Every room has its own must-haves. Every living room needs a sofa, every bedroom needs a bed and every bathroom needs a mirror. But it’s not just that. Each of these elements comes with a series of secondary features that increase their efficiency. In the case of the bathroom mirror it’s the accent lighting that completes the package.
View in galleryThis bathroom has two stylish kinds of mirrors, both with back light.View in galleryBoth the frame and the wall behind this mirror glow in a really pleasant mannerView in gallerySome companies can create custom lighted mirrors to perfectly suit your bathroomView in galleryAlthough size is important, it’s not this detail that makes this mirror stand outView in galleryThe best solution is to flank the mirror with side lighting for optimal results
It’s important to know how to pick a mirror with lights. Don’t focus on size or shape only. You must also pay attention to details such as the way the accent lighting interacts with the mirror itself but also with the surrounding décor. Always remember that having a bathroom mirror with accent lights placed directly above it is the worst kind of combination. The light has to flatter you, not create unpleasant shadows.
View in galleryThe lighting behind the mirror is so subtle that the whole space feels like an oasisView in galleryThe entire wall here in a giant mirror with surround lighting and the vanity is mounted on itView in galleryIt’s common for contemporary bathrooms with large windows to opt for subtle artificial lightingView in galleryEven though the light doesn’t come from the sides, the design is really interestingView in galleryBathroom mirrors with back lights eliminate the need for sconcesView in galleryRound lighted mirrors tend to look more harmonious simply because of the shapeView in galleryThe accent lighting flanks the mirror on both sides, framing it at the same timeView in galleryThese are mirrors with inset lights and their design is simple and eye-catchingView in galleryThe way the accent lights act as separators between the two mirrors is really practicalView in gallerySconces can be installed onto the mirrors and they’d create interesting visual effectsView in galleryPerhaps it would have been better to have those lights placed in between the mirrorsView in galleryIf you can compensate for the shadows in some other way, this design could also work
A lot of modern mirrors take care of that problem for you. They come with integrated accent lighting that’s soft, pleasant and uniformly dispersed in order to be efficient and flattering. There are lots of different designs to choose from so pick wisely and take into consideration all the factors.