The oval-shaped mirror can organically fit into the interior of almost any bathroom. Its simple and concise lines will not violate the unity of the chosen style. What nuances should be considered when choosing an oval mirror for a bathroom? What product features do you need to pay attention to?
How to choose?
Choosing an oval-shaped mirror for the bathroom, The following important product characteristics should be considered:
- sizes
- color and material of the frame (frame);
- type (desktop, wall, floor);
- spraying material.
Dimensions
When choosing an oval bathroom mirror, it is important to consider the dimensions of the room. Too large mirrors in the space of small rooms will look out of place and bulky. Small mirrors, in turn, simply "get lost" against the backdrop of a spacious bathroom. To simplify the calculation of the approximate dimensions of the product, designers recommend using the recommendations below. So, when choosing a mirror of suitable sizes, it should be borne in mind that:
- the height of the product should be at least half the height of an adult;
- the width of the product should be equal to the width of the sink (or slightly exceed it);
- the distance between the sink and the reflective sheet should be about 35-45 centimeters.
Color and frame material (frames)
In the best way, a mirror with a frame made in the same color as other interior items - shelves, cabinets, heated towel rails - will fit into the space of the bathroom. If the interior is made in calm neutral or pastel colors, you can create a bright accent in the space of the room by picking up a mirror with a frame in saturated colors - red, lemon, purple.
When choosing a suitable oval mirror for the bathroom, you should pay attention to the material from which its frame is made. So, products with a frame made of stainless metal are considered the most durable.
Metal frames high humidity and dampness, temperature changes, mechanical impact are not terrible. Their only drawback is the tangible weight.
Less durable are the frames. from plastic. Their disadvantages are usually attributed to increased fragility, vulnerability to mechanical and thermal stress. At the same time, plastic frames are quite practical to use - they are easily cleaned of impurities, have a low weight, are inexpensive and look attractive.
The smallest in demand are oval mirrors with a wooden frame (chipboard, fiberboard, solid wood). In conditions of high humidity, the wooden frame quickly becomes worthless, deforms and loses its attractiveness. Wood frames treated with special moisture-repellent compounds and impregnations are considered more durable.
They deserve special attention frameless (frameless) oval mirrors. The edges of such products are decorated with facet - a decorative inclined slice, processed in a special way.
After bevelling, the edges of the mirror become absolutely safe for human hands, so that the product can be contacted (washed, moved) without gloves, without fear of cuts.
A type
The most popular are wall-mounted types of oval mirrors, which are usually placed above the sink or above the bathroom. Such products provide the best overview, and also allow you to rationally use the space of the bathroom. Floor models are less demanded. They require a sufficient amount of free space in the bathroom, and their design provides for a massive stable frame. At the same time, designers attribute mobility to the advantages of such models.
If necessary, the floor mirror can be moved from the bathroom to any other place without extra effort. Table oval mirrors are rarely used in bathroom interiors. Typically, these models are purchased for very small bathrooms, which can not accommodate mirrors of other types.
The most convenient in operation are considered two-sided desktop models with backlight, equipped with a stable articulated support.
Spraying material
Modern models of oval mirrors for bathrooms usually have aluminum or silver coating on the back. Not only the reflective properties of the mirror, but also its price, and the service life depend on what material the spraying is made of. Products with silver plating are the most expensive and durable. This coating is resistant to scratches, abrasion, moisture and detergents. Mirrors with a similar coating display objects without distorting the shape, size and color.
Products with aluminum coating are characterized by reasonable cost, relative durability, good optical and reflective properties. However, it is customary to attribute to their minuses the deterioration of reflective properties during operation. Over the years, such mirrors become cloudy, and begin to strongly distort the shape, size and color of the reflected objects. Before buying, you should carefully examine the front of the product. It should be perfectly smooth, smooth and shiny.
Chips, cracks, bubbles should not be visible in the mirror thickness. The oval frame should not have any signs of damage or deformation.
The spraying on the back of the product should be monophonic, uniform, smooth.If the spraying layer is applied unevenly or has visual defects in the form of thin cracks or chips, then it is better to refuse to purchase such a product. During operation, damage will begin to grow rapidly under the influence of moisture, which will lead to the need to purchase a new mirror.
You will learn about how to fix an oval mirror in the bathroom from the video below.
