I am looking for some help on the best design/shape for creating a frame for free-standing lighted mirror for a vanity table project.
The mirror has the following dimensions:
Width: 31 1/2"
Height: 23 5/8"
Weight: 28lb
It is not possible for me to wall-mount the mirror, and I do not want to slant the mirror backwards, so I am looking to create a straight-fronted frame onto which the mirror can be attached properly perpendicular to the floor/table, and which will not immediately tip over.
I am looking to build this frame into an alcove that the table sits in front of. These are its dimensions:
Depth: 13.5"
Width: 29.5"
Height: 37" at the front (closest to table) sloping to 27" (at the back)
The two big questions I currently have are:
- What is the best shape for the frame? A soccer-goal shape? A squared C-shape backed into the alcove? I would prefer, if possible, not to block off the entire alcove as it can currently be accessed from underneath the table and would be useful storage for a power strip to plug in hairdryers, chargers, etc.
- What weight does the frame need to be to prevent the mirror from being inclined to tip forwards? There are no small children in the house so I am not concerned about it being possible to be tipped if pressure is exerted; I only want it to be able to stand freely without tending to fall on its face.
Answers and any and all advice would really be appreciated, as I suspect that with pure trial and error it would take me a couple of weeks to get this sorted out!
The mirror has the following dimensions:
Width: 31 1/2"
Height: 23 5/8"
Weight: 28lb
It is not possible for me to wall-mount the mirror, and I do not want to slant the mirror backwards, so I am looking to create a straight-fronted frame onto which the mirror can be attached properly perpendicular to the floor/table, and which will not immediately tip over.
I am looking to build this frame into an alcove that the table sits in front of. These are its dimensions:
Depth: 13.5"
Width: 29.5"
Height: 37" at the front (closest to table) sloping to 27" (at the back)
The two big questions I currently have are:
- What is the best shape for the frame? A soccer-goal shape? A squared C-shape backed into the alcove? I would prefer, if possible, not to block off the entire alcove as it can currently be accessed from underneath the table and would be useful storage for a power strip to plug in hairdryers, chargers, etc.
- What weight does the frame need to be to prevent the mirror from being inclined to tip forwards? There are no small children in the house so I am not concerned about it being possible to be tipped if pressure is exerted; I only want it to be able to stand freely without tending to fall on its face.
Answers and any and all advice would really be appreciated, as I suspect that with pure trial and error it would take me a couple of weeks to get this sorted out!