How To Choose The Right Illuminated Mirror For The Bathroom

Criterias of choice

Purchasing a backlit mirror is a case where you shouldn’t save money. A low-quality product will not only not last long, but can also cause a fire and other disastrous consequences. Therefore, choose products from trusted manufacturers and check all the markings to once again make sure that the selected mirror is intended specifically for wet rooms.

There are several types of spraying:

Aluminum. Used simultaneously with varnish. It has a low level of moisture resistance and is subject to even minor mechanical damage. It has a low price.

Titanium. Durable, gives the image a graceful bluish tint.

Copper or silver. The best, most durable and flawless coating.

When purchasing a mirror, it is also important to consider the following parameters:

Light direction

Before purchasing a model you like in terms of design, decide on the purpose of the lighting. It happens that it plays an exclusively decorative role; this area does not need additional lighting.

If there is not enough main light, and you need to illuminate the area near the mirror, then the choice will fall on completely different options and lighting for them: for daily procedures you need lamps that “look” at the center; when you need to highlight individual mirror elements, you can choose models with spotlights.

Lamp color

We are not talking about decorative colored lighting: it has purely design purposes. You need to understand the features of lamps that produce warm and cold light. Warm (yellow) – creates a feeling of warmth, coziness, comfort, but it may seem somewhat dull. The cool (white) spectrum is sharp. This leads to the fact that the image in the mirror is detailed, all the flaws are visible. But when applying makeup and shaving, this is exactly what you need.

Frame and fasteners

It is important to choose models with a frame that will withstand moisture. The best materials for this parameter are plastic and stainless steel.

The fasteners must withstand significant loads. Most often it comes complete with a mirror.

The safety of operation and durability of the mirror directly depend on the fittings and fastening elements. When purchasing, you should immediately review the remaining components. If they are not trustworthy, you should immediately replace them with more reliable ones or abandon the chosen model.

Size and shape

For the bathroom, models with a height of 40 to 60 cm are most suitable. Hanging mirrors 120 cm or more is impractical. And in small rooms they will not be appropriate. Rectangular or square mirrors are considered universal in shape. There are also oval and round ones, as well as models with particularly elaborate shapes, but they are not suitable for every interior.

The perception of the room depends on the shape of the mirror: round ones make small bathrooms look larger, square ones visually make rectangular ones smaller and narrow ones, elongated ones visually raise the ceiling.

Lamp type

It is better to choose models that have built-in durable and at the same time economical lamps. Preference should be given to LED and fluorescent ones. They shine brightly, but not annoyingly. They consume a minimum of electricity.

Switch type

Few people pay attention to this detail when purchasing, and it’s completely in vain. The location and features of the switch are user comfort

Presence of heating

This option adds cost to the mirror, but its presence guarantees no fogging.

Product thickness

It is better to choose models with a thick mirror surface. Thin distorts proportions and image. The best option is glass with a three-layer coating: first, silver reflective, then copper anti-corrosion, and finally paint that protects against mechanical damage.