How to choose the best mirrors for your home
A mirror can be one of the most important decorations you choose for your home. It can act as a centrepiece all on its own, or accentuate the existing style and decor in any room that you place it.
But choosing the best mirrors at home can be intimidating. With so many shapes, frame materials, and placement options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.
As the go-to mirror suppliers across South London and beyond, we know a thing or two about getting it right. Let’s run through the different options you have when it comes to identifying the perfect mirror for you, as well as placement options throughout your home.
What makes a great mirror?
A great mirror means something different depending on who you ask. Mirrors throughout the home are used for various purposes – including decoration, functionality, or expanding the feel of a room.
Sometimes, mirrors can achieve several functions. If you hang a floor-to-ceiling mirror in a hallway, it might be a striking centrepiece when you enter the home, but it also acts as a handy way to check your appearance before leaving the house.
Types of mirrors at home
Bedroom mirrors
The perfect bedroom mirror will often be the finishing touch to completing a room. It can add a sense of class and sophistication to your space, while being a highly functional addition that helps you to get ready first thing in the morning.
Bedroom mirrors come in all shapes and sizes, and can be complete with a stunning frame or come frameless for an elegant edge.
You’ll also want to consider where you hang a bedroom mirror. This decision may determine what shape or size of mirror you go for, depending on the space requirements in your home:
- Over the headboard to act as a reflective work of art
- By a dresser to help you get ready before heading out
- Hung on furniture to achieve a full-body reflection
Bathroom mirrors
Mirrors are an essential part of the bathroom. They can be used when applying makeup, washing your face, drying off after a bath or shower, or any number of functions you may not even consciously recognise throughout the day.
Many customers choose to install a frameless bathroom mirror, due to the ease of cleaning that this can provide. However, as with all of our mirror types, you have complete customization when it comes to size, shape, or appearance.
Antique mirrors
Antique mirrors can be utilised in any part of your home – especially where you want to make a statement, rather than prioritise reflection.
These eye-catching variations are perfect for adding a sense of classical heritage to your home, while benefiting from the sturdy and long-lasting design that all of our mirrors provide.
And with a wide range of patterns and finishes available – from freckled to swirling designs – there’s something to suit every type of home.
Coloured mirrors
If you want to add a sense of playfulness to your home, coloured mirrors could be the way to go. You’ll be able to choose from an almost infinite range of colours, meaning you can capture the exact look and feel that suits your unique space.
Want a green mirror to fit in with the foliage and plant life decorating your home? No problem! Looking for a golden hue that amplifies the sunlight first thing in the morning? We’ve got you covered.
While coloured mirrors may not initially seem as widely applicable as standard bedroom or floor-to-ceiling mirrors, the only real limitation is your creativity.
Which shape mirror is good for your home?
Your brand-new mirror could come in any shape or size you choose, thanks to our completely bespoke approach which factors in your exact specifications to create a tailored product to suit your home.
However, most mirrors tend to be either curved/circular or rectangular. These each have their own appeals:
Circular mirrors are great alongside straight lines to provide a visual contrast, such as above a fireplace or squared headboard.
Rectangular mirrors add a classic look that provides depth and interest. They can also be easier to fit in smaller rooms where wall space is limited, such as a downstairs bathroom.
Can you hang a floor mirror on a wall?
You may choose to place a mirror on the floor and lean it against a wall or furniture. This is often the case when a mirror is too large and heavy to be hung on a dresser, or if you want to create a modern, fashionable look.
However, there’s rarely an actual distinction between ‘floor mirrors’ and those you’d hang on a wall. You just need to make sure that the wall is prepared to carry the weight of a large mirror, and that you install it correctly to avoid any breakages or accidents.
For peace of mind, our expert team can help to install your mirror and make sure it will stay where it’s intended, without the risk of falling and breaking (or injuring anyone!).
