Bathroom mirror with backlight

A wall mirror is an inexpensive option. "Lighting" such a mirror is not difficult. As a rule, hinged lighting lamps, such as sconces, are used for this purpose. Most importantly, they should not be too bulky.

A mirror with a shelf is not only beautiful, but also convenient. The shelf will accommodate all the paramount items of personal hygiene.

Usually such a mirror has one shelf, less often two. Most often the shelf is made of glass. It is ideal for any style of interior. This useful element is located at the bottom or on the side of the mirrored part of the construction, but it is also possible to combine them simultaneously in one model.

The bathroom mirror can be built into a cabinet. It represents its mirrored door. Its placement in the bathroom is the desire of the owner himself. It can be over a sink or placed simply as an element of the interior. The ideal version of lighting in this case will be a spotlight.

A cosmetic mirror with lighting is very practical. This type of mirror is not the main element of the interior. It is used as needed. It can be reversible, one of its sides has a magnifying effect. Such a mirror is convenient for making up and that is why it is so popular among women. Before buying it, pay attention to the sufficiency of light in it.

LED strips and lamps are incredibly popular these days. Some kind of special care they do not require. Consume little power and do not pose a threat to life.

To create internal lighting uses LED bulbs or strips that are mounted on the back of the mirror and give the light the intensity needed. It is dispersed by passing through a frosted mirror surface.

Mounted such a lighting design around the perimeter of the mirror, on the side or on top. As the owner himself wishes. The material for making lighting is aluminum profile. Its sputtering can be anything from silver to gold. Profile aesthetically hides from the eyes of all components of the wiring and makes the design beautiful and complete.

Lighting of this type is not intended to perform the lighting function as such. It is rather a complement, its dullness brings an element of romance. It can illuminate a separate part of the mirror, being an unusual design solution.

The shapes of mirrors can be very diverse. It all depends on the wishes of the owner. The main thing is convenience and combination with the interior style. For a bathroom in the classical style, a round mirror is ideal. Rectangular will fit in the modern style. Mirrors asymmetrical and irregular shapes - the ideal solution for high-tech.

Before you start buying a mirror, you need to decide what size the purchase will be. Usually the mirror is located above the sink. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to proceed from this parameter. If the mirror does not have a special shelf, you will have to buy it separately. Leave 35-45 cm for this. The width of the mirror can be flush with the sink, or it can go beyond it. This is already a matter of tastes and preferences.

It is possible to make a mirror with illumination yourself. Of course, in this case, some moments are better to do all the same specialists, for example, cut out a mirror for you exactly the shape that is needed.

Once the mirror is already there, decide on the lighting. What kind of lighting will it be? This can be a lamp that is mounted on the wall or on the mirror itself, or plunged into the mirror's part.

If you took as a LED strip, then you need to buy a specially made for this profile of aluminum. The LED strip is placed directly in it.

Pay attention to the fact that the wall surface on which the mirror is mounted must be absolutely flat.

Connection to the power supply is a very important element of installation. The main thing in this is safety. Water must not get to the wires. Their protection must be very reliable. Otherwise there can be a short circuit and, as a consequence, a fire. In general, all electrical appliances in the bathroom must comply with the second class of protection (IP44, at least).

Wires must necessarily have a protective coating.

The power source is brought to the mirror at the first stage. In the second step, the lighting fixture is connected.

Drill holes in the necessary places with a drill. Next, dowels are placed in them. And only then the self-tapping screws, which ensure the reliability of the fastening elements.

If there is a shelf in the kit, initially it is fastened. The mirror is the last thing to go.