35 Best Bathroom Mirrors for Every Style and Space

Mirror, mirror on the wall: Yes, you need to shop them all.

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Updated on January 30, 2024

Whether you’re building a custom home, renovating dated digs or looking to elevate your current ensuite situation, one rule remains true: changing your bathroom mirrors changes your life.

Mirrors are impactful to your bathroom design and have the power to reflect personality into the space in a matter of minutes. Bonus: Mirrors are easier on the wallet than other bathroom upgrades, and there are endless shapes and styles to peruse on your design journey. Keep reading to get the rundown on five popular bathroom mirror styles, and shop our 35 favorites in the links below.

What to Consider Before Buying a Bathroom Mirror

Bathroom With Shiplap Paneling

Blue and White Bathroom With Shiplap Paneling

In this bathroom, white shiplap walls feel fresh and contemporary paired with brushed gold hardware and mirrors.

Photo by: Dustin Peck; Builder: Mary Ludemann of New Old Custom Homes; Design Team: Vicky Serany, Elizabeth O’Neal, Paige Adams

Dustin Peck; Builder: Mary Ludemann of New Old Custom Homes; Design Team: Vicky Serany, Elizabeth O’Neal, Paige Adams

Size

Scale is the key to selecting the best bathroom mirror for your space. Before investing in a new mirror (or two!), break out your measuring tape and jot down the dimensions within your space, including the width of your bathroom vanity, the height of your wall from floor to ceiling, and the distance between your vanity countertop and ceiling.

You want your bathroom mirror centered on the wall above the vanity for a proportional and functional design. Our advice? Make your bathroom vanity your guidepost when choosing the optimal size bathroom mirror for your space. A solid rule for selecting the best bathroom mirror is to choose a mirror that is 1-2 inches narrower than the width of your vanity cabinet below. This approach yields visual balance within your design by allowing the bathroom vanity to anchor the space.

Standard bathroom mirror heights range from 28-34 inches tall. A bathroom mirror should hang between 5 and 10 inches above the highest point of your sink, so keep that in mind when choosing your mirror height. Standard bathroom mirror heights range from 28-34 inches tall. Working with generous ceiling height and sconce lighting? Accentuate your architecture with a taller mirror. And, if you’re designing with a horizontal overhead vanity light, opt for a shorter bathroom mirror to accommodate.

Gray Powder Room and Gold Mirror

Gray Powder Room With Gold Mirror

The ornate gold mirror pops against this powder room's dramatic dark gray walls.

Photo by: Laurey Glenn

Laurey Glenn

Style

Bathroom mirrors are a natural focal point for a design and one of the easiest ways to lean into your desired aesthetic. Select a bathroom mirror with the silhouette, finish and materials that speak to your design style. A streamlined LED mirror with minimal framing is a seamless addition to a contemporary bathroom, while a caramel-stained wood-framed mirror is ideal for a rustic or bohemian setting. If you’re unsure what style best suits your taste, keep it classic with a polished nickel, chrome or unlacquered brass framed mirror that will withstand the test of time.

Cost

The price of bathroom mirrors varies, ranging from $35 to $800 or more, depending on the mirror size, material quality and unique features. Bathroom mirrors with damp-rated integrated LED lights, like the Robern Rectangular Vitality LED mirror from Pottery Barn, are pricier than wood-framed decorative designs like the Hamzah rectangular wall mirror from Wayfair. Storage-clad medicine cabinets are pricier bathroom mirror options due to their dual function.

Bathroom With Single Sink Vanity and Circle Mirror

Modern Bathroom With Marble Vanity

This modern bathroom features an updated take on black and white design with a sleek white marble vanity and black geometric tile. A brassy gold faucet adds extra glam to the small space.

©LifeCreated

LifeCreated

Materials

Bathroom mirror materials are vast and varied, including glass, acrylic, metal and wood. Aluminum mirrors, like the Vintage Frameless Round Pivot Mirror from Pottery Barn, are sought-after because the metal is naturally water-resistant, making it an ideal option for damp spaces. Decorative wood frames are a striking option to elevate a design but are less hardwearing than their metal counterparts in high-humidity spaces. Our tip? Look for a wood-framed mirror designed to withstand moisture, like the Midcentury Medicine Cabinet from West Elm, or reserve the wood-framed mirror for your powder room.

How to Install a Bathroom Mirror

Bathroom With Antique Mirrors

Gray Bathroom With Antique Mirrors

To give this bathroom unique personality, designers painted cabinets a handsome dark gray and chose antiqued mirrors to go over the dual sinks.

Photo by: Laurey Glenn

Laurey Glenn

Bathroom mirror installation varies depending on the style of mirror, but most mirrors are easy to install yourself in a few hours (or less!). Some bathroom mirrors, such as the pivot-style options above, feature brackets and mounting hardware that you install directly into the studs behind your wall for secure placement. Decorative framed bathroom mirrors often feature wired backs, like that of a picture frame, meant to hang on hooks or nails installed into the studs on your wall. Another mode of bathroom mirror installation is wall adhesive. This option is usually reserved for frameless mirrors and the installation instructions vary based on the adhesive brand.

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What We Like
  1. Hidden storage
  2. Small-space friendly
  3. Keeps medications out of reach from children
What We Don't Like
  1. Generally expensive
  2. Recessed cabinets require you to cut into your wall
  3. Shallow shelving

Medicine cabinets are game-changing additions to any bathroom because they cut the chaos of your product-littered counter in half and look good doing it. The unassuming cabinets are built into the wall and feature storage space for toiletry items hidden behind a mirrored door.

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DIY Recessed Medicine Cabinet With Oversized Mirror

Get the best of both worlds with a chic, oversized bathroom mirror that boasts secret storage.

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$349 $208.99
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What We Like
  1. Timeless appeal
  2. Caters to all heights
  3. Universal design style
What We Don't Like
  1. Prone to fingerprints
  2. May obstruct overhead lighting
  3. Requires reinforced installation

Find your best angle (literally!) with a pretty pivot wall mirror. Pivot mirrors are ideal for bathrooms because they are secured to the wall with a swivel rod that allows for easy mobility and adjustment based on the time of day and lighting in the space. Choose between classic chrome, matte black or glam brass finishes to best suit your interior design style.

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What We Like
  1. Yields a designer look
  2. Customized to your aesthetic
  3. Available in all styles and finishes
What We Don't Like
  1. May not lend to traditional light placement
  2. Some frames are not damp-rated
  3. Scale may not be catered to bathrooms

Framed mirrors are failproof swaps that are easy to install and pack personality into your bathroom design. Stick to a classic chrome or aged brass finish for your traditional ensuite, or opt for a cool, matte-black frame to bring a modern edge and contrast to your guest bath.

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35 Best Bathroom Faucets for Every Style and Space

These show-stopping bathroom faucets will leave your space dripping in style.

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What We Like
  1. Offers unparalleled reflection
  2. Inclusive price range
  3. LED options available
What We Don't Like
  1. Takes up extra wall space
  2. Prone to smudges and fingerprints
  3. Requires frequent cleaning

Wall-mounted magnifying mirrors are as classic as it gets. We’re smitten with this bathroom mirror design because it adds a luxe, hotel-quality vibe to the most modest of spaces. Better still, magnifying mirrors offer unmatched views for precision shaving and makeup application.

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What We Like
  1. Exceptional makeup lighting
  2. Eliminates need for overhead lighting
  3. Adjustable light temperature
What We Don't Like
  1. Expensive price point
  2. Requires wall plug or professional hardwiring
  3. Limited to contemporary or modern aesthetic

Good lighting is everything. And, if there’s one place worth investing in top-quality lighting, it’s the bathroom. You know, the room that you undress in front of a mirror in each day? Yeah. Give yourself all the dreamy, diffused lighting you can find with a vanity mirror equipped with integrated lights. You’ll appreciate your glowing reflection in the lighted mirror before hopping in the shower. On a practical note: Your makeup application will be on-point even on the cloudiest days.

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