Vanity Mirror With Lights Diy

...constraint first: The vanity and how it's really incorporated with the tile. ...idea of ripping out the vanity and going with a pre-built seems out of...now): My thought is to DIY Reface the cabinet w/ some ... modern and perhaps go with some oil-rubbed bronze colored-LED bar lights? I'm definitely planning to...the overhead lights above the mirrors can still serve as ambient lighting: A lighted mirror would...

A DIY remodel for my boys’ bathroom! The “before” pics at the end were what the bathroom looked like when we moved in years ago and it has been at the bottom of the to-do list. Finally got tired of them sharing our bathroom so we took on this project! Took the old tiled shower and tub out and replaced with a shower-only - thought this stood a better chance of staying clean as the boys grow into teens than new tile and tub. Added glass shower door. New floor tile, new vanity, light, mirror, trim, door. Vanity with lots of drawers. We discovered the wall beside the shower was hollow, so we built in a towel nook! Pleased with how it turned out. Would you add a towel bar under the window? There’s nowhere to hang a towel other than the handle on the glass door - is that going to be a problem? Also can’t decide what to do on the wall above the toilet and/or next to the window. Shelves? Art? I wouldn’t want to use shelves for storage but could do something for decoration? Open to other ideas! submitted by /u/Princess-Peach16 to r/BathroomRemodeling [link] [comments]

I’d like to do a low-budget DIY refresh on this small half-bath. I love the green fixtures and want to preserve them, and make the rest of the bathroom match more harmoniously. I’m thinking vintage inspired sticky tile on the floor and changing out the vanity. Tragically the wall above the tile is concrete, so I’m not sure if there’s anything I can do other than a fresh coat of paint. But I’d love to hear this sub’s advice and thoughts on what I can do to improve the look of this bathroom! Especially: - would finding a sink that matches the green be the best way to go? -mirror placement? (I did not hang this mirror and I know it’s not right, but the overlap with the tile is puzzling to me) -any suggestions on what I can do with the cement? Is paint the only options? Color suggestions? -there’s an original light fixture that’s cemented in that I’ve struggled to find the right shade for. Any advice? Anything else I could do with this? submitted by /u/clm4265 to r/centuryhomes [link] [comments]

We’ve done a lot of DIY at our house and this bathroom has always kind of been at the bottom of the priority list. After many years, we decided to get rid of the vanity that has never been our style and give the room a facelift! So pleased with how it turned out. We hung beadboard, replaced all the trim and the door (not pictured). Peel and stick wallpaper and a new vanity, mirror, light fixture and updated hardware and faucet. Still looking for the right art to hang that completes the space without competing with the wallpaper. submitted by /u/Princess-Peach16 to r/BathroomRemodeling [link] [comments]

Hello & welcome to my 3rd annual year in review diary! Past annual reviews include: 2024, 2023, and a post about being behind on retirement. Heads up that I will be mentioning grief, my dad dying, peri-menopause, and health in this post. My numbers are first, then I get more narrative/very wordy and less financial underneath. I scattered a few links to photos throughout. =) 2025 $ goals and totals Emergency Fund: Total $25,000 (goal $25,000) 401k: Total $80,500 (goal $70,000) Roth IRA: Total $34,400 (goal $28,000) Brokerage: Total $10,574 (goal $4,000) # Salary progress since 2020: - 2026: $113,533 - 2025: $109,324 - 2024: $95,000 - 2023: $90,000 - 2022: $88,000 (only worked at this salary for 1/2 the year, made $56k total) - 2021: $30,225 - 2020: $46,800 Net worth progress: - 2025 $150,000 - 2024 $85,000 - 2023 $43,000 - 2022 $6,000 Investment contributions: - 401k $20,850 (21%- my employer contributes an addtl 5.25%) - IRA $7,000 - Brokerage $8,750 Highlights from 2025: I surpassed $100k salary and $100k net worth this year- both are small numbers compared to others, but huge for me. My initial goal for 2025 net worth was $125k, but I changed it to $145k a few weeks into the year. I surpassed that goal and ended this year at $150k. I exceeded my savings and investing goals, which is amazing but also tells me I can stretch and make more challenging goals next year. My goal was to contribute about $4k to my taxable brokerage, but I ended up contributing $8,750! Whenever I had extra money I stashed it there. My goal is to contribute a lot more to my brokerage in 2026- aiming for $12,000. We built an office in our backyard and it's beautiful! It's my dedicated workspace. It took a little over 2 months of allll our spare time to build and my half of the materials + everything that goes along with building something like this was $11,929. Travelled to Greece in April- by far my favorite place I've visited. We stayed in Athens for 3 days, then rented a car and drove around the Peloponnese for 6 days. The food in Greece is incredible for a pescatarian (me) and vegetarian (my partner), people were very kind and funny, and I was able to swim in the sea several times. I begrudgingly live on land but belong in the sea. I flew first class for the first time, using points, which is an unreal experience. Other trips: 4 days in San Francisco, a long weekend in Denver, 2 long weekend driving trips to Seattle to see friends, 2 driving trips to the coast, 1 staycation in our city at a fancy hotel using points. Spent time with both new and old friends. Made some travel plans with a new friend for next year, which I am very excited about. Lots of time with my family too. Had only a small garden this year, as I moved my garden empire back to my yard vs the community garden plot and I was occupied with the office build for most of the summer months. However, I did grow 6 different raddichio varieties which made me so incredibly happy. Got a raise and promotion in early 2025 (mentioned in last year's yearly review post, as I was late to posting). The timing was impeccable, as I was literally about to pitch the idea of a promotion to my boss when she reached out to tell me she started that process with HR already. Continued with my weightlifting & weight loss efforts, weathered an injury that took me out of the gym for 2+ months but am back to it now. Weight has been a little up/down but I did lose about 5 lbs this year- I plan to lose 15 lbs in 2026 which will bring me to my ultimate goal weight. Most importantly, I'm getting stronger and maintaining better exercise habits. Sewing- almost perfected a copy of a linen Banana Republic mini dress I love- the first version I designed and sewed was close but the back wasn't the same cut..the second version was more accurate but the structure of the back wasn't stable for reasons I haven't yet figured out. (Both are extremely wearable though). I'll try version 3 in 2026! Also made an upholstery slip cover for a cushion (creating a makeshift sofa for my office). Very challenging but came out great! Also had a more artistic piece I made last year in a couple of shows, including being featured in the front window at the library. I joined a live singing group, where a band plays songs + the audience sings (with guidance). It's incredible, fun, and healing. Went to a few live shows with my brother, had a blast and we are going to try and keep this up into 2026. The hard parts of 2025: The biggest/worst hard part of 2025 was my dad dying in Sept. There are so many things I am grateful for: his love, our shared memories and connection, getting to be there with him for his last 5 days in the ICU and holding his hand as he took his last breath....but man, I am just so sad and devastated. Big grief is so all encompassing and I miss him so much- I would text or call him daily and he was/is my favorite person. There is nothing new I can say about grief that has not been written or said a thousand times over. I've spent a lot of time thinking about and reading about death and dying, and yet nothing prepared me for the immensity of losing my dad. Or maybe it did prepare me and my experience would have been different otherwise? I do know I was able to be 100% present (physically, emotionally, spiritually) for my dad during that last week, which is something I'll always be thankful for. Life was a blur in Sept, Oct, Nov after my dad's death- I took my 3 days of bereavement + the last 3 days of PTO I had... then had to get back to work. Luckily my manager is very compassionate and she explicitly told me many times to just do what I could. I was in the middle of a huge project (naturally) and somehow made it through, did great work, and kept up with all of my work responsibilities. My partner took care of all house and food things so I could just work/sleep/eat/etc. This period of time resulted in a big increase in my OCD symptoms with an added bonus of panic attacks in the middle of the night, which was fun. But, here in Dec things are calming down and I am able to reach out from the depths of my grief a little. Most people in my life were very supportive and kind during this time. One friend was making my grief about all her and acted entitled to having access to my emotions, so I took a step back from our friendship. The rest of my family isn't very expressive and closed-up emotional shop immediately after his death- something I should have expected but still somehow shocked me. I started HRT for peri-menopause this year, which has been excellent, though took a few months to adjust to. 10/10, highly recommend! I am using an IUD for the progesterone, an IUD that was poorly inserted and now likely has to be surgically removed, so I don't recommend that part. Esp don't recommend being told that my body will adjust to the pain and feeling of the IUD only to later find out it is embedded and in the wrong place. -1/10. What's coming in 2026? A year of making. This year, I am challenging myself to make at least 1 thing per week, to get out of my head and force some movement on my incredibly long list of creative projects. Making can mean...a piece of clothing, something in the wood shop, a page on a website, a piece of writing, a tool, whatever. I'll post each week's creation on my instagram account to hold myself accountable and share my progress. A new job. I'm getting my portfolio and self ready to focus seriously on a job search this year, and hope to have a new, higher paying job by the end of 2026. My salary goal is $150k and I want to work somewhere with a larger UX team, with room for me to grow. I also want more technically complex projects to work on and either a little more PTO or location flexibility. Clothing. 2025 was my spendiest year by far! I was shocked at how much I spent on clothing ($400/ mo), so for 2026 I am limiting myself to 1 clothing (or shoe) purchase per month. Admittedly, I needed to replace a lot of clothing after losing weight and recomping my body with strength training.... but that only accounts for about half of my clothing purchases. I'm taking photos of all my clothing to add to Indyx (an app to manage and play with your wardrobe) in an effort to better "shop" from my closet. If you are on Indyx and want to connect there, lmk! Art. This is a subset of the year of making. My first focus is art for my dad. My dad was a beautiful, complicated man and I have several pieces I want to create for and about him. Things I don't want to forget, things he didn't get to finish, ways I want to both honor him and transform the gifts he gave me into what I bring into the world. Community. My dad's death showed me that I am less connected to people (and lonelier) than I realized. I want to fix this and I think finding ways to give to my community is one great way. I will also continue in my singing group + am joining a book club. I want to eventually do some hospice volunteering but think I should wait until 2027 for that. I am also forcing myself to say yes to invites from people, bc I have a tendency to self-isolate. Money. I want to surpass $200k net worth, $150k salary, and meet or exceed a 65% savings rate. Maybe get a side gig started, but I want to first focus on a job search. I think I need to decrease my 401k contributions a little and increase my brokerage contributions....but feel a little scared to do that for some reason. My goal- contribute $1,000 per month to my brokerage. I adjusted my 2026 budget to contribute more to my brokerage but haven't adjusted it to decrease my 401k contributions yet. I use YNAB and all my categories are sinking funds that I let build up over time. I cut back on contributions to some categories to see if I can spend less/save more this year. Big purchase(s). I'm going to DIY remodel our bathroom this year- big expenses for that are a new toilet + vanity, then paint and new lighting for the mirror (est: $3,500?). I'd like to buy an industrial sewing machine but may just research and plan to buy one in 2027. Thank you for reading this far- this community is the best place on reddit and has made my life so much better. I start each day reading the posts here and am rooting for each of you. In the my darkest days of 2025, it was an uplifting distraction to read posts here. Grateful for you all!! submitted by /u/_liminal_ to r/MoneyDiariesACTIVE [link] [comments]

I decided to convert the old, cramped bathroom in our 1892 half-timbered house into a more functional space. The goal was to create a sanctuary using natural materials like Travertine and Onyx while staying on a tight budget. We completed this in 2020, and the 2,500 Euro (2,800 USD) budget was achieved by doing all the labor myself and sourcing most of the materials second-hand. The Design: I wanted to play with textures. The wet areas feature tumbled Travertine Yellow, while the rest of the walls are finished with clay plaster for a healthy indoor climate. The transition between the vanity and floor is a hand-laid broken mosaic waterfall. One of my favorite details is the shower wall: it is a mix of rugged Rockface veneers and a backlit Onyx slab that creates a glowing lava effect while showering. The Piedra del Sol Vanity: The centerpiece of the room is the custom vanity. I integrated a large Onyx slab featuring a hand-carved Piedra del Sol (Aztec Sun Stone). It is my tribute to the famous 24-ton basalt monolith housed in the National Museum of Anthropology. When backlit, the light reveals the intricate carvings and the natural translucency of the stone. The sink underneath is also illuminated by a 4W LED strip, serving as a highly efficient night light that stays on all night. Lighting and Features: The primary atmospheric lighting comes from the backlit Onyx panels above the toilet (featuring Maya-style engravings) and in the shower. To maximize the space with only 2m ceiling height, I recessed the shower panel into a 3D wood-look ceiling. I also custom-fitted a glass door into a Travertine frame to let natural light flow into the otherwise dark hallway. Behind the mirror, I built a recessed wall cabinet to keep the space clutter-free. Technical side: Living in a timber frame house meant leveling the floor with OSB and using a fully bonded waterproofing membrane with reinforced corners. The vanity is cantilevered, so the antique Chippendale cabinet underneath remains free-standing for easy maintenance. It has been five years now; everything has held up perfectly, and the natural patina on the stone has only made the room look more beautiful. Happy to answer any questions about the materials or the challenges of working with 130-year-old walls! TL;DR: Converted a tiny 3-room layout in a 130-year-old house into a natural stone sanctuary for 2,500 Euro. Features a custom-carved Piedra del Sol Onyx vanity (Aztec Sun Stone tribute), a backlit lava shower, and a hidden mirror cabinet. All DIY, mostly sourced second-hand. submitted by /u/frank_petry to r/AmateurRoomPorn [link] [comments]

I started this DIY project, but want to gut check if this could lead to an electrical fire. I’m looking to hang lights over my bathroom vanity. The house was built in 1986, the wire box is off center to the mirror + vanity. The vanity lights I have a smaller mounting plate. I hung the metal bracket centered with anchors for support. The cables I will feed through and push back into the electrical box, and reinforce the caps with electrical tape. You’ll notice the circle is half patched because if I center the light, the mounting plate is would leave this area exposed, so I used tape and spackle. Where I’m struggling is even if I off center the metal bracket to the light + mounting plate, that will throw off the bolts that connect them together, would I have to drill holders in that instance? Is my approach safe? If not, what would you recommend? I’m willing to correct this project as needed. 1/3: old light removed, showing placement of wire box, pencil line shows middle. 2/3showing the light centered with the off center metal bracket mounted to the wall. -3/3: my solution, wondering if it’s safe. Thanks y’all! submitted by /u/simpleinthecity to r/electrical [link] [comments]