Bathroom Vanity Mirrors are part of just about any bathroom you will ever enter in your lifetime. But, there are thousands of different sizes and styles of bathroom mirrors available to choose from. The biggest factor in choosing which one you will use will have to do with the overall style of the bathroom.

Before getting into style, you have to think about the function of the vanity mirror. Does it need to have a medicine cabinet? Do you want it to be as wide as the vanity it is mounted over? Think about the storage needs of the bathroom. If you are like most people, bathroom storage is at a premium and if you have a chance to add some storage in your bathroom vanity mirror, you should take advantage of the opportunity.

Once you have determined your needs for the functionality of the vanity mirror, you can start researching the available options that fit that description. When it comes to the little things, there are many options. For example, there are cabinets with hidden hinges, shelves, drawers, or some combination of both of those things. The inside of the vanity mirror can have another mirror, or it can just be open space with hooks to hang small things.

As far as material choice goes, there are several different options available. Many people think of a bathroom vanity mirror as a “medicine cabinet”. The image that comes to mind is a mirrored aluminum box mounted to the wall above the sink. This not the image you should have for your new bathroom. Perhaps a wooden vanity mirror would be suited to your decor. Or maybe an aluminum version is right for you, but not as described above.

More intricate options are also available. Like double or triple wooden doors with a mirror centered among them. You may be surprised when you start to do your research when you see just how many different styles are available.

Like everything else you may be researching for your new bathroom, you can do all that research online. no need to drive all over town looking for bathroom vanity mirrors just to see what the different options are. You can do that right on your computer. This will save you a lot of time as you begin to piece together the plans for your new bathroom. You should also feel comfortable placing the order online. Just be sure to get free shipping and a good warranty!

Picking the Right Spot

Replacing the old medicine cabinet might seem simple enough. Out with old and in with the new; right? Well, in some cases, yes and in others – not so much. Often, do-it yourself-homeowners have been dismayed to find wiring, duct work or plumbing behind the drywall where the previous medicine cabinet once hung. This is normally because bathrooms are small areas and they contain a lot of fixtures that have to get their power and their water from somewhere. The best way to avoid being surprised by a water pipe is to know what’s behind the drywall before cutting it away.

Picking out the Right Bathroom Medicine Cabinet

After you’ve determined the location you’ll be installing your recessed bathroom medicine cabinet, it’ll be time to consider finish, size and style of your new cabinet. Begin by measuring your new or existing vanity so that you’ll be able to be sure the cabinet will fit properly over the vanity. Also, decide if you’ll want a framed or frameless mirror and whether you’ll want any hardware on the door of your recessed medicine cabinet. Finish options are nearly countless so check a few different styles that will either match or otherwise coordinate with your existing bathroom fixtures and furnishings, as well as your personal tastes.

Medicine cabinets can be either plastic or metal inside and may even have glass shelving. Cleaning the metal or glass inserts will be easier than plastic which can sometimes stain.
Doors can be solid wood or other material or mirrored. They can be single, double or triple hinged and can even slide open. For smaller bathrooms, sliding doors take up less space. These sliding doors can also be mirrored.

For reference, take a picture of your existing bathroom space to the stores when you’re choosing your recessed medicine cabinet for reference. Is your bathroom contemporary, traditional, Victorian, modern or eclectic? Take that into consideration when you’re deciding on a proper cabinet.

Before choosing your new recessed bathroom medicine cabinet, be sure to shop around. Look online and in the big box stores as well as specialty stores. Often you’ll find that with a little extra effort, you can save yourself a few dollars. And of course, the more you see, the more informed you’ll be regarding what styles and finishes are available.