Plumbing Supply Birmingham AL | The Importance of the Bathroom Mirror

Whether you’re starting on a whole renovation or looking to just refresh your current space, installing a new bathroom mirror can have a huge impact. 

Most people don’t think about design when it comes to choosing a bathroom mirror, but we would argue this is the most important piece of decor in a bathroom since it can be both a functional piece of storage but also act as your centerpiece.

Before settling on a bathroom mirror, make sure that you measure your bathroom and create a word bank of descriptive words to guide your design.

How to Choose the Perfect Bathroom Mirror

To start, determine how much space you have and measure the height, width and depth available in your bathroom. 

These measurements can help you decide between a vanity with storage or a standalone mirror. We also advise you to consider your own height, sink size, and wall space.

As a general rule of thumb, the mirror should hang a few inches above eye level for the tallest person who will be using it but low enough that shorter people can easily see it.

Aesthetics

Although your space might dictate whether you choose a square, rectangular, or round bathroom mirror, it’s also a personal aesthetic preference. 

There are framed and frameless options for all three shapes that will impact the overall feel of your space. Keep in mind frames add extra details that can help fill a space, while frameless mirrors offer a clean and modern look. 

Some mirrors are also able to be mounted vertically or horizontally to give you more options.

Storage

The most common feature you might look for in a bathroom medicine cabinet is its cabinet shelves for storage. 

This provides a convenient space to hide away bathroom essentials so they aren’t cluttering your countertop.

When it comes to storage, you should choose a new bathroom mirror medicine cabinet model that doesn’t stick out too much so you can still access your sink easily.

Lighting and Magnifying

Plumbing Supply Birmingham AL: A Few Bathroom Mirrors We Love

Mirror, mirror on the wall, which is the best bathroom mirror of them all? Well lucky for you, we’ve compiled a short list of our current favorite bathrooms mirrors!

Reflecting Kohler signature quality and attention to detail, we believe the Essential mirror collection is the perfect way to add a touch of sophistication and character to your bathroom space. 

Drawing on simplicity and versatility, the collection is available in three soft silhouettes and a variety of dynamic finishes.

Kimball & Young’s Round Magnified Mirror

Simple and classic. Two words to describe this single-sided, round, magnified mirror with switchable light color from Kimball & Young.

The large 9.63” diameter lens is surrounded by light that can switch from warm white to cool white light. 

The 5x magnified lens gives you all you need for detailed grooming and the 12.8” extension on the double arms allows you to place the bathroom mirror exactly where you want to see yourself.

Electric Mirror’s Integrity LED Lighted Mirror TV

This mirror brings a dash of luxury to any bathroom! It features a LED HDTV with Integrated Audio that provides endless entertainment while carrying out bathroom routines. 

Made from DuraMirror with anti-corrosion treatment, this accent is sure to last for years to come. A band of frosted light is set around the mirror to provide natural light to illuminate the room for carrying out tasks.

Visit Our Design Centers!

Want to check out any of the bathroom mirrors and medicine cabinets we’ve mentioned? They are all on display now at our Design Centers.

We are committed to being the premiere customer service driven supplier of quality bathroom mirrors as well as a ton of other plumbing products in the industry. We set a standard not matched by our competitors.

We would love to speak to you and help to make your dream kitchen vision come true!

Call us today to book your appointment to visit one of our Design Centers.