An attractive wall mirror can improve the blandest bathroom. If a person wants to make their bathroom look more attractive on a small budget, purchasing a new shower curtain and bath rugs will also add style with a small investment.
If a bathroom is in good condition but just out of date, small changes can make it look new again. Consider, repairing the walls and giving them a new coat of paint as a background for the new mirrors. Purchasing a new shower curtain and bath rugs will also add style with a small investment.
Finding the Perfect New Bathroom Mirror
Finding bathroom wall mirrors can be a challenge or it can be a fun experience, depending on where one shops and your budget. First, look at the different types of mirrors that are available. Measure the area over the sinks and vanities to determine the correct size of the mirror to purchase. Choose a type of mirror that will be easy to install in the bathroom and will look best in the space.
There are 10 Types of Bathroom Mirrors to Consider
Framed mirrors are very popular right now. They dress up any bathroom and come in many design styles. The mirrors come in different sizes and can coordinate with the bathroom decor. You can purchase one large framed mirror or a pair of smaller mirrors.
Lighted mirrors can be frameless or have frames but what distinguishes them is the built-in lights. They provide extra bathroom lighting and a contemporary look.
Medicine cabinet mirrors have shallow storage cupboards behind them and the mirror is on a hinged door. They provide excellent storage for medicines, makeup, and small personal care items.
Ledge mirrors can also be shadow boxes. They have frames and built-in ledges or shelves where items can be displayed.
Venetian mirrors are very decorative with designs etched in the glass to form attractive borders. These mirrors go well in feminine bathrooms.
Frameless mirrors have a buffed edge as a finish instead of a frame. This is a very contemporary, minimalist look and they come in many sizes and can often be cut to order.
Pivot mirrors are attached to the wall with two hinged hangers that allow the mirror to be tilted. The flexibility makes it useful and unique.
Vanity mirrors are mounted on a pedestal rather than the wall and are smaller. They are used to apply makeup. These smaller mirrors are often double-sided and adjustable. They may even have a magnifying mirror on one side.
Extension mirrors can be swing arm mirrors and they are installed on the wall with an accordion mount. This mirror can be moved close to the wall or out into the room.
Captain’s mirrors are round and hang from a strap and decorative hanger. They are nice for small bathrooms or powder rooms.
Bathroom Mirror Shapes
Bathroom mirrors come in more shapes than rectangular. They come in square, oval, round, hexagon and octagon shapes, with or without frames. There are also mirrors in unique shapes with arched tops and other design features. Mirror frames can be simple or very ornate. The frames can be made of metal, wood, or other materials. These bathroom ideas make it possible to match the style and decor of almost any bathroom. When the right style, type and size of the mirror is chosen, it will add to the usefulness of the bathroom as well as the ambience.
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