Mirror with shelf in the bathroom

A mirror in the bathroom is not only one of the main functional elements, but also a piece of interior. Reflective surfaces visually increase the space, raise ceilings, add light. The presence of lighting, shelves, shallow cabinet increases the functionality of the bathroom mirror.

The bathroom room is rarely large in size. But in a small area you need to place a lot of necessary items in addition to plumbing equipment: washing machine, cabinets for household chemicals and hygiene products, laundry basket and so on. A mirror with a shelf can replace the cabinet. If there is not enough space on the shelf, you can choose the option of a hanging cabinet with a mirrored door. It turns out two in one - a mirror and storage space.

On the shelf is convenient to place jewelry or watches that you take off before taking a shower or bath, And so the ring will not roll away, and the chain will not slip, you should choose a model with low edges around the perimeter of the shelf.

A mirror with a shelf can become a central element of the interior, around which other items are situated. It is by the mirror that the stylistic features of the interior are determined.

The disadvantages of a mirror with a shelf in the bathroom can only occur if it is not chosen well: the size of the mirror does not match the size of the room, difficult to open-close the mirror cabinet door, lack of lighting in a darkish bathroom, a cheap product of low quality.

There are a huge number of different types of bathroom mirrors with a shelf. They can be classified according to the method of attachment (wall-mounted, floor-mounted), configuration, size, framing, the presence or absence of backlighting, decorative elements, materials for making shelves, etc.

For women who are used to applying makeup in the bathroom, there are cosmetic mirrors. They are arranged in such a way that in the frame the mirror can be rotated at any angle, depending on how the light falls.

Built-in mirrors are popular. They are usually an element of a cabinet or are built right into the bathroom wall. A wall mirror can be suspended by means of hinges or glued directly to the surface.

Mirrors come in different configurations: round, rectangular, multifaceted, semi-circular, complex shapes. The form is chosen depending on the style of the interior. To give it severity choose models with corners, softness and plasticity - with smoothly curved edges. To make the mirror on the wall look not bulky, but as if floating in the air, it is not necessary to frame it. It is enough to have its edges trimmed with a fez.

There are also complex designs with several shelves arranged horizontally, vertically or even stepped. Each of them gives the room a certain look: stepped ones "raise the ceilings", horizontal ones "move the walls apart".

For shelves, the material can be glass, metal, plastic, stone, ceramics, less often wood .. The most durable shelves are made of stainless steel. Plastic ones are less practical because of the brittleness of the material. If the shelves are glass, then they are made of triplex - tempered impact-resistant glass covered with a thin film. If it does manage to break, the shards remain on the film and do not fly around the room.

Marble mirrors are a monolithic construction. They look monumental and solid, so they are suitable for a spacious bathroom, but not for a tiny, as in a "hruschevka".

Ways to attach the shelf to the mirror are also diverse: on glue, on fasteners, on suction cups. In the latter case, the shelf can be placed at different heights of the mirror cloth.

Filling the corners in the room is an opportunity to optimally use the space. This is especially relevant for a small bathroom. In this case, the mirror can be placed on the door of a corner cabinet. It is placed over the sink or washing machine.

Corner cabinet with a mirror visually increases the spaceallows you to use it ergonomically. Among the models of such cabinets there are not only suspended, but also floor standing. They can be narrow, like a pencil case, or represent a small furniture wall with a mirrored cabinet in the middle and without a mirror on the edges. It is convenient to build a sink into such a design, placing it directly under the mirror.

Backlighting gives the bathroom mirror additional function - to illuminate the room, or rather, to increase the amount of light. Often the ceiling lamp does not give it sufficiently. Backlighting allows women to perform cosmetic procedures and apply makeup without straining their eyesight.

LED strips can be used as lighting, laid around the perimeter of the mirror. If it will be passed behind the mirror, the design will be more voluminous.

Another option for backlighting is a mini sconce. It can be one and placed in the middle of the upper edge of the mirror, or two sconces, located at the edges symmetrically.

Fixtures for bathroom mirrors should have an additional degree of protection against moisture, because moisture and electricity - things are incompatible.

The first criterion for choosing a mirror with a shelf in the bathroom is its size. If the room allows, you can choose a floor mirror in human height. But hinged - the most common option.

Since the bathroom - a room with high humidity, a mirror for the living room or hallway will not work. Its amalgam will quickly come off, and the product will be unusable. Bathroom mirrors have a reinforced amalgam that is not afraid of moisture.

The shelf for the mirror should be sturdy and have reliable fasteners. This will allow you to place on it not only a comb, but bottles of shampoo, cosmetics, electric razor and other items. No less reliable should be the attachment of the mirror to the wall.

The criteria for selection can also include the design of the mirror, but here it all depends on the taste of the owners and the bathroom interior.

It is necessary to take into account the height of the sink, because the lower edge of the mirror should be at a height of not less than 35 cm and not more than 50 cm from it. In the partition between them, you can place mounts for toothbrushes, soap dish, etc.

Glue the mirror to the wall with tile adhesive. The mirror is mounted in such a way that it is at the same thickness as the tile. Apply the glue to the back side of the mirror with a notched spatula to improve the bond with the wall. Small gaps should be left between the tile and the mirror, and special screeds, or crosses, will help to control them. Press a mirror to the wall and hold it for 10-15 minutes. You can simplify the task by attaching it to a double-sided adhesive tape. Until the adhesive dries, the tape will hold the mirror on the wall.

On the screws. The mirror should be selected with holes for the screws and decorative plates on their heads. Marks are made in the wall in accordance with the holes on the mirror. Drill holes in the wall, insert plastic dowels, which usually come with the mirror. Screws are screwed into the wall plugs that are already inserted into the holes in the mirror. The heads of the screws are put on the pads. Rubber pads must be used between the wall and the mirror, as well as the mirror and the screws.