How to pick the perfect bathroom mirror

Are you revamping your bathroom? Maybe you’re just making some simple updates to refresh the space. Whatever you have planned, if you’re trying to find the ideal mirror for your bathroom, you might need to consider your options – especially as there are so many designs to choose from.

To help you choose the perfect mirror, read on. We’ve created a guide that will take you through the selection process.

Start with the size

What are the dimensions of your bathroom? Do you have a window in there? These are important questions to consider when choosing your mirror. Your answers will affect the size of the mirror you hang in the space.

An oversized mirror might overwhelm a compact bathroom, especially if it’s reflecting natural light, whereas if you opt for something small, it could get lost on a larger wall. Therefore, take the time to work out what size mirror could look great.

Also, the size you choose will be affected by any updates you’ve made. If you’ve introduced some of the latest trends, you could find that the mirror you had there before looks swamped among the natural colours or takes away from the time you put into the tiles you’ve added.

Think of the shape

As well as the dimensions of your mirror, what shape would you like your mirror to be? Do you want a classic rectangular design or something a little different?

Think about how the shape complements the space. Sleek lines could look perfect in a cool, minimalistic bathroom. But if you’ve plumped for the warm peach of Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2024, you could lean into this vibrant shade with something a little out of the box, such as a rounded style.

Additional features

You’ve nailed the aesthetic, now for the practical details. Are you thinking about how your mirror could serve you? Bathroom mirrors tend to come with additional features that are designed to slot into the space. Look out for demisters, illuminated mirrors, and shaving ports that are there to help you with everyday tasks.

It’s important to think about the features that could serve you. By going in with a list of requirements, you can narrow your search by the mirror’s function.

Mirror or medicine cabinet?

While a mirror can be a beautiful addition to a bathroom, you might want to incorporate storage. Having somewhere to stash your toiletries, medicines and other essentials as well as a mirror where you can check your appearance before you head to work can be ideal.

Take the time to work out whether you want a standard mirror or something more functional.