A Complete Guide To Sizing The Mirror Above Your Bathroom Vanity

No bathroom is ever complete without a mirror that enhances its visual effect. It’s a major contributor to our daily grooming sessions, whether it’s for doing our hair, makeup, or shaving. Getting the right vanity mirror that meets your requirements can be a daunting task, especially with the plethora of options available in the market. In this article, we will discuss the various aspects to help you find the right-sized mirror for your bathroom.

What Size Mirror Should You Hang Over The Sink?

To get the best results, getting the right size mirror is very crucial. Usually, you can determine the mirror’s size by the length of your vanity’s countertop. Most interior designers choose a mirror that’s 2 to 4 inches narrower than the size of the vanity. Here, you also need to make sure that the size of your vanity goes with the bathroom space. If you have a large, spacious bathroom, you can go for a double vanity which generally comes with two sinks. However, if you have a small bathroom footprint, we highly recommend you to go for a wall-hung vanity and a mirror that complements it. For the mirror, you can choose to install one along the entire length of the vanity or just across the span of the wash basin.

How High Should You Hang Your Mirror?

While hanging the mirror, consider the height of every member of the household who will have access to it. You can simply take the average height of men and women and install a mirror that suits best. If there are kids in your home, take them into consideration as well. Apart from that, remember to take the lighting and other fixtures into account. For instance, if you are planning to install a wall sconce, a shelf, or a wall-mounted toothbrush holder, keep these aspects in mind while sizing and mounting your mirror.

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Which Shape Of Mirror Looks Best?

In the present day market, mirrors are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles. Homeowners just need to find the right pick that complements the bathroom decor.

If you have a traditional-designed space, choose an oval or rectangular mirror with a style that matches the rest of the bathroom fittings and blends in the overall look.

You can also cut the mirrors or get them built-in to fit perfectly into the space for a custom look.

Modern homeowners are more likely to choose a sleek and minimal mirror, maybe even a frameless one. With the advent of new technologies, smart mirrors that have built-in lights or even display weather forecasts are becoming increasingly popular.

If you are looking for a more embellished type of mirror, you can install a relatively funky colored or ornate mirror to make your bathroom stand out.

The key point of decision is whether you want a framed or frameless mirror. While framed mirrors give a more traditional and embellished look, frameless mirrors are sleek and give a minimalist feel. Choose a mirror that fits well in your space both in terms of dimensions and style.

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Placement and lighting Considerations

Natural lighting is yet another factor to consider while planning your bathroom layout. Give careful consideration to the placement of the mirror and the bathroom window. Make sure the mirror reflects as much natural light as possible to get a better visual effect.

If you have a large window and want to maximize the source of natural light in your bathroom, place the mirror opposite to the window.

In case you have a bathroom with a small window that may not bring in much natural light, install a wall light above or scones beside the mirror.

Getting Started With Alneli

At Alneli, we focus on creating premium-quality glass and bathroom fittings that fulfills both style and functionality goals. In addition, our expert representatives guide you through the multitude of options, assisting you in finding the best fittings for your utility areas.

Come to 12b Fola Osibo Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria or browse through our website to find your ideal bathroom mirror. For further assistance, Call/WhatsApp us at 0802-274-2007.