Light-Up Mirrors Offer Bright Design Solutions

I’m often turned on to new design trends or products through recommendations from my clients or the designer on the project. One of my latest loves is a light-up electric mirror — yup, it’s as fancy as it sounds! This mirror with built-in lighting can solve many design problems. For example, if a vanity is in front of a bathroom window, finding a spot for a mirror and a light fixture can be hard.

While electric mirrors can be purchased online, having one custom made is an option, too. Take a peek at some ways to install this new design element during your next bathroom remodel.

This polished powder room is a great use of space. If the mirror didn’t have the built-in lighting, the design would be much more complicated. What kind of light could the designer have installed? How large could the mirror have been?

The round shape allows for a much larger mirror size and looks nice against the angled ceiling. The fact that the mirror is also the light source simplifies the design challenge.

I’ve heard that side lights make applying makeup much easier (although I can’t say I know from experience). These new mirrors have the same effect as an old-school Hollywood dressing room mirror, but without the bulbs running down the side.

The light output is great, but care should be taken when selecting the type of LED lighting.LED lighting shades can differ from one company to the next. Warm and cool whites are available in LED, so get a preview of both if possible.

Here we see a great example of built-in warm white light in a mirror. Warmer white tends to work well with warm-hued tile and paint colors. Cooler white lights work well in white and blue bathrooms.

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Light-Up Mirrors Offer Bright Design Solutions