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DIY backlighting a mirror?

pussuskattus
13 years ago

I am working on the lighting in my new powder room (new house being built) and I am having trouble finding lighting fixtures I like (I know, there are millions - part of my problem!) We already have recessed lights in there, so I am looking for the mirror light.

I saw a picture of a mirror with backlighting, and I thought "I can do that myself!" I've found some nice mirrors that mount away a few inches from the wall, and I thought I could use those, and mount some LED tape lights on the back all around the mirror. Then I don't need to have another lighting fixture at the mirror.

Anyone tried this? Does the tape show through the mirror? Do you have a picture?

Thanks so much for any help you can give me!