No homeowner will argue that every bathroom needs at least one mirror. Not to mention the functional side of the issue, even the most modest bathroom furnishings can be decorated with an unusually shaped mirror or an original frame for it. Among other things, mirrors can visually expand the space, which is very important for most bathrooms in ordinary city apartments.
For this publication, we have collected an impressive selection of bathroom design projects with a wide variety of mirror models, with unusual frames and finishes around them. We hope that specific examples of bathroom interiors with mirrors will be of help to you and will inspire you to renovate your own spa room or help you refresh your decor.
Recommendations for choosing a mirror
Since the bathroom is a room with a high level of humidity, it is better to choose mirrors with a corrosion-resistant coating. The frame should perform not only decorative, but also protective functions.
The height of the mirror depends on the height of family members. Mirror panels, which are assembled from an abstract collage, look very impressive. Products with a height from the floor to the ceiling look luxurious in the interior and make it possible to increase the space.
When choosing mirrors, you need to pay attention to the quality of the products. The reflection should be clear and the surface should be clean, free of bubbles, cracks and foreign inclusions. The back of the product must have a moisture-resistant coating.
Additional functions
Technological progress has come so far that ordinary mirrors resemble transformers. Models with additional features are much more expensive, but the expense is worth it. Today mirrors may include the following features:
- heated glass - thanks to this, the mirror will never fog up, even if the room is very hot and humid;
- hidden monitor function - when you press a button, the mirror will turn into a screen resembling a TV. While you brush your teeth, you can watch your favorite video clips or news;
- mirrors with Wi-Fi function - thanks to this mirror you can connect to your phone and listen to your favorite music;
- built-in touch clock - with such a mirror you can forget about being late forever.
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Choice of shape and size
Looking at numerous photos of mirrors in the bathroom, you can see how the interior is transformed when using mirror tiles.
It can be square, rectangular, oval, round or triangular. With the help of such products it is possible to adjust the proportions of the room, visually expanding or lengthening it.
When choosing the sizes of mirror tiles, you should not limit yourself to standard options. At the same time, designers advise paying attention to the area of the room.
A large mirror placed in the middle of the wall looks great in a small room. The optimal size of the mirror is considered to be the same as the width of the sink.
Built-in options
There are two types of such models:
- Mirrors built into a wall lined with ceramic tiles. They look original and stylish, giving an interesting look to any modern interior.
- Mirrors built into cabinets and other furniture. A bathroom cabinet with a mirror allows you to combine the convenience of storing necessary things with the active use of the accessory.
When the room is properly decorated, mirrors become the highlight of the interior, giving it completeness and ennobling the room.
Golden symmetry
When there is more than one person living in a house, it is always more practical to have two mirrors side by side: this way the morning procedures will go twice as fast.
If there are two children in the house, there is no better solution to noise than a bathroom with two mirrors.
Two mirrors in a children's bathroom - and no disputes or queues in the morning
Mirrors in luxurious frames with stucco will add a touch of luxury and elegance to the interior of a women's bathroom
Hanging models
An optimal and convenient option that can radically change the visual perception of the situation. Such models have different shapes and sizes, which allows you to choose the ideal model for any interior.
Even inexpensive bathroom mirrors can look luxurious. A lot depends on the design and lighting. Hanging mirrors in wide colored and dark frames look impressive: they go perfectly with multi-colored ceramic tiles.
The original pair
Increasingly, in modern bathroom design projects you can see two sinks. If space allows, it makes sense to spend a little more budget to install a couple of sinks and then enjoy the benefits and time savings, especially in the mornings when the whole family is getting ready to start a new day. Well, where two sinks are located, it would be logical to hang a couple of mirrors above each of them.
For a bathroom in a classic style, with colorful wallpaper and impressive furniture, two light mirrors with an original shape have become not only a practical interior detail, but also a decoration.
This option for decorating mirrors is more suitable for a fairly strict and laconic bathroom design. The material that was used for the mirror frames was repeated in the hanging storage systems under the sinks and the design of the window opening.
Two original mirrors became the highlight of the marine-style bathroom interior. The use of a blue and white palette, mosaic finishing of the apron, rope decor - everything works to create a non-trivial image of the room.
Together with an unusual chandelier with many colored elements, these two luxurious mirrors not only diluted the snow-white decor of the bathroom, but also made it brighter, more interesting, and more attractive.
Multifaceted mirrors are an original design trend of recent years. The not too pompous design allows them to be used for traditional bathroom interiors, which still require some contrast and variety.
Snow-white frames, decorated with abundant stucco, will look organically in the classic style of the bathroom, in the interior of the Baroque and Rococo styles. Paired with luxurious embossed wallpaper, a glass chandelier and traditional furnishings, they look luxurious.
The most ordinary mirrors become focal points thanks to two-level lighting - behind the plane of the mirrors and in the form of wall lamps.
A pair of shell-framed mirrors became a key decorative element in a bathroom with traditional furnishings and contrasting finishes.
Illuminated mirror
Of course, the bathroom should be very well lit. But, if the central lamp and devices around the perimeter are not enough, then you can purchase a backlit mirror for the bathroom. It will be indispensable for hygiene procedures, applying makeup, drying and styling hair.
Multi-level lighting will give you more freedom when using the bathroom. Let’s say that to create a romantic atmosphere, you can leave only soft lighting on the mirrors. The lighting located behind the mirrors creates the feeling that they are floating in space.
- There are models with illuminated frames on sale. They are very popular and look luxurious against a background of colored or dark finishes. In order to create a current design, you can use two of these mirrors, placing them symmetrically.
- In a modern interior, a mirror can be located not only above the sink, but also on the door, wall or lamps. A large mirror above the bathtub combined with additional mirrors will make the room even more spacious.
Mirrored walls simply blur the boundaries of the room, creating the illusion of endless space. Of course, such a design requires careful care of mirror surfaces. Any dirt, small fingerprints and drops of water will be visible on them.
Classics of the genre
For conservatives, we recommend choosing a medium-sized round, oval, square or rectangular mirror with a nondescript rim and traditionally hanging it above the sink. Years of experimentation show that this practical formula really works.
Tall rectangular mirrors - stylish, comfortable, beautiful
A large rectangular mirror with light is ideal, especially for women
Mirror frames
Mirrors in unusual frames radically change the appearance of the interior. This is especially noticeable in bright rooms, which are made in neutral shades. An expressive decorative element will add personality to the interior and emphasize the chosen style.
The simplest task is to fit a mirror without a frame or with thin frames into the interior. But the brighter and more unusual the mirror frame becomes, the more complex it is integrated into the design.
Typically, plastic frames are used to decorate a bathroom. Sometimes preference is given to models made of stainless steel or aluminum. Wooden frames are used less frequently. To protect them from moisture, they must be painted or varnished.
Hanging two-way mirror - the highlight of the interior
Do you want to add surprise, innovation and originality to your bathroom design? Try to integrate a hanging mirror into the interior of the room, which, in addition to its main functions, can serve as a focal point.
The double-sided hanging structure serves as a mirror for two sinks, positioned back to back. This is an original way to organize a small space and the ability to place two sinks in a room where there is no space to install them side by side or in parallel.
A similar design of a mirror for two sinks, but in the interior of a bathroom where elements of country and classical style are used.
Models made of organic glass
Mirrors made from organic glass look very stylish in the bathroom. Sometimes they are attached directly to the walls and do not have frames.
This is a lightweight and completely safe material. It can even decorate a bathroom that is often used by children.
Hang it up
An extraordinary solution for a mirror in a wooden frame
In most cases, mirrors are directly attached to the wall. However, if you hang it on a visible cord or wire, then there will be a certain element of surprise that attracts attention. You can choose any material that is safe enough to hold a heavy mirror in a frame. Thick rope, reminiscent of a ship's rope, is suitable for maintaining a nautical theme, and steel wire will make the interior more modern and industrial.
Mirror lighting
Traditionally, the lighting fixture is placed above the mirror - this is the most convenient option. If the lamp is located at the opposite end of the room, the quality of the reflection will be much worse. In addition, lamps that are located close to the mirror slightly heat the surface, reducing fogging.
A very practical and original solution is the use of LED backlighting. The glow is clear and uniform, and the illuminated frame becomes an additional decorative element.
How to make external lighting?
External lighting can be provided by:
- spot ceiling lighting;
- installing a hanging lamp directly above the mirror or even in its upper part;
- Installation of other lamps on the sides of the mirror.
When planning the elements of external illumination of the mirror, we must remember that the light must be diffused. Only under this condition can the backlight function be realized.
