One or Two Bathroom Mirrors?
We’ll start off with one of the most common questions our customers ask us – is it better to have one or two bathroom mirrors? In truth, it all depends on the size of your bathroom. Different bathroom vanity sizes can provide different answers to the same question. If your vanity is wide enough, you have the option of supporting two bathroom mirrors, or a single mirror that is wide enough to fit over both sinks. Think about the look you are going for. You can consider the following guidelines:- If you want your bathroom to have a vertical look, you should invest in two vertically-long mirrors, rather than one large one. This is a great option for bathrooms with high ceilings.
- If you want to emphasize the spaciousness of your bathroom, it may be better to have a single wide-reaching mirror. That way, you and your guests will truly be able to tell how big and wide your bathroom is.
Choosing the Right Size for Your Bathroom Mirrors
Size is one of the most important factors to consider for your bathroom mirror(s). If the mirror isn’t sized right, it may throw off the entire look of the bathroom. Instead, you may want to consult our style guide to see how you can match your mirror to the perfect fit. Consider the following unofficial rules of designing bathroom mirrors:- Bathroom vanity mirrors should be the same width as the vanity itself. This is a common approach taken by many interior designers, as it helps to perfectly match the mirror to the vanity. This is a modern take on some of the older vanity design styles, which came with their own mirrors attached to the top of the furniture.
- Vanity mirrors are never wider than the vanity. Although there are some exceptions to this rule, it is typically understood that a vanity mirror should not exceed the width of the vanity. This may create a sense of awkwardness that does not match most design tactics.
- You can work with a mirror that is shorter in width than the vanity. Many creative ideas were born out of the problem of a mismatched mirror and vanity combination. Not everyone has access to custom-made mirrors, and some have to make do with the sizes they are given. There are plenty of ways to make a beautiful, elegant, and fashion-forward bathroom vanity mirror out of a different size. By adding a frame, you can make the mirror appear wider than it actually is, which will give the effect of a matching mirror and vanity.
There are also frameless bathroom mirrors available. While standard frame sizes can help your mirror reach at least 70% – 80% of the width of your vanity, frameless bathroom mirrors may be able to enhance the look of your bathroom even further. This gives your guests the ability to see more angles at once, getting a more functional use out of the mirror.
You should also remember to keep the bathroom mirror a foot above and below the average eyeline. This typically lays somewhere between 4 and 6 feet above the floor, depending on the average height of you and your family. But the general rule is that the bigger the mirror is, the more functional it will be. Try to allow yourself as much space as possible.
Despite this, however, the bathroom mirror is still often overlooked. People who use the bathroom will tend to notice their own reflections before noticing the mirror itself, in terms of its design and style. But once the idea of choosing the perfect bathroom mirror starts to form in one’s head, it can often bring about a slew of questions and concerns over making the right choice.
Choosing a mirror for bathrooms of all types can be a fun and important challenge. This quick guide will help you decide which type of mirror works best for the size, shape, and style of your bathroom. Be sure to consider your aesthetic preferences as well as your budget.
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