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If you are thinking about renovating your bathroom, it goes without saying that in addition to all the ceramic fittings, you will need to buy a new bathroom mirror as well.
However, with the countless options available in the market, choosing the right mirror for your bathroom can prove to be a rather difficult task.
In this comprehensive guide, we gaze deeper into bathroom mirrors to help you pick the right one for your project.
But before we move on to discussing the types of bathroom mirrors there's one important issue that needs to be addressed: the difference between bathroom mirrors and regular mirrors.
Bathroom Mirror vs. Regular Mirror
Most DIY enthusiasts who are renovating their bathroom for the first time think that it's ok to replace the existing mirror with whichever option they like.
However, that is not the case. You cannot use just about any mirror as a bathroom mirror.
Well, technically you can, of course. But the point is that you shouldn't.
Bathroom mirrors are different from regular mirrors in several ways.
Why?
That's because, under federal laws, all bathroom fittings and furnishing items must meet the specified safety standards.
This includes everything from the bathtub and toilet seat to the sink, windows, shower door, and well, you guessed it, mirror.
The Difference Between Bathroom Mirrors and Regular Mirrors
According to federal safety laws, bathroom mirrors must be made from tempered glass.
Tempered glass, sometimes also known as toughened glass, is a special type of glass designed with safety considerations.
Unlike regular glass, tempered glass undergoes special chemical treatments before being molded into the desired shape in a temperature-controlled environment.
It is different from ordinary glass in the sense that when struck with brute force, it breaks into small rounded shards rather than sharply pointed pieces. This helps prevent injuries.
Apart from tempered glass, mirrors made from laminated glass are also allowed for use in bathrooms.
On the other hand, ordinary mirrors may or may not be made from these materials.
Usually, mirrors are made by spraying a thin layer of molten silver or aluminum onto the back of a transparent sheet of glass.
If you check your state or local building codes, you are likely to come across some statement that restricts homeowners or developers from replacing bathroom mirrors at free will.
Using regular mirrors in your bathroom can be hazardous for you and your family members.
You might accidentally break it when cleaning or coming out of the shower.
Or it may break on its own due to the temperature changes and pressure buildup when you take a hot bath.
Keeping aside the safety point of view, there are more reasons why you shouldn't consider installing a regular mirror in your bathroom.
Ordinary glass is prone to becoming fogged and greasy easily.
This can prove to be a huge disadvantage when you are in a hurry and need to quickly put on makeup or fix your hair after taking a shower.
So far as a bathroom makeover goes, you need to ensure that every item you pick for the job is bought from a reliable vendor of sanitary supplies.
What Mirror Size Should You Purchase?
The best size for a bathroom mirror differs from case to case.
There are various factors that need to be taken into account for deciding which size will work best for you.
Width
The width of the mirror is mostly determined by the width of your bathroom countertop.
Ideally, the mirror must be as wide as the countertop or a maximum of 2 to 3 inches short on both sides.
This is mostly because of aesthetic purposes, but it also maximizes the overall functionality as you have a larger surface to look at.
Keeping the mirror flush with the vanity can also make your bathroom look considerably larger than it actually is.
Plus, the larger the surface of the mirror, the more light it reflects, which in turn, gives you a better view.
Height
The optimal height for a bathroom mirror is mostly a matter of personal preferences.
Tall people will need a significantly long mirror, or install one relatively higher up on the wall.
However, make sure that you don't compromise the vision for other members in the household when fixing a bathroom mirror at a higher place.
What Type of Mirror Do You Need?
If you consider them one-by-one based on their shape, style, main function, and frame material, there are probably more than 20 different types of bathroom mirrors in total.
Here, we highlight the major categories of bathroom mirrors that every homeowner needs to know.
This will hopefully help you decide which type of mirror is best suited to your needs.
Wall Mirrors
Wall mirrors, as is evident by the name, are designed to be mounted on the bathroom wall.
Some even come with a stand so you can place them directly on the bathroom floor.
This makes them more versatile as you can move them around when needed or even transfer them to your bedroom or another bathroom if required.
Wall mirrors can be both, framed or frameless.
The former comes in a range of different styles and can give your place a pop of color, whereas the latter will give the room a more open look.
Decorative Mirrors
Decorative mirrors are a sub-category of wall mirrors. As the name suggests, their main purpose is to improve the aesthetic qualities of a bathroom.
We mention them separately because their range of impressive designs simply deserves a special mention.
From square, round, oval, and triangular to hexagonal, asymmetric and whatnot, decorative mirrors come in all kinds of shapes and sizes you can possibly imagine.
In the rare case that you can't find one to your liking, you can even order a customized one at most hardware shops.
You can install these mirrors on either side of the main mirror, or the shower door, or wherever else you prefer.
Full-Length Mirror
Full-length mirrors are typically installed near the entrance of the bathroom.
You can also install one on your shower door if you have a rather small bathroom and there's no space on the walls.
Mounting a full-length mirror directly opposite a vanity mirror is perhaps the smartest way to create an illusion of more space.
Pivot Mirror
Pivot mirrors can be mounted on any of your bathroom walls. Usually, it is best to fix it beside the vanity mirror.
This is because a pivot mirror allows you to view yourself from various different angles.
These mirrors are extremely handy when applying makeup and styling your hair. So, try to get one of these for your bathroom.
Most of the pivot mirrors that hit the shelves today have built-in lighting options.
This gives you the perfect view, allowing you to get ready Hollywood-style.
Tips for Choosing bathroom Mirrors
Once you have decided on the style you want, buying a bathroom mirror is simple.
All you need to do is make sure the glass isn't chipped and you can happily head back home with your purchase, right?
No, wrong.
While the design is a major factor to take into account, it should not be the only thing you consider when buying a bathroom mirror.
Here are a few important things to keep in mind before finalizing the transaction:
Check Your Schedule
A high-quality bathroom mirror doesn't require frequent cleaning.
But you still need to think about how much time you devote to cleaning your bathroom on a regular basis. Floor-length mirrors can require a lot of work.
Plus, if you are installing a couple of decorative mirrors, it can be hard to wipe their surfaces clean.
Your ordinary wiper might not be a match for those fancy frames and intricate cuts.
Stick to Your Budget
The cost of bathroom mirrors can range from a hundred dollars or less to over a thousand dollars depending on the style, material, and manufacturer.
You can easily find one that fits within your budget but try not to opt for a cheap one just to save a handful of bucks.
Plus, inexpensive mirrors are unlikely to have any protection against moisture, so, you will eventually be forced to replace them again after some time.
We hope this guide has helped you understand the difference between bathroom mirrors and regular mirrors, as well as made it easy for you to decide which type of mirror you need to buy for your place.
It's truly frightening how many shower niche install mistakes that can happen in a typical shower remodel, especially if your contractor is building you a custom shower niche.
But even if you are planning to go the much safer route and install a pre-manufactured tiling niche or finished niche, you still must adhere to a few rules and procedures.
Following this advice could save you the nightmare and expense of moisture and mold growth in your walls, and tearing out your dream shower to do the job correctly a second time.
This is Steve from SKG Renovations with a few tips you must know to avoid the 5 BIG shower niche install mistakes during your next shower remodel.
If you've not yet committed to a shower niche, check out my Complete Shower Niche Guide.
The 5 BIG Mistakes:
Don't Skip the Waterproofing
Don't Install a Retrofit Niche
Make Sure It Integrates with the Waterproofing Membrane
Don't Compromise the Wall Structure
Don't Install in an Outside Wall
Bonus Tip: Installing the Wrong Shower Niche Shelf
Don't Skip the Waterproofing
If you plan to install a custom shower niche into your shower wall, and you want to avoid making one of the biggest shower niche install mistakes, you must make sure that you or your contractor doesn't forget the waterproofing step.
When a custom niche is built well, it can look very sturdy, solid and deceptively waterproof. This is an assumption made far too often when shower niches are framed into the shower wall.
No matter how tight the joints may look in a newly constructed niche, they will not keep water from penetrating and running into the stud cavity if it is not properly waterproofed.
You may be thinking that a leak like this seems unlikely if the niche is properly tiled & grouted after construction, and you would be right… for awhile.
The constant water exposure and regular temperature changes makes the shower environment quite unforgiving. These environmental stresses cause all parts of the shower assembly to move slightly, mostly through expansion and contraction.
Without a waterproofing membrane, this movement almost always causes grout line cracking in your shower niche. It usually starts out as very fine cracks at the corners that can't easily be seen. But even the smallest cracks will allow moisture to penetrate, moving easily through the backer board seams, to the framing beneath.
The rest you can imagine; moisture in the walls, which leads to mold, dry rot, etc.………. something you can easily avoid.
Whether you or your contractor uses a liquid or sheet style waterproofing membrane, it does not matter, as long as you don't skip this important step during your next shower remodel!
More info on shower waterproofing: Shower Membrane Waterproofing – The Definitive Guide
Don't Install a Retrofit Shower Niche
If you decide to install a pre-manufactured, or finished shower niche instead of a custom built one, you can avoid another shower niche install mistake by making sure that you never install a retrofit shower niche.
A retrofit niche is a product that is installed in the process of a new shower remodel project after the shower wall tile has already been installed and grouted.
During a complete shower wall reconstruction, the retrofit niche hole is cut out of the the tile backer board after it's attached to the shower wall framing. The tile is then applied on the shower wall as usual, but the hole is left exposed so the retrofit shower niche can later be inserted into it.
The niche is placed into this hole, and the outer flange on the niche is pressed against the tile. A bead of silicon around its perimeter completes the installation.
It doesn't take a waterproofing expert to see that this tiny silicon bead is the only defence against water running into the wall cavity. Does that sound sensible to you? If you said no, you would be correct.
It may seem like a slightly easier way of installing a shower niche, but it's not really much easier than the membrane bonding finished shower niche products out there, and it violates the industries recommended "best practices". It's really not worth the risk.
Make sure it Integrates with the Waterproofing Membrane
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To avoid this BIG shower niche install mistake, you must choose a shower niche with an integrated waterproofing membrane bonding flange as seen in the two examples above.
The first niche shown is a finished shower niche. This niche is made from sheet stainless steel with a brushed finish so it does not require tiling.
The membrane bonding flange mounts on the backer board surface with screws, and the waterproofing membrane is attached to the top surface of this flange (as seen in the above image).
The other niche shown is a tilable foam shower niche that has a 1/2″ thick foam perimeter flange that also serves as a mounting flange and a membrane bonding flange similar to the stainless steel niche.
The difference is that this niche must be mounted on the framing instead of the backer board surface, so that it's 1/2″ flange can be flush with the 1/2″ thick tile backer board that surrounds it.
These flanges are critically important to maintain the integrity of the shower wall waterproofing membrane.
See more info on shower waterproofing: Shower Membrane Waterproofing – The Definitive Guide
Don't Compromise the Wall Structure
Another BIG one among shower niche install mistakes, is the construction of a custom horizontal tiled niche that compromises the structural integrity of the shower wall.
If you're considering building / installing a niche in your new shower remodel project, you have likely seen many examples of this type of niche. These horizontal niches are the epitome of opulence, sometimes spanning the entire shower wall and offering a huge area for storage.
There is a way to install these shower niches correctly and safely, but unfortunately many contractors fail to accomplish this.
Most horizontal niches are built into the back shower wall; usually the longest, and therefore, the most flexible wall in your shower surround.
Sometimes this is a bearing wall that the structural integrity of your home depends on, and sometimes it's not. Either way, cutting a horizontal swath out the structural members of this wall to make room for a niche is a problem.
Most decent contractors will say that applying the correct structural framing around the niche will adequately fortify the structure. The problem is that these measures mostly address structural stresses applied from above, but do not often address the increased flexibility (reduction in rigidity) caused by cutting out the vertical framing.
The integrity of a tiled assembly requires significant rigidity in this wall to reduce the chance of grout cracking, tile delamination, and failure of the waterproofing membrane. Some contractors do not even install the minimal surrounding structure required, which profoundly compromises the wall's structural rigidity.
Constructing a New Wall for your Niche
If your new horizontal niche will span more than a couple of wall studs, the safest way to build your shower niche into this wall is to construct a new wall adjacent to it, to contain the niche.
This new wall allows you to build / install your custom shower niche with only minimal support above the new niche opening because the entire wall is anchored to the stud wall behind it. Super solid, super rigid, and super safe, because the original wall structure remains completely intact.
Another huge benefit of this parallel wall design is that it basically gives you the green light to install your niche into an outside shower wall (see below for more details).
In my opinion, a typical structural header and jack stud assembly can still be acceptable in some circumstances if the wall is non-structural, but this assembly must be built flawlessly. Nothing is safer that the parallel wall design I mentioned above.
Talk to your contractor about it, because it's extremely important that you avoid this huge shower niche install mistake.
Don't Install in an Outside Wall
This installation is often a BIG shower niche install mistake because moisture can easily condense behind your niche if you don't do this install correctly.
In general it's always the best idea to mount / build your tiled or finished shower niche in a wall that is not an outside facing wall.
The problem is that the shower environment is a very moist one, and some of this moisture will always make it into the stud cavity through the wall tile, your tile backer board, and often through your tiled shower niche.
How much water vapor will move into the stud wall is entirely dependent on whether or not a waterproofing membrane has been installed on the shower wall and how well your shower niche resists moisture penetration.
The moisture permeability of your niche will vary greatly, depending on the type of shower niche you decide to build / install, and the waterproofing strategy, of course.
Worth the Risk?
With this moisture penetration problem in mind you can probably see why it's risky to install your shower niche into an outside wall.
In most older homes, the stud cavity is only 3 1/2″ thick and the comfort of your home often depends on this space being filled with insulation.
Even in a relatively mild climate, the colder months can result in a vast difference in temperature from inside to outside. Only a small temperature differential can cause the moisture in this shower wall to condense on the inside of the wall.
Even without a shower niche, this can easily occur within a 3 1/2″ stud wall in the colder months, especially if there's no waterproofing membrane on the shower wall. With a shower niche taking up most of the space in a 3 1/2″ stud cavity, moisture condensation in the wall cavity is virtually guaranteed if the temperature drops a few degrees outside compared to inside.
Of course, none of this will necessarily occur if the shower wall and niche are properly waterproofed, and there is enough space behind the shower niche for adequate insulation.
Needless to say, there is a complex series of factors to consider like stud wall thickness, local climate, waterproof integrity of your shower, and the quality and thickness of the wall insulation.
In other words, you should definitely ask a trusted local contractor before you decide to build a shower niche into an outside wall to avoid this potential shower niche install mistake.
Bonus Tip:
Don't Install the Wrong Shower Niche Shelf
This may not be considered a BIG shower niche install mistake but as a shower remodel contractor I hear a lot of people express regret about choosing the wrong shelf option for their tiled niche.
Usually the cheapest shelf option is a tiled shelf constructed with wood framing (if a custom niche) or 2″ inch thick foam board (see below).
This is often a the most regrettable shelf option because it's difficult to clean (especially the corners), and the grout lines stain and get moldy.
Another alternative is the glass shelf. A bit more expensive for the material but it's usually the "go to" shelf alternative for most tiled shower niches. These shelves are so popular because they're subtle, modern looking, and considered attractive by most.
Image courtesy of SKG Renovations
However, many people complain that glass shelves are hard to keep clean and soap slips off too easily.
The most practical and coolest shower niche shelf in my opinion is the stainless steel shower niche shelf. In fact I thought it was so great that I decided to design one to meet my clients needs.
If you're interested in this shower niche shelf or all kinds of other shower shelves, you can check out my shower niche shelf post.
Wrap Up
Installing a shower niche can be a deceptively complicated and risky endeavour, but it is possible to avoid the 5 big shower niche install mistakes.
If you need help with shower niche placement and design feel free to check out my Shower Niche Planning, and 9 Great New Shower Shelf Options posts.
Good luck with your new shower remodel project, AND enjoy your new shower niche!
Please leave a comment below if you'd like to ask any specific questions about shower niche installation. I am happy to help!
This post is for information purposes only and should NOT be interpreted as professional advice. You should always consult a licensed local contractor before undertaking any remodelling work in your home. Click here for my full Personal / Professional Disclosure.
Bathroom remodeling cost in Irvine, California ranges from $10,000 to $59,000 depending on the size your bathroom and the extent of your renovation. To get a more accurate cost for your bathroom remodeling project, request a quote.
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This guide is intended to provide you an approximate cost to renovate a bathroom in your area. To get a quote for your specific project, Click Here for a Free Estimate. Our research, which includes feedback provided by local bathroom contractors, resulted in the following bathroom renovation prices in Irvine, CA.
Average bathroom remodel cost in Irvine (partial bathroom renovation):
Partial bathroom renovation cost $6,300 (range $3,500 to $9,100). An example of this type remodel might include replacing the toilet, vanity, some tile work, and repainting.
Average bathroom remodeling cost in Irvine (full bathroom renovation):
Bathroom remodeling cost in Irvine, California ranges from $10,000 to $59,000 depending on the size your bathroom and the extent of your renovation. A full bathroom renovation involves demolishing nearly everything in the bathroom and installing new toilet, sink, tub, shower, tile, light fixtures, and outlets.
Cost of a full bathroom renovation based on the size of your bathroom and the extent of the renovation:
Small or basic bathroom renovation cost: $10,000 to $22,000.
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Large or major bathroom renovation cost: $27,000 to $59,000.
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Factors that Influence Bathroom Renovation Cost in Irvine
When a contractor comes to your house to provide you an estimate, they will consider a number of factors that can increase or decrease the cost of your project. Pricing for your bathroom remodeling project will vary based on the features you decide to replace. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Your prices may be higher when:
You have a large bathroom.
You want to gut and replace everything in the bathroom.
You need to work done quickly.
You want to install a tile shower.
Both a tub and a shower are installed.
Premium flooring products are used (expensive tile).
Premium countertop products are used (granite, Corian).
The sub-floor in the bathroom needs to be replaced.
Walls are moved or structural modifications are required.
A tankless water heater is installed.
Your prices may be lower when:
Your have a small bathroom.
You update only specific parts of your bathroom (toilet, sink, vanity).
You have a flexible time schedule.
You use a pre-fabricated shower or tub stall.
Fixtures (toilet, sink) are reused.
The sub-floor does not need to be replaced.
Standard grade materials are used (vinyl flooring, laminate countertops).
No walls are moved.
If the existing bathroom fan and vent are reused.
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Find the ideal vanity for your bathroom. Whether you're searching for a traditional, vintage, or modern look, a stylish vanity is essential to helping the room shine. Plus, learn how to choose the right vanity top and mirrors to create the perfect ensemble.
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Preppy Polish
bathroom
Remake a stock vanity with a coat of navy paint and gold hardware. When topped with a crisp white counter and oil-rubbed-bronze hardware, this modest small bathroom vanity looks much more expensive. Incorporate additional storage solutions to add function, such as a surface-mount medicine cabinet and shallow shelves.
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Dresser-Style Vanities
Bathroom
A dresser-style vanity can be an ideal way to blend modern and vintage elements in your bathroom. Matching furniture-style vanities flank the door in this bath, providing separate grooming areas and an upscale look in the functional space. Cabriole legs give the vanities their furniture look, while soft gray paint complements the room's soothing monochromatic color scheme.
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Garden Fresh
lime green vanity with floral wallpaper
A traditional bathroom vanity looks fresh as a daisy with a coat of spring-green paint. Because the vanity has two depths, the drawers and doors accommodate the small space with a handcrafted, vintage sensibility. A marble countertop adds timeless contrast to the graphic wallpaper that blooms above the vanity.
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Bathroom Vanity Cabinets
Bathroom
Add a twist to your vanity by extending storage space from floor to ceiling. When the cabinetry reaches past the countertop to the ceiling, the vanity takes on the essence of a freestanding hutch and offers ample storage space for multiple users. This vanity's pilasters and glass-font doors provide the elegance of fine furniture, while a gilded antique mirror framed by an arched valance enhances its vintage charm. Sage green paint brings a hint of color to the retreat.
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Embellished Drawers
Decorating Gallery
The drawers on this vanity are detailed to look quilted, adding a textural element to the grand sitting space. A light stain over paint settles into grooves to show off natural detail in the wood. Oil-rubbed-bronze hardware complements the sconces and iron bench legs.
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Make the Most of Vanity Storage
No matter the size of your vanity, you can always use extra storage. Check out these great ideas!
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Double-Sink Vanity
double vanity bathroom
A double vanity can be ideal for a couple, providing space for two to use the area simultaneously. The muted blue tones of the cabinetry and walls in this bathroom create a clean and calming look. The elegantly arched surround integrates the dual vanities, while a makeup station between the sinks provides a sense of separation and additional grooming space.
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Overhead Compartment
bathroom vanity
Don't forget about the space above your bathroom mirror. In a small bathroom, this wall space is perfect for storing items you use less often. Finish the entire unit in a single wood tone for a thoughtful and complete vanity design.
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Dressed-Up Details
Bath Details
For the look of custom furniture, use a freestanding bathroom vanity with plenty of drawers. Create this design style by retrofitting a found dresser or buying a new bathroom vanity designed to look old. Graphic overlays on the drawer fronts and a coat of bold red color add drama. The marble backsplash gets a special touch with a custom curve.
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Asymmetrical Style
bathroom
For an unexpected bathroom vanity design, think outside the box. This three-drawer unit has two levels, each topped with a stone countertop. This look is fun for rooms that can afford to loosen up a little. The drawer pulls and vanity legs contribute contemporary flair.
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Simply Chic
bathroom vanity
Mix a Shaker-inspired bath table with ornate gold-frame mirrors for a vintage-meets-modern look that feels more collected than designed. The brushed-nickel faucets, a marble countertop with a traditional edge detail, and a white finish keep it feeling fresh. A wicker basket and tiny drawer add quirk to the bathroom vanity design.
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Workbench Inspiration
blue vanity
Credit: Christina Wedge
A bathroom vanity can be many styles: traditional, modern, country, or somewhere in between. This vanity takes inspiration from an old country workbench. The design is fresh and new thanks to a blue paint finish and simple yet sophisticated door hardware.
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Faux Furniture
bathroom vanity
This traditional bathroom vanity has the look of breakfront cabinetry with upper cabinets that sit atop the counter to frame the bathroom sink. Glass doors allow you to display collectibles, while other bathroom essentials are strategically tucked away. A pair of crystal sconces mounted on the mirror contribute drama and an extra touch of sparkle.
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Eclectic Color
powder room with black and white patterned wallpaper
An open vanity in an unexpected color lends personality to this modern bathroom design. The scarlet hue pops against navy geometrical wallpaper. Even with a few traditional accessories, the look is preppy and decidedly contemporary.
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Vanity with Framed Mirrors
transitional bathroom
Large mirrors, such as the ones in this bathroom, make a room seem even more spacious. Here, two identical riftsawn walnut vanities are divided by a central makeup table, and a trio of tall framed mirrors above the vanity areas enhances natural light. A chocolate brown marble floor grounds the room and complements the vanity area's dark wood tones.
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Vanity Area with Furniture-Style Cabinets
Console sink
A console sink offers an elegant, vintage look, but provides limited storage space. To gain more usable space, pair your console sink with freestanding cabinets. These vertical cabinets feature glass doors with drawers below for practical linen storage and decorative display space. Their vintage design and glass knobs complement the bathroom's marble floor and handblown light fixtures. Polished-nickel console legs and mirror frames add a touch of glamour.
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Painted Pretty
bathroom vanity
A traditional bathroom vanity with beautifully crafted doors and drawers is lightened with a soft, gray-blue paint color. The design blends into the room with ease, because it relates to the gray veining found in the marble on the counter, floor, and shower.
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Bathroom Vanity with Mixed Textures
Marble and glass tile bathroom
Mix textures in your vanity area to create a sophisticated place to get ready in the morning. In this soothing bathroom, a vanity constructed of English bur oak introduces natural texture amid the bath's smooth marble surfaces. A band of iridescent glass tile wraps the room and brings a hint of shimmer to the practical space. To finish the room, soft gold walls repeat a hue found in the marble's veining.
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Oversize Mirrors
Mirror in bathroom
This unique vanity is modeled after a Parsons table and features an 8-foot-long slab of concrete that protects the maple-veneer cabinetry below from water splashes. Two glass vessel sinks lighten the look and repeat the soft, watery tones of the glass tiles that adorn the walls. Above the vanity, a large mirror framed in decorative tiles visually expands the room and enhances the bathroom's geometric feel.
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Luxurious Bathroom Vanity
stone bathroom
Bring hotel-inspired luxury to your bathroom by pairing an elegant vanity with classic stone surfaces and shiny nickel fixtures. The marble-and-nickel vanity sets this bathroom's elegant tone, complemented by an equally elegant marble floor that features mosaic tiles surrounded by a large border. Nickel sconces provide task lighting, while an oversize chandelier lends drama overhead.
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Antique Bathroom Vanity
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Enhance the antique feel of your bathroom with a vintage-style vanity. In this master bath, a Chinese butcher table was repurposed as a textural vanity. A vessel sink adds a sculptural touch and retains the authenticity of the table. Eclectic artwork and a round mirror bring a contemporary vibe to the room.
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Contemporary Bathroom Vanity
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For a clean and contemporary look, opt for natural textures and simple forms in the bathroom. Traditional English walnut on the vanity is accessorized by modern stainless-steel drawer pulls to create an intriguing mix of old and new. Undermount sinks disappear into the vanity's smooth basalt top, and its all-drawer construction emphasizes the walnut's horizontal grain.
Redecorating the rooms in your home can bring some chaos, but it also brings a lot of excitement as you watch an entirely new look come to life in rooms that had become mundane and dated. The long-term enjoyment and satisfaction you get from a newly redesigned bathroom, for example, is more than worth the short amount of time you spend completing the work.
When you're decorating a particularly small bathroom — or any small room — you have to make the most of every bit of available space. From creating practical spaces to letting your design imagination shine through, you could take your new bathroom in many different directions. Let's take a look at some great design ideas for small bathrooms.
Go Bold with Wallpaper
Wallpaper may seem like a dated idea, but many of today's modern prints and designs look nothing like those blocky, geometric designs from days gone by. Bold prints and striking patterns that might look overwhelming in a larger space can really shine in a small bathroom. Choose an accent wall and decorate it with bright colors or a punchy pattern or go dramatic and wallpaper the entire bathroom in a textured print.
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Keep Counter Lines Clean
If you have an ample budget, changing your bathroom counter can really change the entire feel of the bathroom. Choose a design that adds crisp, clean lines to the space. Decorative finishes and scalloped edges may seem fancy and tempting, but they can distract from the rest of the room and diminish your counter space. Additionally, patterned designs on the walls call for "non-busy" counters and accessories to avoid a cluttered feel.
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Add a Design Element to the Ceiling
If decorating the walls isn't your style or you don't have a lot of open wall space, consider adding an eye-catching design element to the ceiling instead. Drawing visitors' eyes up to the ceiling helps create the illusion that your overall bathroom space is much larger than it actually is, according to Elle Decor.
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Consider a Floating Sink
Okay, so maybe floating sinks don't really float, but these types of pedestal sinks with no surrounding counters almost give the impression they are really suspended in midair. This sink style allows you to eliminate bulky counters and cabinets by skipping the traditional bathroom vanity. If counter space isn't important to you, look for a modern floating sink with minimal plumbing to keep your walls and floor tidy.
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Think Outside the Shower Stall
Traditional shower stalls and bathtubs take up a lot of valuable space in a tiny bathroom. If you've got the budget for a full replacement, consider turning your standard bathroom into a European-style bathroom with an open shower and drain on one end of the room, partially separated by a transparent sheet of laminated glass.
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Try Hanging a Towel Bar
If you plan on keeping the counter and you need more counter space, hang a towel bar (or two) to free up space. These bars can hold standard hand towels or even full-size body towels in most cases. This use of vertical storage space saves some of your limited square footage for other uses. As a bonus, you can find plenty of towel bars with decorative designs to spruce up your walls as well.
One of the biggest problems in a small space is the lack of light, and dark rooms with poor lighting look not only dismal but also seem much smaller than they actually are. If your bathroom has a window, install decorative blinds or a window shade in a color and material that lets some natural light in, even when the blinds are closed or the shade is pulled down.
You know how funhouses always have halls and rooms with funky mirrors in them? The logic is simple — mirrors are great at creating optical illusions. Oval mirrors, in particular, create an illusion of height, and every mirror reflects both artificial and natural light to make rooms much brighter. Place an oval mirror over the sink or an open wall to add brightness and create the illusion of extra height in your small bathroom.
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Use Ledges or Shelves for Storage
If you're completely remodeling your small bathroom, consider choosing a shower and tub enclosure with storage ledges in the walls. If your do-over isn't that extensive, you could hang shelves in the shower enclosure or above the sink. Ledges and shelves are great for storing shower and hair products that you don't want cluttering your counters.
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Choose Flexible Storage Options
As much as you want to avoid clutter in a small bathroom, it's inevitable that you need certain items in the room. The storage items you choose are determined by the style choices you make throughout the room. If you opt for a pedestal sink, you might be able to slide a basket with fresh towels underneath it. If your shower doesn't have shelves, then look for a hanging shower caddy to drape over the shower head to hold your supplies. If you hang a shelf near your sink, pick up some cute containers to place on it to hold your toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush and other essentials.
