How to Choose the perfect bathroom mirror

Bathroom mirrors come in a wide variety of sizes, styles and finishes, to suit bathrooms of all themes and layouts. A well positioned bathroom mirror not only provides an obvious practical function, but can be effective at helping to make the whole room seem brighter and more spacious. In addition to wall mounted mirrors, there's a massive selection of counter top vanity mirrors, which are ideal for close-up grooming and shaving. Whatever type of mirror you're after, you're sure to find some ideas to inspire you at online stores.

Mirrors come in various shapes, from the traditional rectangular shape, to oval, round or arched designs. Think about what would look best with your bathroom's image. There's also a huge choice of different finishes when it comes to frames, including hand painted or distressed wood, wrought iron and bronze. When looking at bathroom vanity mirrors, try to find a design that coordinates with the style of your vanity table and bathroom cabinets, be that antique, country-style or contemporary. A nice decorative mirror can be an attractive addition and can help improve the appearance of your whole bathroom.

When buying a new bathroom mirror, give some thought to where the best position for it would be. For example, do you want it mounted on the wall above your sink, free standing on the floor or set on your counter top. You may want to consider buying some mirror lights to give you bright and shadow free lighting where you most need it. Bathroom vanity mirrors with lights attached are widely available these days, specially designed to make it easy to see what you're doing when you're putting on makeup and pampering yourself. Magnified mirrors for bath vanities are another popular option. Whatever you're looking for, online stores are full of great deals on all kinds of bathroom accessories.