Since 2005Coordinating Bathroom Vanities and Mirrors
The bathroom is one of the most important rooms of the house, even though it doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. It’s not just a place to throw your clothes into a hamper or to store your soap, shampoo, medicines, etc. The bathroom has the potential to be a beautiful location, as long as you are willing to put in the time to decorate it right. One of the most important things to do is to get a beautiful bathroom vanity.
However, one of the questions that often comes up is just how you can pair the right mirror and vanity to get a beautiful, cohesive appearance. Once you have settled on your vanity and mirror, you will find that decorating the rest of the bathroom will be a breeze.
Of course, the first part—getting the right mirror and vanity—is not always easy. You need to consider a range of factors when it comes to getting the right mirror and the right vanity. The information and tips below should help to make things simpler for you.
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Hammered Metal Antique Gold and Silver Wall Mirror
Do Bathroom Vanities and Mirrors Need Matching Finishes?
For some people, it doesn’t matter if the finishes match, as long as they go well together. However, for others, matching the finishes is essential to their aesthetic needs for the bathroom. If that’s the case, one of the best things you can do is buy a vanity that has matching accessories. Then, it’s as simple as getting those other accessories, including the mirror, when you make your purchase.
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Ethan Oval Brushed Nickel Mirror
What Colors Are the Best?
When it comes to color, there is no right or wrong answer. This is all subjective and will depend on the colors that you like and the overall way you want your bathroom to look. The colors can vary from one manufacturer to another, so if you want to be sure things match perfectly, you will need to buy them from the same manufacturer in most cases.
Keep in mind that perfect color matches are not always necessary. You can always find colors that complement one another well and use those. One option is to choose a mirror that is significantly different from the color of the vanity. Keep in mind that complementary colors don’t necessarily match; they just go well together. Maybe pull out some of the other, more subtle colors in the vanity and choose a mirror that would work well with them instead.
You could check out some color theory to get some ideas on how to match different colors if you don’t already have a few ideas in mind.
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Lightly Antiqued Metallic Gold Leaf Oval Mirror
How to Choose the Shape and Style of Mirror to Match a Bath Vanity?
When it comes to the shape and the style, you will have plenty of options from which you can choose. You can opt for something relatively simple, such as a rectangular or circular mirror. Oval mirrors tend to work well for single vanities, as their shape works better for just one person. However, let your creativity take control here. Look at some of the different types of frames that are available, as well as mirrors of different shapes. Triangles or sunburst shapes could be fun. Those who have a bit more to spend can also have custom mirrors made to place above the vanity.
If you are going to be using a mirror that has a unique shape and frame, you need to be sure it will fit with the style of the rest of the bathroom decor. It also needs to fit with the size of the vanity you are choosing. Make sure the measurements you use are for the mirror include the frame, not just the glass.
Other types of mirrors that could work, especially with newer, modern bathrooms are those that include lighting. Some mirrors have lighting options built right into them, which will help to ensure you have plenty of good light in the bathroom. These can often be more expensive, but they do look nice.
Other times, you might want to have some separate lighting fixtures, such as sconces, that can be placed on either side of the mirror or between mirrors. This may require some electrical work, but it can bring the vanity and the mirror together nicely and ensure it has the functionality you need.
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Asian Rectangular Black Bathroom Wall Mirror
How Many Mirrors Should a Bathroom Vanity Have?
If you have a wide vanity, particularly if you have more than one sink, you may want to have more than one mirror. You could have an individual mirror for each of the sinks if you feel that will look best with your bathroom setup. However, if you choose this option, you will want to be sure that the mirrors match one another, or that they at least look good together. Otherwise, the appearance could be jarring.
Adara Polished Chrome Rectangular Mirror
How to Choose the Right Size Mirror for a Bath Vanity?
Rather than getting more than one mirror, you could opt for a larger mirror that is wide enough that it can work for the entire width of the vanity. Keep in mind that getting a larger mirror can sometimes be more expensive than buying two smaller mirrors. Check into the options available, as well as the pricing to find the solution that works best for you.
On the other hand, if you have a smaller vanity, you may want to choose a smaller mirror. In addition to the size of the vanity, you have to think about the size of the bathroom. Measure the wall where you want the vanity and mirror and be sure to account for any windows or shelving on the walls that can’t be removed.
Those who have smaller bathrooms will want to make sure that both the vanity and the mirror fit well enough that they don’t take up too much space.
With a little forethought and the tips in this article, you should be able to coordinate your vanity and mirror to get the perfect look and size for your bathroom. You have a wide range of options available today, so have fun finding the right solution for your needs.
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