From an interior design standpoint, no bathroom is complete without a mirror. Bathroom mirrors reflect light and spread it around the room, creating a much-needed illusion of space. In addition, these essential mirrors also serve a multitude of both practical and aesthetic purposes, including helping people to groom themselves properly before leaving the house and to add a touch of style to the bathroom. It, therefore, goes without saying that choosing the right mirrors for the bathroom is an important task.
Whether you're looking to install bathroom mirrors for the first time or you're simply renovating your bathroom, here are some essential aspects to consider when selecting mirrors for your bathroom.
Fog-protection
You will definitely want to avoid foggy bathroom mirrors. For that reason, one of the most important things to consider before choosing mirrors for your bathroom is whether or not the mirrors are designed to avoid condensation problems. Thankfully, steam-free mirrors, which quickly clear any fog buildup with a simple heated pad so people can use bathroom mirrors in times of need are increasingly becoming common. Though steam-free mirrors don't work forever, they are many times better than traditional-style mirrors that had no protective covering to stop the mirrors from misting up. In addition, they save bathroom users the hassle of having to wipe off fog every time they have finished taking a hot bath or shower.
Size and location of the mirror(s)
Aside from avoiding foggy mirrors, it is also important that you select the right bathroom mirror size. While it is essential to ensure the mirror is big enough to be useful, there will definitely be limitations on the size of your bathroom mirrors based on the size of the bathroom. Before buying a mirror, it is always a good idea to carefully measure the space you intend to have the mirror fitted in. You should also consider the intended location of the mirror, as it will impact the exact shape and dimensions of the mirror you will need to use.
Lighting
These days, most bathroom mirrors come with lighting and you should take advantage of this trend, especially if you want a contemporary-style bathroom. Depending on your personal style and preference, there is a wide range of well-lit bathroom mirrors to choose from, including bathroom mirrors with: side lighting, backlighting, surround lighting, etc. If you want to eliminate the need for sconces, back-lit bathroom mirrors would be a perfect option, for example.
With these tips in mind, you should be able to find the right mirrors for your bathroom. But if you need any help, don't hesitate to contact a bathroom mirror specialist.
Hello! I'm Terry and my favourite subject is glass. I became passionate about glass about a year ago when I was having some renovation and repair work carried out in my home. The contractor who was in charge of the work asked me if I had considered installing additional windows and skylights in order to brighten up some of the darker areas of the building. I hadn't considered this, but once it was suggested to me, I because hooked on the idea. I learnt all I could about how I could use glass to improve my quality of life. I hope this blog inspires you to do the same.