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Bathroom flair with dazzling mirrors

Mirrors are not only functional, but also decorative and add that special flair to your bathroom.

Mirrors are usually placed above the wash basins, in front of the vanity, inside the shower or next to the bath for practical use. However, these are not your only options. Mirrors also serve a decorative purpose, allowing you to play around with their positions.

Choose a mirror that fits in with the rest of the bathroom layout, particularly with the vanity and other accessories to ensure a continuous flow of the design style. To create the complete look you want in your bathroom, combine the style of your mirror by matching it up with the accessories like freestanding shelving or towel rails, an overhanging towel rail and even your paper holder.

Bathroom mirrors can influence the look you want to create. Frameless or circular mirrors give a more contemporary look as do glass and chrome mirrors, whereas a decorative mosaic mirror will create a unique and distinctive style.

Tile Africa provides some guidelines when using mirrors in your bathroom:

  • Remember that mirrors reflect natural and artificial light, so keep this in mind when deciding where to place them.
  • Use mirrors in a small bathroom to reflect the room and make it appear bigger than it really is
  • Mirror lights are a very popular choice, particularly for a small bathroom as they create a sense of space and light.
  • Use a mirror to reflect a feature object in the bathroom, thus increasing its presence.

    The size of the bathroom mirror should not be bigger than your vanity. A mirror that is too large can close in on the room and make it feel smaller than it actually is, yet a small mirror will look lost on the wall and could be quite impractical for the space if it is not in proportion to the other accessories in the bathroom.

    For more information on Tile Africa, visit www.tileafrica.co.za or call toll free: 0800 002 783

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