A Window Above the Bathroom Sink: Feature or Flaw?

I think it's safe to say that most people love a window above the kitchen sink. But put that window above a bathroom sink, and I think most people would find that to be a flaw. A mirror right above the sink is pretty handy — you can see what you're doing when you brush your teeth or shave your face. So if you have a window there instead, what can you do? Check out 16 bathrooms where that window above the sink is not a flaw, but a feature.

This marble vanity stands within a bay window, and the mirror was designed to be suspended in front of the window. What an impressive and luxurious space. The window here is definitely a feature of the bathroom, and functionality is handled beautifully. 

Are you ready for some creative genius? This mirror slides on a track so that when it is positioned above the sink it reveals a medicine cabinet. Designed by Malcolm David Architecture and built by Mueller Nichols Cabinets & Construction, this is a totally custom piece.

This long, horizontal window running above the entire counter area lets abundant light into the bathroom while mirrors are placed at intervals in front of it. Fluorescent lights inset into the mirrors provide lighting at face level. 

Shoji screens softly filter light into this modern Asian-style bathroom. The mirror is set within the window frame, and pendant lights suspended from the ceiling put the light right where it's needed to either side of the mirror.

Here's another great example of a traditional bath with an oval mirror hung in front of the window. Simple is good.

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