Bathroom mirror Home accessories

The mirror is an essential accessory for every bathroom.

Admire your make-up, check your shaving or wash up half-asleep. Some mirrors come with shelves for storing toiletries, while others are better suited to complete bathroom furniture with integrated mirrors. Location will determine the choice of size and shape. All built-in furniture is original and adds a designer touch to the room. Anti-fogging tip: grab your hairdryer, set it to hot and aim at any mirrors clogged with fog. It'll disappear in no time.

Rectangular, square, round or in a triptych like those used by barbers, the bathroom mirror embellishes your room and gives it a contemporary, designer touch. But a mirror isn't just an accessory: it's also very useful for your morning beauty ritual. Whether illuminated, magnifying or simply surrounded by a metal bar, mirrors are now as practical as they are aesthetic. In recent years, they've become a must-have in your bathroom.

Which mirror to choose?

Just like the kitchen, the bathroom is a humid room. Water vapour from showers, sinks or bathtubs is a factor to be taken into account when choosing a mirror. Don't forget that mirrors are constantly handled by members of the household, and are cleaned frequently. Therefore, it's best to choose a sturdy model made of tempered glass. This glass treatment ensures greater resistance to sudden temperature changes. One of the most sought-after timeless pieces of furniture is a mirror cabinet. Most often, this decorative product blends perfectly into the room, near a shower or above a washbasin. With polished or framed edges, they can be fixed to walls using chrome-plated steel hooks. Others can be installed with double-sided adhesive. The result is a wall of mirrors that comes in handy when you want to take a good look at yourself from every angle. As for the wardrobe mirror, it serves a dual purpose: it can also be used for storage, thanks to the shelves it contains. You can store all your toiletries inside. Bathroom furniture now comes complete with an integrated mirror.

The ideal mirror

As far as shapes are concerned, they play a decisive role. Round or rectangular models offer a larger surface area when it comes to checking your hairstyle or make-up. In general, these models are very versatile. They can be placed in portrait or landscape mode above a washbasin, or on the opposite wall, to give the room a more spacious feel. In a generously sized bathroom, a round mirror adds a lot of style. As for triptych models, they allow you to observe your face or hairstyle from all angles. Choose your mirror so that it fits perfectly into your bathroom. If it's too big, it'll make your room look smaller. When it comes to style, all tastes are permitted: exotic wood, bamboo, recycled pine, metal, stainless steel, white or black epoxy steel, driftwood, wrought iron - it's up to you to determine the ambience and style of this unique space. In recent years, LED mirrors have made their appearance. This lighting technology is integrated into the mirror itself, in the form of a LED strip positioned at the top. Placed in this way, it avoids shadowy areas on your face and facilitates all everyday gestures, from shaving to make-up. Did you know that the mirror can also be fitted with integrated speakers? Connected to the Internet, they provide musical accompaniment to your moments of relaxation. Modern mirrors are either frameless or have a very thin frame. As you'll have noticed, the latter blend in perfectly with the decor. When it comes to framed mirrors, wood gives a rustic Scandinavian feel, while metal frames are more modern.