Find the right vanity light width, mounting height, and lumen output for any bathroom. Works for single-bar fixtures above the mirror and side-mounted sconces — with CRI and colour temperature guidance for accurate grooming light.
Vanity type
Single sink vanity
One fixture or two sconces
Double sink vanity
Two fixtures or four sconces
Full wall / Hollywood
Strip or Hollywood style
Mounting position
Above mirror (bar fixture)
Single horizontal bar or row of bulbs mounted above the mirror. Most common style.
Side-mounted sconces
Two sconces flanking the mirror at eye level. Eliminates shadows on face. More flattering for grooming.
Measurement units
Inches
Centimetres
Your mirror and vanity dimensions
Measure the mirror frame width
Overall vanity width if no mirror measured
Typically 72-78″ for standard vanity height
For total lumen recommendation
Please enter mirror or vanity width.
Ideal fixture width
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Mount height from floor
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Above mirror top
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Lumens needed
Front elevation — vanity lighting layout
Vanity lumen guide — by bathroom size
Bathroom sizeMin lumensIdeal lumens
Vanity type / mount
Mirror width
Ideal fixture width
Mount height (center of fixture)
Clearance above mirror
Minimum lumens
Recommended CRI / CCT
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