Mirror Bathroom - Effect Transformation

Every bathroom welcomes us with at least one mirror, but sometimes you want to add more reflective elements to the interior. If you can skillfully apply them in the decoration of a mirrored bathroom, you can achieve an incredible transformation of the room.
Advantages
Thanks to the mirrors you will be able to show off all the advantages of the room, hiding the existing shortcomings. For the bathroom mirrors are a good solution, because in many cases the size of this room is not too large, and The correct positioning of the mirror surfaces will help to add more square meters visually.

Mirrors placed at an angle will add depth to the room. Not to mention the fact that mirrors are very beautifully decorate the room. And if you choose a mirror with built-in lights, with its help you will also organize additional lighting in the room. So, thanks to the mirrors you can control the flow of light.



If you are already inspired by the idea of mirror bathroom decoration, take into account the following nuances that help to get only pluses from such a solution:
- Do not place large objects near the mirror wall, as their reflection will be enlarged
- For even greater visual expansion of the room, try to decorate it so that the mirror wall reflects light sources
- Do not place a mirrored wall either in front of the entrance or in front of a mirror
Types
The bathroom can be decorated with a large-scale mirror canvas, several sheets of mirrors, mirror tiles or mosaics. Note that mirrors for such design should be special. First of all it concerns moisture resistanceas an ordinary mirror in a humid environment of the bathroom will quickly fade and deteriorate from corrosion.

Mosaic
Manufacturers made sure that you can easily create a mirrored bathroom at home. They offer mirrors of all sizes, different shapes, as well as a variety of shades. Lining the surfaces with mosaics, you can create panels and extraordinarily beautiful patterns.






Mirror tiles
The most affordable mirrored material is tile. It is easy enough to install - You need to use either double-sided tape or liquid nails to do this. There are some tiles that can be cut with a knife.

It is only important to take into account that the installation is carried out on a very even surface. Another advantage of using a mirror tile in the finishing is the ability to quickly replace if damaged.
A very attractive modern solution in finishing is the use of tiles with facets. Such material has a specially treated edge, so it looks aesthetically pleasing.



Mirror cloth
To fix the volumetric mirrored cloth on the wallespecially if it is brick, concrete or treated plaster, help liquid nails, As a special adhesive tape can cope with the installation of only a non-heavy mirror of small size. Choosing liquid nails for fixing mirror cloths, Choose a variety that is compatible with mirrors (without adversely affecting the amalgam), as well as Resistant to water vapor.

It is recommended that the glue be applied to the wall in a grid pattern. A large mirrored surface After gluing, it is necessary to prop up the wall with something for 24 hours. In 1-2 days after gluing, all joints between the wall and the mirror material should be treated with a neutral silicone sealant (it will prevent moisture from getting under the mirrors).
Keep in mind that you can attach a mirror with liquid nails only to an untiled wall. If the wall is already tiled, you can cover it with moisture-resistant gypsum board at the mounting location of the mirrors and then attach the mirror material.






You can also fasten the material screws, but then you'll have to do without drilling. Other methods of installing mirrored panels are the use of metal brackets and installation of panels in the rails and brackets.
Finishing the walls and ceiling
To get the effect of visual expansion of the room, mirrors are often finished off the walls of the bathroom.
Usually one wall (usually the wall above the sink) is chosen for a mirror finish. Such a mirror wall will visually increase the area and improve lighting.
It represents the finishing of a rather large area of the wall with tiles, panels or panels. Finishing the entire bathroom with mirrors is not advisable - it can have a bad effect on the proportions and will require a lot of effort to clean.

The combination of mirror surfaces and ceramic tiles can make a festive, ornate look. room. The combination of these materials can be used to create any geometric pattern or panel. It is desirable that mirror and ceramic tiles are the same size.
If we talk about color combinations, the most advantageous mirror tiles look next to a dark, silver or white surface.



By placing a mirror tile diagonally, you will further enhance the perspective and depth. If the bottom of the walls are finished with longer tiles, and to their upper part gradually mount shorter tiles, visually the ceiling in the room will be higher.

A mirror ceiling for a small bathroom can not be called a good idea. This solution will lead to a "well" effect, especially if the ceilings in the room are quite high.
In a fairly spacious room a mirrored ceiling will look great, as well as emphasize the beauty of the tiles on the walls.



Care
Water that gets on mirror surfaces leaves white stains, so It is optimal to choose to place a mirror wall surfaces far enough away from the bathtub or shower stall.

To ensure that mirrors in bathroom finishes remain attractive for longer, it is important to take care of them regularly. So stock up on damp wipes or special detergents.
Tips:
Wipe the surface of the mirror wall only with a soft material that will not scratch the glass.
A faded mirror cloth can be wiped with a damp cotton/linen cloth (soaked in ammonia or vodka).
You can also wash the mirror surface with cold water with a little blue.



Against fogging of mirror surfaces will help:
- installing a fan in the ventilation duct,
- mirror treatment with glycerin,
- treatment with a car windshield cleaner,
- treatment with window polish or vinegar,
- installing a heating system.
Disadvantages
Mirror can not be called a durable material, so the mirror walls in the bathroom should be protected from mechanical influences. In addition, it requires careful care.

Choosing to finish the bathroom with a mirror material, take into account that its use in the interior should be wisely, otherwise instead of the expected increase in space you will get disharmony:
- The best way a mirrored wall will fit into a room with an interior in very light colors.
- Interferes with the visual expansion of the area and the use of tinted mirrors. An excess of mirrors in the finish will give a lot of reflections and an uncomfortable look.



Furniture and accessories
Mirrored surfaces can be finished with cabinets, drawers, counters or columns.

You can buy furniture with a mirror finish or Or you can make existing furniture into inserts of mirrors by yourself, You can also attach pieces of mirror with moisture-resistant glue.



A successful solution would be to finish the furniture and bathroom fixtures with mirror mosaics.

Lighting
Inserts of mirrors in the interior of the bathroom will look more effective if you think about their lighting. By illuminating the mirror with a spotlight, you will increase the amount of light in the room without wasting energy.



Be sure to use the lighting if you decide to decorate the bathroom with a mirror panel or an original pattern. So you will emphasize the mirror composition, making it the centerpiece of the room.

Remember that lights in the bathroom should only be used waterproof. To get diffused soft light, install halogen or fluorescent lamps.



An interesting solution for lighting a mirror surface will also be the use of built-in lighting.
A mirrored bathroom is beautiful, but terribly inconvenient: you have to constantly take care of the mirror.