Bathroom mirrors

A bathroom is not a bathroom without a good mirror but how do you go about choosing the best one for your needs? There's plenty of choice for bathroom mirrors so look at them all before making any decisions.

Bathroom mirror: Options

It's important to get it right when choosing mirrors for your bathroom and even the smallest bathrooms can benefit from a good sized mirror. There are some great options available including:

• Mirrored doors on wall cabinetry
• Heated mirrors
• Full length mirrors
• Mirrored walls

A good mirror with good lighting can make all the difference to the look and function of your bathroom so establish how you intend to use the mirror and take it from there. Bathroom mirrors are also available in good quality acrylics as well as glass. It's important though to spend the extra on a good quality mirror as a cheaper one will inevitable succumb to the rigours of the bathroom environment.

Smart ideas: Mirrors in the bathroom

You can create quite an impact with the right type of mirror as well as cater to all your needs. A large mirror above the vanity will not only grant you a good working view, it can also open up your bathroom and create a lighter space. Why not mirror the whole wall over the basin?

The same effect can be achieved from having an entire mirrored wall. This can be especially effective in small bathrooms, creating a much larger look as well as maximising the natural light in a dimmer bathroom. Mirrors are a very good way of enhancing special features too and it's quite okay to have more than one mirror if your aim is special effects.

A popular choice these days is heated mirrors. Not only do they act as a heat source for the bathroom but they resist steaming up as well. The heating elements are discreetly located behind the mirror in the form of a mat and are simple to install. They come in a good variety of sizes too so you can go larger if you wish.

Think tinted mirrors for a really individual look. There are some great colours available.