Tip #1: Consider Style
What look are you going for with your bathroom mirror? Are you trying to replace a traditional mirror with one that’s sleek and contemporary? Is it country you’re after, or high-tech? Will the new mirror you want fit with the style of the rest of the bathroom? You want to make sure that it blends in well and doesn’t look like an afterthought or something that belongs in another house. If you’re just replacing a mirror with the same style, your project is marginally less complicated. There are still many other points to consider.
Tip #2: Size Matters
Before you haul off that old bathroom mirror to the dump or, better yet, donate it to a charitable organization, make sure you measure the space where the new mirror will go. If you’re going smaller, factor in that you may need to paint the wall, redo wall covering or tile, add or remove moldings. If a larger mirror is in your plan, make sure the bathroom has sufficient space to accommodate it. Keep proportions in mind as well. You don’t want to overwhelm or underwhelm your bathroom with a mirror that’s not the right size.
Tip #3: Don’t Forget About Shape
Besides size, the overall shape of the bathroom mirror is an equally important consideration. Do you want a rectangular shape or an oval? What about a perfect square or a round? Geometric or irregular shapes are also available. Just be sure that the shape of the mirror complements the rest of the bathroom décor.
Tip # 4: Wall-Mount or Edgeless?
You really have only two choices: either an edgeless wall-mount mirror or one that’s framed. You can go either way, either as a replacement of the same type or change to the different one. With a framed mirror, you can remove and replace it with another framed mirror, or go with a mirror that fits the entire wall space. You could also redo your current framed mirror with beveled glass stripping that’s corner-mitered and applied on all four sides of the mirror.
Tip #5: Design Details
In the bathroom mirror selection, design details can make a world of difference. There are mirrors that contain embedded glass in myriad colors or frosted. Tiles can be applied in mosaics or intricate designs around the edges. There are varying types, designs and shapes of beveled edges to consider.
Tip #6: Frames Figure In
Frames of exotic wood, chrome, stainless steel, leather and other materials make for exciting new looks for that mirror on the wall in your bathroom. Also consider iron, copper and plastic. There are etched mirror frames and framed mirrors with colored designs. Seashells and jewels can be embedded as well. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination – and budget.
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