Illuminated mirrors – TOP 5 brands From Europe

An illuminated bathroom mirror magically transforms the interior, expands the space, enlivens it and never goes unnoticed.

This invention of mankind is thousands of years old! Perhaps Nefertiti also used analogues of a mirror in the light of fire. And his story continues!

We present to you new items that appeared not so long ago:

• dressing room mirror

• mirror with LED lighting

• heated mirror

• mirror with clock

• touch mirror for bathroom

• "floating" mirrors...

How to choose the best lighted mirror? Read our article, we’ll tell you everything in detail:

• What types of mirror lighting exist and what are the advantages of each?

• What additional options can be equipped with illuminated mirrors?

• Who makes these mirrors?

• Which models are the most popular and affordable?

• Where to buy a high-quality and beautiful illuminated mirror?

Once you have the answers to these questions, you can easily choose a mirror for your bathroom. And we will recommend you the best models!

So, there is a fairly wide selection of bathroom mirrors on the market. Manufacturers strive to maximally satisfy the demand for stylish, functional and practical mirrors that would be combined with the main furniture collections. Factories that specialize only in mirrors set a high bar in the field of design, technical equipment and guarantee of uninterrupted operation of their products.

The time of fluorescent and halogen lamps appears to be running out. Initially, they were an alternative to incandescent lamps and were distinguished by their low energy consumption, quality of emitted light, and resistance to voltage surges. Now buyers are increasingly choosing LED lighting. Among its undeniable advantages are:

• long service life (about 50,000 hours of continuous operation);

• high quality luminous flux and the ability to adjust it;

• the ability to connect additional options (heating, clock, thermometer, music system, separate lighting for the built-in makeup mirror);

• limitless scope of design ideas (“floating” mirrors, the effect of a three-dimensional frame, the illusion of infinity).

• LED backlighting can no longer be called an expensive pleasure; the price is determined much more by the quality of the mirror surface.

Leading mirror manufacturers have increasingly begun to develop models that are universal in purpose. The definition “for the bathroom” only characterizes the product as resistant to high humidity conditions.

The best illuminated mirrors: TOP 5 brands

1. Mirrors Continent (Russia)

One of the leaders in this direction was the Russian factory Continent, located in Nizhny Novgorod.

Moisture-resistant Continent makeup mirrors with special lighting in the form of round lamps on two or three sides look great both in an artistic dressing room or hairdresser's salon, and in the bedroom above the dressing table, and in the bathroom.

Dressing room mirrors

The large touch mirror Continent Loren, 135 cm high, with LED lighting around the perimeter, will easily fit into the interior of the hallway.

Classic oval and round illuminated mirrors will also be appropriate in any room. The factory offers models with various types of relief decoration, which, when illuminated, creates the illusion of a three-dimensional frame.

But a mirror cabinet with an MDF body and lighting is an option, rather, specifically for the bathroom. So do mirrors with a built-in magnifying lens. By the way, in some models the lens is illuminated by a separate LED element.

There is no need to purchase a heated mirror for the bedroom or hallway, but in the bathroom this option will come in very handy. Who among us has not encountered a situation when, after getting out of the shower, we find ourselves in front of a foggy mirror and try to wipe it with our hand to no avail? The anti-fog function of the mirrors is quite simple. A thin film with streaks of wires is glued to the back side, which are heating elements; when turned on, a 12V current passes through them and heats the surface of the mirror, drying the condensate.

Continent Melody Led is a large multifunctional heated mirror, an air temperature sensor, a clock, LED lighting and a whole touch-controlled music system. By the way, this model can be called a “floating mirror”.

Mirror Continent Melody

“Floating mirrors” got their name due to the illumination located behind the mirror surface. In a halo of soft light, the mirror seems to float in the air. It looks very impressive both day and night, beautiful on a light background, and simply cosmic on a dark one!

Continent mirrors are manufactured using modern Italian equipment; the production uses mirror fabric from one of the oldest glass factories in Europe, Glaverbel (Belgium), of the AGC GlassEurope concern. The products are completed with fittings and lamps made in Poland.

  The combination of the best European traditions and highly qualified staff of Russian specialists provides a 10-year warranty and excellent performance characteristics of the products. She confidently entered the Belarusian market and now finding and buying a mirror with lighting from the Continent factory in Minsk is not at all difficult.

2. Mirrors Roxen (Finland)

Roxen mirrors

A new generation of illuminated mirrors is presented by the Roxen factory.

Roxen is:

innovative technologies;

safe materials;

strict quality control of each unit of production;

10 years warranty.

And all this at a very affordable price. Roxen mirrors are thought out to the smallest detail, which invariably pleases customers. The sensor clearly responds to a light touch, activating the backlight, heating or music unit. The magnifying lens, if present, is illuminated by a separate LED element. You don't have to buy additional mounts to change the orientation of the mirror; there are plenty of them initially, or a power plug, which is often missing in backlit wall mirrors.

The Roxen Bella mirror clearly demonstrates the main advantages of its brand. This is a universal rectangular wall mirror with LED lighting located behind the mirror surface. The case made of durable plastic reliably protects all high-tech filling from moisture. Mirrors from this brand also attract attention thanks to the high quality of silver amalgam Silver M1 glass, which gives a deep, even reflection without flaws.

The narrow SMD 2835 strip in Roxen mirrors contains 120 diodes per 1 meter, this allows you to use the backlight as an additional source of room lighting, and not just as a stylish, modern element of the interior. A wide five-centimeter LED strip is used to create the effect of a three-dimensional frame in models such as Roxen Velvet or Roxen One. Hundreds of diodes provide good light and a chic appearance, and the cost of the product remains within reasonable limits.

The real opportunity for everyone to buy a Roxen mirror is the result of the company’s pricing policy, which aims to make high-quality, beautiful things available to people even in the most difficult times.

3. Mirrors Alavann (Russia)

Alavann mirrors

The largest Russian manufacturer of bathroom furniture, Alavann, attaches special importance to the production of illuminated mirrors. Following global trends, Alavann abandons halogen and fluorescent lamps and uses LED strip or LED spotlights everywhere.

The traditional line of Alavann mirror cabinets has been significantly expanded to include high-tech and universally designed mirrors. For the latter, Alavann uses mirror fabric made in Belgium or Japan to achieve the highest quality, deep reflection.

Mirrors with silver amalgam on colored glass look very impressive, especially in combination with 3D decor, when the illusion of infinity is created in the reflection.

The lighting in Alavann mirrors is located in light-transmitting or light-refracting plastic cases. This protects the elements from moisture and creates a uniform glow. Mirror cabinets with lighting are equipped with a 220V socket, which is quite convenient.

The manufacturer provides a 1-year warranty on mirrors with a plastic body and 3 years on mirror cabinets and mirrors with laminated chipboard shelves.

4. Mirrors Emmy (Russia)

Emmy mirrors

The Russian factory Emmy demonstrates an integrated approach to the production of bathroom furniture, creating cabinets, cabinets, bath screens and, of course, mirrors.

Among the popular models of this brand is the illuminated mirror Emmy Donna. This is a completely modern, practical option in the form of a wall cabinet made of laminated chipboard with a mirror mounted on the MDF facade and lighting located inside. Buyers note the reliable design of the model, smooth closing of the door, universal design, good size range and affordable price.

Emmy mirrors with touch controls are also on sale. The model range is not yet as wide as that of the above-mentioned manufacturers, but you can buy an Emmy smart mirror with LED lighting around the perimeter and a dimmer to adjust the brightness, or with a built-in magnifying lens. The LED strip in Emmy mirrors is located in plastic boxes, as in Alavann products. 2 year warranty.

5. Mirrors Aquarelle (Russia)

watercolor mirrors

It is also worth paying attention to Aquarelle touch mirrors. The factory presents a fairly wide selection of models. You can buy a classic round or oval mirror with lighting, a universal rectangular one with or without various types of decor, as well as fashionable designer novelties: “floating” mirrors, mirrors with the effect of a three-dimensional frame and the illusion of infinity.

By the way, among others, Aquarelle offers customers to buy a makeup mirror. The stylish Aquarelle Ingrid model in a black frame with ten built-in sockets for LED lamps, with high quality silver amalgam, will not only give a good reflection, but will also become a bright accent of the interior.

The additional functionality of Aquarelle mirrors is quite high. Most models are equipped with a smooth dimming function that remembers the last value. The Aquarelle Champagne mirror, for example, has a built-in motion sensor; with a wave of your hand, a blue light located behind the mirror surface (a “floating” mirror) is turned on, and a clock is located in its lower right corner. You can also find heated mirrors.