Bathroom mirrors are often overlooked when it comes to furnishing and decorating a bathroom. Many people seem to be content with a plain frameless mirror hanging over a vanity sink. This oversight may not just be detracting from the effort and resources spent furnishing the bathroom, it may also be costing you money. In this article I will discuss a few simple aspects of a bathroom mirror that can enhance the look, feel, and overall illumination of your bathroom.
Proper placement of a bathroom mirror
The right placement of a mirror can have a great impact on the look of your bathroom. Everyone has heard that a mirror can make a small room appear larger- especially true if you have a small bathroom. But, many other benefits of decorative or framed bathroom mirror are ofter overlooked. The first thing to keep in mind is what the mirror is reflecting. For example, if you have a piece of wall art or large window with a view, placing the mirror across or possible at a slight angle will allow a view regardless of where you are standing in the bathroom. A large decorative framed mirror will match perfectly with a victorian or old-world vanity. You may want to consider frameless or a mirror with a simple chrome or nickel frame if you are going for a more modern feel.
How mirrors can save you energy
Mirrors can multiply the amount of light in place in the bathroom. If you place the mirror so that it hangs across or even at a 45 degree angle from a ceiling light. You will need a fraction of light, and hence cost, you would need otherwise to properly light a bathroom. This is especially true if the bathroom is not being used for grooming or a particular tast at the time. You want to be sure that the chandelier or ceiling light has a diffuser or provides up-light as to avoid glare in the mirror. That said, many people assume that the only place for a mirror is above the bathroom vanity. Not true, using a smaller mirror on an adjacent wall will also work to amplify the existing bathroom lights in place.
By: Kevin Hatan
Using Bathroom Mirrors to Enhance Lighting in Bathrooms
Posted by admin on March 23rd, 2010
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