we had a similar dilemma with satin and polished stainless steel and once installed the effect of the combination is much better than expected as the little touches of shine add some extra bling so i suggest that the combination of your satin and polished nickel will be gorgeous but, given the choice, i would have the mirrors in the satin to match the taps..look forward to seeing the finished result

Hi Stacy, as you are building this is the right time to install what suits you and the space. Sconce lighting at eye level is the perfect position for putting on makeup, if this is where you do put on your makeup. So you want to keep this area uncluttered. Will you use the tower for medicine and other 'unglamorous' supplies? If so, you'll probably want them hidden so cabinets behind the mirror would be a good option. However, if you want a tower to display lovely items, could you recess a tower to your specifications in the wall? Now is the time to measure the space and design a solution that fits your lifestyle. Good luck. Cheers, Penelope

Amazing transformation! It has a real peaceful and relaxing vibe! love it!

I just finished our new ensuite, which has a 1600mm vanity. I have 4 lighting circuits (switches): 1. 2 x downlights for the main bathroom in a similar place to you. 2. Another 2 x downlights ( 1 over each sink) 250mm off the wall (vanity is 500mm deep so halfway between person and mirror). 3. Extractor Fan / Heat Lamp and 4. Strip light under vanity for late night trips. The downlights are dimmable so you can have the main bathroom in a medium light and then you can choose how much to crank your vanity lights. The idea is that the light should shine onto your face hence they are installed in front of the person and they are on a gimble so they can be tilted to point at your face. I think you are in Australia so I can tell you they are the Domus Aqua Tilt 13 and are fully sealed (ip65) so no issue having over your shower, etc. They are also very bright as the light bounces off the white tiles, so really they are only needed when applying makeup. It's hard to know exactly where your lighting needs to go when you just have plans in front of you, but you could always get your electrician to wire both for wall sconces and downlights and then when you are further along you can choose whether to cut downlights or have wall lights. (Remember to take pictures and measurements of the wire locations before they close in the walls / ceiling!) If you try downlights first, it's also a lot easier to change your mind (i.e patch a ceiling) than wall lights as that usually means drilling through tiles..