35 Best Bathroom Mirrors for Every Style and Space
Mirror, mirror on the wall: Yes, you need to shop them all.
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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- Hidden storage
- Small-space friendly
- Keeps medications out of reach from children
- Generally expensive
- Recessed cabinets require you to cut into your wall
- 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.
DIY Recessed Medicine Cabinet With Oversized Mirror
Get the best of both worlds with a chic, oversized bathroom mirror that boasts secret storage.
- Timeless appeal
- Caters to all heights
- Universal design style
- Prone to fingerprints
- May obstruct overhead lighting
- 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.
- Yields a designer look
- Customized to your aesthetic
- Available in all styles and finishes
- May not lend to traditional light placement
- Some frames are not damp-rated
- 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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- Offers unparalleled reflection
- Inclusive price range
- LED options available
- Takes up extra wall space
- Prone to smudges and fingerprints
- 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.
- Exceptional makeup lighting
- Eliminates need for overhead lighting
- Adjustable light temperature
- Expensive price point
- Requires wall plug or professional hardwiring
- 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.