirror as it is glued to wall.  Weighs 40 lbs. any help would be appreciated.

Pat Ritchie · Answer

You might paint that space the darker color from the tiles.  It looks quite pretty the way it is, however!

Barbara Webb · Answer

Maybe put a frame around it?

Joanne Costello · Answer

I'd add a small shelf

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Ir is very pretty but I agree something is off. Maybe pick a color out of your backsplash and make that one wall an accent..It may than tone it down.

Swan Road Designs · Answer

Sadly, and too late to drop down, the mirror was installed too high for the space. To give the illusion of it being in the right place, you might create a frame around it, of which the bottom space is wider than the other 3 sides. Perhaps a layering of wood framing would remedy your dilemma. I would keep it a similar color to the rest of the decor. Otherwise you risk drawing unnecessary attention to the space.

The Redesign Habit · Answer

Did you install your backsplash? Can you add on to that and build it up a little more to bring it closer to the bottom of the mirror so there isn't such a big gap there? If you can't do that, I would opt for pulling a darker color out of the colors of your pebbles and painting that whole wall with a mirror as an accent wall. It will look less disconnected that way...good luck. Let us know what you decide to do!

LeighJC · Answer

You are going to have an awkward space no matter what is done because of the uneven natural line of the backsplash. However, adding a shelf, something the width of the mirror but not very deep, and no brackets, would help. Check out Ikeas selection of floating shelves. You said the mirror goes to the ceiling, and it goes to the wall on the right, but does it hit a wall on the left? The mirror is part of the problem in looking unfinished without definition. If at all possible, add framing to match the shelf.

Julies1949 · Answer

I would carry the backspash up to the bottom of the mirror. You will have two choices for the top edge-do a lot of cutting to get a straight line, or top the edge of the tile with a piece of moulding.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

honestly I think a shelf would make it more obvious. Why not try the paint first and see if you like it better. later on if you don't add more backsplash but what would you do with the other wall? It may look worse to add the tile.

Carole · Answer

I would put a frame around the mirror to draw the eye to the mirror more. I think the problem is that the backsplash is fancy and the wall/mirror is plain so there is a disconnect between the two. You can glue with liquid nails or similar some timber to edge the mirror or maybe add a pebble effect frame to the mirror to marry the two together. Fancy pebble edge and raw plain mirror edge is the problem I think rather than the gap itself.

Ja Ka Smith · Answer

I agree with Carole. A frame would look great and would add character to the mirror.

CK · Answer

If possible I'd extend the backsplash up to the bottom of the mirror. If it's not a straight line (the tiles appear to be free form design) even getting it closer to the mirror will help alleviate that 'open space'.

Denise · Answer

A frame and a pretty tile backsplash to match the countertop would look great

DianaMarie · Answer

Depending on the style of your bathroom.... a rustic frame around the sides and top with a narrow floating shelf to anchor the bottom. I'm thinking driftwood or a 2' thick irregular shaped piece of raw cut lumber sanded smooth on top.

Holly Prim · Answer

I used inexpensive trim from an Overstock warehouse to frame the huge mirrors in our bathroom and I love it. As far a making the backsplash seem more connected, depends on how much work you're willing to put in. I would either move the mirror down, closer to your backsplash and add a trim to cover the seams, or buy a larger trim or molding to make the transition from the backsplash to mirror more cohesive. Depending on the distance between the bottom of your mirror and the tile you may be able to find a 1x6 or 1x8 to fill the gap then frame the mirror with an inexpensive trim that fits your style. Again, just depends on how much work you're willing to put in.

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