Bathroom mirrors are a necessity, but you shouldn’t think of them as purely utilitarian; they are a great opportunity to add more style to your bathroom’s interior design.
Mirrors are a quick way to refresh your design and are much less expensive than altering fixed finishes like tile and stone, or replacing fixed elements like built-in vanities, tubs, etc. Stylish bathroom mirrors are also a perfect way to bring some designer polish to a bathroom in a rental.
There are several different types and shapes of mirrors to consider when designing or updating your bathroom design:
1. Frameless mirrors are a great option when you have busy wallpaper or a textured wall surface, as they don’t detract from these design elements. A clean-lined frameless mirror with a beveled edge works perfectly in this design situation.
2. A mirror with a unique shape brings both style and personality to a bathroom’s design, like the Farley Silver Mirror in a classic quatrefoil shape.
3. Another style option is to bring in a mirror with a frame that complements your bathroom’s design. A mirror like this one with a beveled mirror and a frame made of end-cut wood would look perfect in a rustic setting.
4. A more ornate style, like the gold-detailed Iribas Venetian Mirror would look great layered over an existing mirrored wall.
Layering design elements is essential in interior design to create visual interest in your design, and there’s no reason you shouldn’t use this technique in the bathroom as well.
5. Scale is key when selecting a bathroom mirror. Tall and narrow mirrors, like the silver-leaf edged Petra mirror from Uttermost, are the perfect solution for small bathrooms as the narrow width is scaled just right for small sink or vanity areas, while the height will give the room more verticality.
Conversely, if you have particularly high ceilings. or a wide expanse to cover, look for eye-catching large bathroom mirrors.
6. Bathrooms are full of hard edges that could use some softening, and round mirrors fit the bill perfectly. Hang a round mirror like the Kesha Beveled Wall Mirror to bring more softness and a touch of glam to your bathroom design.
7. Hang a pair of the simple, yet elegant, Palais Mirrors over side-by-side pedestal sinks or above a double vanity in place of one large mirror.
8. A mirror with an intricate frame will dress up a simple bathroom or make a dramatic impact in a space like a powder room.
A powder room is the perfect space to have a little design fun and a mirror with an intricate frame, like the Devoll Mirror with a trellis-style frame, in front of a boldly wallpapered wall makes for a fun and dramatic space.
9. Lighting, like in any room, is essential in a bathroom. You want your face to be evenly lit when applying makeup or doing any other grooming task. Who wants to look in a mirror and have unflattering shadows cast on their face that makes your face look ghoulish? Not me.
The backlit Aptations mirror is ideal for bathrooms where you might not have room for sconces on either side of a mirror.
These styles of bathroom mirrors are a small investment that can make a big design impact. Which style is would work best in your bathroom - has this post helped you make a decision on that front? Let me know in a comment below!
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