Choosing a mirror in the bathroom

My light, mirror, say ... Yes, perhaps the mirror can be called one of the most necessary accessories today. Each person starts the morning procedures and finishes the day in the bathroom, therefore the presence of a mirror in the sanitary room is fully justified. How not to make a mistake in choosing an accessory to the bathroom, which characteristics you should pay attention to, let's try to figure it out.

No one will argue that one of the most popular elements of the interior can be called a mirror. Today we will not consider the options of small mirrors that are in the purse or cosmetics bag of any woman, our conversation will focus on the products that are in the bathroom.

For many, the morning begins with taking a shower, hygienic procedures, and further gathering for study, work, or just a walk.Applying makeup, shaving and other procedures are not complete without this necessary accessory. Mirrors are needed not only to consider themselves, they can be an important accent in the interior of the room.

When choosing a product to the bathroom, please note that this can be:

• cosmetic mirror, such models are usually small in size, are used for morning procedures;
• magnifying mirror, these models can be double-sided, where on the one hand there will be a usual reflective surface, and on the other hand - glass with magnification;
• panoramic, the size of such products will be much larger; they are used both for cosmetic procedures and for visually increasing the space.

The mirror in the bathroom can be either a separate hanging object or combined with a cabinet, shelf, etc. This is often used in small rooms, where there is often not enough space for a large amount of furniture, bedside tables, shelves.

Often mirrors are hung on the wall cabinet above the sink. This option is very convenient during the morning procedures. Here, everything is at hand: both the mirror and the necessary things that stand together on the shelf. In the spacious room you can hang a decorative mirror, which will serve as a full decoration of the bathroom.

Before you finally decide on the choice of a mirror, you should go into the bathroom and look around, assess its size, the presence of furniture, etc. If the room is small, then the mirror is more often located above the sink. If the room is spacious enough, you can hang one or more mirrors, sometimes they are placed not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling or even on the door. The dimensions of the product must fit the proportions of the room, only in this way can complete harmony be achieved.

Designers often prefer built-in mirrors, thanks to this option, you can create a surprisingly original and spectacular bathroom interior.

When choosing a model should take into account some of the nuances.

• The built-in design will be difficult to replace or remove after installation without the use of physical force, so the choice of this option should be calculated with all the details.

• For such a construction, rectangular or square shape will be preferred. The size of the mirror should be a multiple of the parameters of ceramic tiles (if it is used to decorate the room). Otherwise, there may be situations when the tile will have to be cut so that the mirror matches the size of the frame.
• To give the product an original look, you can use a mosaic, such material will serve as a beautiful frame and highlight the accessory, make it more expressive. A good color and properly selected texture will help to obtain an interesting effect.

Sometimes a mirror is pressed into a niche, which allows you to make this design quite unusual., besides, in front of the accessory we get a small and convenient shelf. To fix the product yourself, you need to apply a special glue to the back surface and fix it with the help of construction tape, while the composition dries.

Often for bathrooms use a mirror without rim. Such designs will look good both in small rooms and in spacious bathrooms. The shape and size of the product can be very diverse.You can stay on the classic models or choose a more extravagant. The product can be tinted, decorated with decorative patterns, patterns and other elements.

Very often in the bathroom you can find this option. It looks most organically in a spacious room. In order for such a product to become a bright accent of the interior, it is necessary to choose the right color, size and configuration of the frame.

Perhaps this option of placing mirrors in the bathroom can be called the most popular and practical. Such designs are simple and convenient, the mirror can be installed on the shelves of various shapes and sizes, made of different materials. Often you can see designs with light.

Often when making sanitary premises, lockers with a drawer are chosen, where a mirror is hung in the central part. The best option would be to choose a design with a large number of shelves that can be extended on either side of the mirror. Thanks to this model, all things placed on the shelves will be hidden by a mirrored surface from prying eyes.

Often, the bathroom is placed accessory with a magnifying glass, it allows for cosmetic and other procedures with great comfort. Such models are often mounted on the wall with a suction cup.

This accommodation option is not very popular, it is more often used in small-sized rooms, where they try to equip every square centimeter of space with advantage. The mirror is installed on the corner shelf or it is equipped with the doors of the lockers for storing the necessary things and objects in the bathroom. For such structures, they often make backlighting to improve visibility.

This option is used infrequently, although it can be called very original and interesting.The design involves the movement of the mirror in the right place. This is convenient, for example, when there is more than one person in a large bathroom. Each visitor can move the mirror to himself and move him back.

Many have become accustomed to the mirrors, which are complemented by lamps or light bulbs, now it is worth considering another very interesting option - with LED tape. LED lamps can be placed anywhere in the mirror, emphasizing the shape of the accessory.

When choosing a backlit mirror, you must make sure that there are no defects, cracks or chips on its surface. Illumination of the product should be uniform, while the backlight can have a different color and brightness, which contributes to the creation of a special atmosphere in the room. Considering the fact that LED lamps will consume a small amount of electricity, the placement of this design will also not be very costly.

Usually such designs are chosen by connoisseurs of convenience and functionality. Fix this mirror on the bracket so that, if necessary, the sliding model can be rotated or installed at a different angle. Usually for such designs choose products of an oval or round shape.

Progress is moving forward faster. Manufacturers have to make constant efforts to create more modern, comfortable and functional products. Manufacturers of furniture and accessories for sanitary rooms are not far behind them.

Many have already managed to appreciate the advantages of heated bathroom mirrors. This anti-fog product is very convenient for use in rooms with high humidity, there is no need to constantly wipe it after taking a bath or shower. This design works only when the light is on, so you can not worry about excess power consumption.

Relaxing in the bathroom or washing in the shower, you can not interrupt the procedure to check how much time already and whether it is time to run to work. Now it can be done on the spot, due to the fact that the clock is already mounted in the room mirror. The model with the clock looks very original, stylish and can favorably emphasize the design of the bathroom. Electronic clocks will be simple, but such a necessary addition during the adoption of bath procedures.

Now visitors to the bathroom can spend the morning toilet, watching TV. A mirror with a TV will allow you to watch news reviews or enjoy your favorite movies while in the bathroom. If the touch device is turned off, then before the visitors will be the most ordinary mirror. Of course, the price of such a design is quite high. When purchasing such a product, it is worth making sure that the instruction is written in Russian.

For mirrors with illumination, as well as products with additional functions and simply for ease of use should be in the bathroom to provide an outlet.In a room with a power outlet to use electrical appliances will be much more convenient. It should be installed by a qualified specialist; this work should not be carried out independently.

Sometimes the choice of size for a mirror in the bathroom does not attach much importance, and this is fundamentally wrong. A random choice or spontaneous decision to purchase the item you like without taking into account its size can lead to the fact that the product simply does not fit into the overall design of the room and will look uninteresting.

• When choosing mirrors, one should take into account the dimensions of the room, its target direction, and room design. Perhaps, for someone, a huge mirror that can be hung on the whole wall would be a more acceptable option. This choice will be relevant for owners of spacious plumbing premises.

• If the bathroom is not very large, it is advisable to hang a tall mirror 40 cm wide. Such a size of the product will allow visually increasing the height of the room, while at the same time this accessory will be convenient for viewing the visitor to his full height. The long model will visually expand a small room.
• When choosing a mirror, it should be noted that its dimensions should not be wider than the width of the sink, since a product of large dimensions will visually hang over it. Do not hang it very close to the edge of the sink. It is better to fix the product 10-15 cm above it, so you can avoid stains on the surface. If the mirror is installed in a niche, then for such an option, the mirror surface is most often cut to order.
• When choosing a mirror with a frame, it should be borne in mind that this model is more suitable for spacious rooms. You should not hang a mirror in the frame, if its size is larger than the width of the sink.

• You can buy not one, but two mirrors, this option is ideal for a room with a pair of sinks. When placing take into account that between products should be a certain distance, at least in a few centimeters.
• If a round mirror or in the form of an oval is chosen for the bathroom, then in this case there are no special requirements for its size, as long as the product harmoniously fits into the overall design of the room.

• The use of mirror elements on the surface will look very interesting and unusual.You can replace the usual tiles in the bathroom mirror. Placing several such tiles in a specific or chaotic order will allow you to decorate and visually expand the room.
• To accurately determine the size and choose the correct option, you can cut out a sheet of paper that will fit the size of the intended accessory. A sheet of paper is fixed with scotch on the wall and they see how correct the chosen option will be.

Now it is worth discussing what form mirrors can have. On sale today you can find a variety of options.

• In the form of a square or rectangle. Such a model is perhaps the most popular, since when choosing mirrors, preference is given to just such classic forms.
• Round shape or in the form of an oval. Often for the bathroom they buy products of these forms, because with their help you can achieve an interesting decorative effect, add zest to the overall style of the room.
• A mirror that has an irregular or figured shape. Such a product is usually found in large rooms. Hanging a mirror, you can give the interior a fresh and original look.Often, non-standard product configuration is chosen by people of creative professions or those who love originality in everything, including furniture and accessories.

For each room it is important to find the best option and choose a mirror that will best suit the specific sanitary room. In any case, the accessory must emphasize the style of the room and become its decoration.

When choosing a mirror in the bathroom, it is important that the product emphasizes the chosen style in the room. You can make the design of the room more harmonious and add new original notes to it with the help of accent accessories.

Let's try to understand the popular stylistic directions and their features.

• For the classic style is characterized by the presence of products with a traditional form. It can be a rectangular, square or round accessory, where wall lamps or simple fixtures are used to illuminate the product. If the bathroom is made in the style of a classic, then usually use products without a frame and other excesses.

When using illuminated panels in the interior, you can achieve an unusual effect, which will add an interesting highlight to the design of this room.Classic-style bathrooms are usually made in soothing pastel colors, often for this they choose white or beige.

• For large and spacious rooms, you can choose the Baroque style, which implies the presence of rich furniture and accessories, often covered with gold leaf. Mirror for such a room is better to choose a beautiful frame, which is decorated with magnificent stucco. The picture on the wall in the same frame will favorably emphasize the decoration of the room.

To complement the magnificent design of the room, you can use the mirror in the frame frame, an excellent choice can be an original mirror mosaic. Reflective canvas in a baguette can be lined for part of the surface, and for the entire wall.

• If the Provence or Country style was chosen for the decoration of sanitary premises, then rectangular mirrors in massive wooden frames with rounded edges are more suitable for such rooms. You can decorate the frame with your own hands, using vines, pebbles, shells, beads, dry flowers. This decor will not only emphasize a rustic style, but also provide an opportunity to decorate an important part of the room on their own.Organically in the bathroom in the style of Provence will look the original lamp in the same style.

• For loft-style rooms, choose a mirror without a frame. Mirror wall or door will look very organic in this interior. This style is characterized by coarse natural materials subjected to minimal processing.
• When choosing mirrors for modern styles such as high-tech, modern and minimalism, often choose products of strict rectangular shape. Using unusual accessories, stickers on the mirror surface will help bring a touch of futurism into the room. And an unusual mirror with a 3D effect can adjust to a certain mode, such a product with an infinity effect will become a bright and original element of the interior.

Buying an accessory for the bathroom, you should give preference to proven manufacturers. It is better to purchase products in specialized stores, where experienced consultants will provide expert assistance in choosing a product, they will help you choose the right size, shape, and style for each specific room.

The modern range is represented by models of both domestic and foreign manufacturers. Consider the most popular options.

• Tiffany World, manufacturer from Italy. A characteristic feature of the products of this company can be considered the fact that the products have a very interesting, unusual design. The company produces mirrors in metal frames. Each model is performed in several shades. The Italian manufacturer produces products that are hung on the wall, put on the floor, the desktop version is especially popular.

• Among the Italian manufacturers, it is worth noting Migliore companywhich is engaged in the production of very beautiful mirrors in luxurious frames. It should be noted a very high quality of this product. Products of this brand are of great value.

• German company ZACK offers a huge range of products, which is characterized by impeccable quality and practicality. Mirrors from the German manufacturer are more suitable for rooms decorated in the style of minimalism.

• Silber, another German companywhich has a lot of experience in the production of mirror surfaces and is engaged in the production of accessories that fit perfectly into any room design.

• Aquaton Company manufactures furniture and bathroom accessories. Russian experts create mirrors using a unique technology. Products have high resistance to moisture. Many models are equipped with external or internal lighting, also complemented by boxes for hygiene items.

When installing a mirror in the bathroom, it is important to think in advance where to place it and how to properly fix it on the surface. Every detail is important here. For some, it is important that all furniture and accessories are arranged in Feng Shui, and for others it is of greater interest to install the right lighting.

Be sure to take into account that the light from the lamps and fixtures, reflected in the mirrors, visually make the room brighter and more spacious. This can be achieved by performing certain actions.

For this you need:

• install the product with an already built-in lamp;
• make a highlight with your own hands;
• Buy a cabinet with light that will illuminate both the mirror and the shelves.

Usually the mirror is placed above the sink. In the shower stall, you can place the accessory on the side, on the sash of the stall. In addition to a large mirror, it is possible to install a small cosmetic accessory in the shower stall.

In a small room usually choose mirrors that can be glued to the door of a hinged locker. When choosing an adhesive, preference should be given to materials purchased in specialized stores, because they must withstand a large weight of glassware. After applying the adhesive to the surface, the product is tightly pressed to it and fixed with construction tape for insurance.

Modern models of mirrors are equipped with ready-made clips and fixtures. In order to hang such a structure, it is necessary to drill holes in the wall into which the dowels are inserted. With the help of screws, the accessory is screwed to the wall.

Determine the correct choice of a mirror will help the advice of professional craftsmen who are engaged in installing furniture and accessories in plumbing premises. They recommend to give preference to products with a thickness of at least 3 or 4 mm, while on the back wall of the mirror there should be a water-repellent film.Some experts advise yourself to cover the back wall of the mirror with a mixture of turpentine and wax.

When buying a product you should pay attention to its integrity. Make sure that the surface of the accessory is flat, without chipping or other damage. Do not buy a mirror with bubbles and bumps on the surface.

The bathroom belongs to rooms where often there can be a high humidity and steam therefore the mirror usually mists up.

To avoid this, you should:

• check how well the ventilation works;
• consider installing a shower stall, while reducing the likelihood of steam in the bathroom.

To a mirror does not fog up, it should be washed with shampoo. To do this, a drop of product is applied to the surface and rubbed with a soft cloth. For a mirror measuring 50 by 70 cm, it is enough to take 0.5 tsp. shampoo This treatment is enough for 2 or 3 weeks.

The bathroom should be bright.To achieve good illumination, in addition to the usual lamp, you should place the lamps around the perimeter of the entire room. In this case, the mirror will be highlighted as much as possible.

The presence of several levels of illumination provides the ability to use only a few of them. For example, applying only the lights, you can take a bath or enjoy a relaxing massage.

The illuminated openwork frame in the bathroom looks very interesting and unusual.

In the bathroom, you can hang a mirror in the whole wall. In modern sanitary premises, in addition to the main mirror on the wall, you can see a door or even a whole mirror wall.

Wall mirror with drawers.

Often in sanitary rooms you can see products of unusual shape.

Decorative design of the frame of the mirror, made by hand.

Designer mirror for the bathroom.

Loft style accessory.

The mirror can be a real decoration of any room.

How to choose the right mirror in the bathroom, see the following video.