Reflections on the best mirror for your bathroom

‘Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who’s the fairest of them all?’

Choosing the right mirror for your bathroom isn’t always a fairy-tale. The bathroom mirror has long been an essential part of bathroom design but never has the choice been so varied.  The finishing touches are what make a bathroom, so choosing the right mirror is key to completing the look and feel of your bathroom.

At BATHLINE, we have put together a few thoughts of the different types of bathroom mirrors which may be suited to you and your home.

So why is choosing the right mirror for your bathroom so important?

Mirrors can create the illusion of making a small bathroom space seem more spacious by reflecting light around the room. They can also improve the light in bathrooms with little or no natural light due to their reflective properties. Most importantly of all, they provide you with a handy way of ensuring you haven’t smeared toothpaste on your face or missed a spot shaving or applying makeup before you start your daily routine. It is fair to say bathrooms would be incomplete without a suitable mirror and they have become one of the most important bathroom accessories.

The capability of mirrors has changed dramatically over the last decade, and there is now a variety of revolutionary mirrors available in an extensive selection of designs. Specific features such as lighting, music, smart technology and de-misting capabilities make choosing the correct mirror more challenging but also more convenient depending on your lifestyle.

So what are my choices?

Traditional Mirrors

Traditional Mirrors come in vast range of different sizes and styles. You can choose between regular mirrors which tend to be rectangular or square shaped or for a softer look we have a good selection of round mirrors. You can match your mirror to the bathroom style with classic and contemporary styled mirrors. With small bathrooms we recommend installing a large a mirror as it will create a feeling of spaciousness, whilst with larger bathrooms you can really have fun with your choice of mirror.  Choose a unique design to create a focal point in your bathroom and demonstrate why mirrors are so much more than a looking glass.

LED Mirrors

LED mirrors are a stylish and environmentally friendly offering an efficient addition to your bathroom. The use of small but mighty LED’s within the mirror means that you can have attractive and practical lighting without the large energy bills.

Mirrors fitted with LED lighting are practical and functional, making daily tasks such as applying make-up, shaving or hair styling easier especially in the darker months. Decorative mirrors with lights often act as a focal point in any bathroom and can often offer a range of additional features such as extra shelving or panelling to keep essential toiletries close to hand.

LED Mirrors use LED technology, which is energy efficient and safer than candlelight. They also have innovative features, such as flashing sequences, alternating colours or wave sensors to turn the lights on and off.  LED mirrors are the perfect accessories for bathrooms with little or no natural light as they create a bright illumination even in dark bathrooms.

Heated Mirrors

Heated Mirrors are a great addition to any bathroom. While these mirrors can warm up those cold morning blues, they actually provide a clever purpose; as offer anti-mist and condensation capabilities. There is nothing more frustrating then getting out of the shower and having to wait on being able to use the bathroom mirror or having to wipe across your steamed up mirror.

With a heated bathroom mirror, you will never have to deal with the limited visibility in your bathroom.  Most heated mirrors also come with a range of added features such as lighting, sensors and shaving sockets. Heated mirrors are even better for smaller bathroom spaces with limited ventilation which are more likely to suffer from condensation on the mirror after you have taken a hot bath or warm shower.

Heated Mirrors are carefully designed to repel condensation and retain clarity, so that you can use your mirror even in damp environments. These mirrors are ideal in all-in-one bathrooms and washrooms, such as in a wet-rooms. These clever mirrors look fantastic and allow you to blend function with style allowing you to enjoy use of your mirror whenever you need it.

Magnifying Mirrors

Magnifying Mirrors are the ideal tool for up close and personal grooming such as shaving, plucking your eyebrows or applying makeup, as they give you a much clearer look at your reflection. They are also extremely useful for designers and home improvement enthusiasts looking to make the most of a bathroom’s available space.

A magnifying mirror has the ability to make a large bathroom look cosy and intimate by creating the illusion of space by projecting light across a dark room. You can produce some very unique looks with careful placement of magnifying mirrors.

SMART Mirrors

With technology changing the way we live our lives, it is no surprise that it has found its way into our bathrooms.  Bathroom technology is continually advancing mirrors now possessing music capabilities from your SMART device via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or using a USB port.

SMART Mirrors also offer Digital TV display, clock interface, movement sensors to illuminate the room in the middle of the night and much more functionality.  With new products including voice-based and touch-less interactions as well as Alexa and Siri integrations, there are a wealth of options open to you if you wish to bring the digital age into your bathroom.

Mirror Cabinets

Mirror cabinets offer a great space saving solution as well as the practicality of storage help keep your bathroom tidy and organised.  They are available in a range of sizes and can offer an extensive range of exciting features and functionality including LED lighting, fluorescent lighting, heated mirrors for de-misting capabilities, music speakers, SMART technology including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as well as electrical sockets for shavers and USB’s for mobile charging.

The best mirror cabinets are manufactured from aluminium, have double sided mirror doors and movable internal glass shelving. An infra-red sensor is incorporated into the design to turn the lighting on and off and can also be wired to your bathroom light switch.

At BATHLINE, were offer a wide range of mirrors from industry renowned manufacturers such as Aqualla, Bauhaus, HiB, Kohler and Roca.  Visit your local BATHLINE bathroom showroom to see how we can assist you in creating a focal point for your bathroom with the right mirror.