Form, size, highlighting and frame for rich decor - tell how not to get confused when choosing a beautiful mirror in the bathroom.
Of course, the mirror over the sink is often bought on the basis of taste addictions. It seems there is nothing complicated here. But we insist: pay attention to the selection criteria for the accessory. The correct decor will not only make the bathroom more stylish, but also help to expand the small space. We tell how to choose a bathroom mirror.
6 criteria for choosing a mirror in the bathroom
1. Formsize 2
3. Number
4. Backlight
5. Functional
6. Decor
1 What is the form of a mirror in the bathroom better: square or round?
These are two classic forms, they will never come out of fashion. If there is no frame and decor, the accessory is suitable in any design.
- Round models today are more popular than square. Designers use them in projects much more often.
- An alternative square will be a product with slightly rounded corners. Very fashionable form. But it is not suitable in all styles, it will be better to look at more modern decorations.
- Square fit well into the design with straight lines: it is a tile with geometric patterns, a rectangular sink, suspended cabinet and furniture with a clear shape - everything should support the subject.
Separately, it is worth saying about abstract products. Fantasy figures in the form of flowers, butterflies or drops from the nearest store is very difficult to stylize. This product looks cheap, there is little style in it. This includes a complex geometry with double figures, convex or concave edges (and even from well-known manufacturers).
If you do not like the classic solution, pay attention to the more modest abstraction, elongated oval or semicircle. The latter can greatly emphasize the geometry of space - see how cool designers beat this form.
size 2
The mirror surface visually increases the area - this is a fact. And designers often use such a reception in small spaces. But not always in the bathroom.
- In a small bathroom, it is better to pick up a medium-sized mirror. Do not be minted, but also try to hide the whole wall - too. It is not practical: drops from the next shower or baths fall on the surface. And it will have to wash it several times a day.
- In the spacious room options are several. The value of the average size will not distort the proportions, will fit into space. Large products should be chosen from the table top width with a sink.
- Pay attention to the height - the width of the gap between the edge and sink. It should not be too narrow. Otherwise, water when washing hands and washing will always fall on the mirror surface. The optimal distance is about 30-40 cm.
3 Number
In typical apartments with a bathroom with an area of no more than 4 meters, this issue is not relevant. There will be one product here. But what mirror in the bathroom is better to choose, and how much will they need them in a spacious room?
Two products hang over two shell bowls. It is logical: each washing place has its own place. In this case, the symmetry principle is most often observed: the washbasin zone looks more careful.
Another option is the use of products in decorative purposes. There may be two, and three, and even four. This is usually round models of different sizes. They greatly revive the room, give the interior dynamics and movement.
Designers are often solved for more extreme solutions, such as styling forms under wallpaper or drawing. Alone, such techniques are better not to repeat, there is a risk of simplifying the design and make it cheap.
4 illumination
There are two basic lighting scenarios in the sink zone.
The first is classic: light sources are located nearby. These can be two paired lamps around the edges. This technique looks good in classical and neoclassical interiors when technology is not so important. Or one lamp over the sink. This option is more versatile and suitable in both modern and minimalist interiors, scandy and loft.
The second scenario is technological. In this case, the backlight goes from the inside, the LED lamps are usually used for this. This decision will look good in the interiors with a bet on technology: minimalism, loft, modern, high-tech. However, the accuracy of the backlight allows it to use it unlimited. For example, in Scandinavian aesthetics and ecostel.
5 functionality
The mirror in the bathroom may not only be beautiful, but also functional. This is especially important in tiny bathrooms, where every meter and shelf on the account.
If the room is two to three meters, look at the cabinets with mirror doors. This is not the best solution from the point of view of style, but in a situation where you need to think about storage places, it is inevitable. When choosing a locker, pay attention to its size. He should not be too wide to not interfere with you.
Add functional open shelf. But you should not wait for the roominess from it, it is one neat item. Such a solution can be brought into designers: someone chooses the shelf, walking across the mirror, and someone is neat in the corner. There should always be an order on the shelf. It is not necessary to litter it with toothbrushes, paste, soap and other cosmetics. If necessary, break the funds into the same type of stylish jars. And leave no more than 2-4, depending on the size of the shelf.
6 Decor
Another fundamental point that can spoil everything - the presence and design of the framing frame. There is a simple rule: the more modest interior, the easier it should be.
- In the Scandinavian design and Eco are often found products with wooden or metal frames.
- In minimalism, designers are completely without frame or modest. The main rate goes on textures and forms. Therefore, most likely, the model will not be simple, but designer.
- There is no rules in the modern design: you can select models based on the interior. A tree and metal, and even plastic are suitable.
- Be careful with frame-baguettes. They look good in the projects of large bathrooms, where there are windows. And the interior itself obliges: this is a classic, neoclassic, in an option from the pro there may be kitsch and modern stylistics.
- An intricate painted patterns or with a tile around the perimeter also require high-style, square and, in good, natural light.
