Sunday, June 6, 2010

Vanity Mirrors

the vanity area is very important in a bathroom. think how often you use some element of the vanity area.

Choosing an attractive vanity mirror, or mirrored medicine chest is not only essential to the efficient usage of your bathroom, it is also a design element and will add much to your finished bathroom if chosen carefully.

You first need to determine whether you want a flat mirror above your vanity, or you want a mirrored medicine chest. This is a personal choice based on your own needs. Some people seem to glide through life needing few things to make them comfortable. These folks will do well with a flat mirror.


For the rest of us, who need lots of things, a mirrored medicine chest will serve our needs much better. Most of us need headache and cold remedies, band-aids, lotions and cremes etc. to help us prepare and get through our day, and we like them conveniently placed and arranged.


Fortunately, mirrored medicine chests come in many attractive styles these days. They are no longer that ugly little box hanging over the vanity.


Think of the rest of the decor you either have, or will install in your bathroom when selecting either a mirror or a mirrored medicine cabinet. Some come with frames that match the cabinetry in our bathrooms, and others are frameless.


Look carefully at the inside and how the storage is arranged. This is usually pretty basic, but you want to be sure shelves can be moved to accommodate the head room needed for certain items. Also check the quality. Is this an item that will hold up, be easy to clean and support your needs.


Make sure this accessory to your bathroom has a minimum of grooves and places that are difficult to get at and clean. You will probably be living with your new medicine cabinet for a long time.

Once you know the styling you are looking for, make it a point to check the front area of the large home improvement centers when you are shopping. Sometimes, if the timing is just right, you can pick up a very nice mirrored medicine cabinet for a very reasonable price. Periodically, manufacturers will discontinue an item, and those left in stock may be offered at very attractive pricing. It is good at such times to have some notes about the dimensions you need, so if a good deal presents itself, you can snap it up.


One other thing to keep in mind is lighting. You should have lighting on both sides of your vanity mirror, and you will want your lighting fixtures to complement the style of your vanity and mirror.

Planning a bathroom remodel? Find tips and advice at Illa Maden’s website, to help in overall bathroom remodeling and also in vanity selection.

Monday, May 31, 2010

Find a mirror that fits your budget

You can find a perfect mirror that meets you style and design and will fit in a narrow space for under a hundred dollars. You can find a great selection of oval mirrors easily under your budget. You also won't have to change your home decoration to put the mirror. Instead, you'll find a mirror that will match with the decoration of your house. In this price range, you have antique mirrors and modern designs.

If you have a higher budget and a certain style, color or size in your mind, you can find that too. Mirrors are amazingly beautiful and fit anywhere you place them. There are designs that you can find for fewer than three hundred dollars. Such designs are usually fancy framed mirrors made in china. There are different styles and many brands that will help you stay within your budget limit and still have the style of mirror you want.

You might as well think of decorating your bathroom with these oval mirrors and you haven't done worrying about the budget you have to put for that. Well, you can decorate your bathroom within budget with oval mirrors. You can choose the design you want and the style you like for decorating your bathroom and at no extra cost. The features of these oval mirrors are prefect. They fit in any place and depending on the design you chose it can add elegance or a modern classy look.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Shooping For Mirrors Online

Mirrors are basic accessories to decorate any room throughout a home. Whether you are decorating a bathroom, children's room, hallway or bedroom, mirrors make a room feel more open and spacious while adding elegance to the design.

Shopping for mirrors online can be exhausting, doing some planning before will make the experience much more enjoyable. The first thing to decide is where you want to hang the wall mirror. Great places to add mirrors include in the entry way near your front door or above a couch, while large wall mirrors in a bedroom or closet are very useful for getting dressed. Mirrors can be used to reflect a favorite object in a room too.

Where you will hang the mirror will determine the size you will need. If the mirror will hang in a bathroom there are generally more constraints on size such as a vanity mirror should not extend beyond the outer edge of the counter top. If the mirror is decorative, then room size is a determining factor of mirror size.

Mirrors come in all shapes. The most common are Oval mirrors, Rectangular mirrors, Round mirrors, Arched,Crown Top, Square & Abstract.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

When Buying a Mirror

The first thing to consider is where the mirror will hang. This will give you an indication of what style you will need. You will also have many choices when it comes to the the shape of wall mirror you select. Some of your options are oval, round, square, and rectangle.

You will also need to think about whether you desire beveled or flat edge glass. This choice is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people believe that a beveled glass is more sophisticated while others prefer the simple look of flat edged glass. Take your time to see samples of both and you will have an idea of which one you like best.

There are many different materials that are used in the production of wall mirror frames. The most popular materials used include glass, acrylic, wood, and metal. It is also possible to find frames created from nontraditional materials, many times from items which have been recycled. You can almost always find a frame in a color that will blend in seamlessly with the style of your room.

The overall size of the wall mirror will be the final choice you will need to make. You will need to take some measurements of the wall where you want to hang your new mirror to determine the appropriate size. This will give you a good idea of how the mirror will look when you get it in place.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Redecorating With A New Bathroom

When redecorating with a new bathroom design, the first thing you need to do is pick out a new bathroom vanity. Since your mirror is the centerpiece of your bathroom, if you are remodeling your bathroom you can change out the mirror which will give off a different feel throughout out the bathroom. It may sound crazy but the bathroom mirror is in control of the entire bathroom.

The only item you have total control over when it comes to bathroom furniture is your Bathroom Vanity. This is where you need to do your research and pick carefully. Now you know the reason why careful and proper choosing of the vanity is important. Due to the layout of the pipes the sink, bath tub, and toilet are stuck in their current placement. There is limited space left for the new vanity choosing the proper position can be crucial. When it comes to the overall design of your bathroom making the right choice as it pertains to the style of mirror will determine if your theme is enhanced or set back.

You have to look deep inside and search your soul when it comes to finding the perfect Contemporary Bathroom Vanity to suit your needs. There are numerous styles out there today and you can even order a custom cabinet if you can not find the one you want. The right vanity will truly enhance the overall experience you have while visiting the restroom. Don’t forget to address all the needed details in your restroom’s overall design. By paying attention to all the details and matching color schemes with the accents you will achieve the desired effect of your restroom design for everyone.

You can go online to look at the different types and styles that are available or you can drive to a local hardware store and get one ordered to your liking. Just remember what theme you have decided on before you start looking at a new bathroom vanity. It is easy to get distracted with all the different accents that can be added on to the frame of the vanity, such as gold, silver or even wood.

There are so many ways to choose from such as gothic, antique, and retro it may be difficult to make the right decision. No matter which bathroom vanity look that you choose you need to make sure that it fits in with the overall theme of the restroom. The vanity is not always the centerpiece of the room. A very decorative mirror set at eye level can create a great focal point to start your design with. By putting artwork and accessories you can create a wide range of depth in your restroom design.

An antique bathroom vanity that has black cast iron brackets to clasp the mirror in position. There may be a chance that the cast iron pieces are too classy for your bathroom style so you change your mind on the theme and make it a more sleek room instead.

Forget using the original look and try to add some wood or earth tones to create a more inviting and relaxing room. Keep this in mind when you are looking for your new Modern Bathroom Vanity. Finding one with a natural wood frame can make all the difference in whether your design is successful or not. You may want to enrich the room with some accents of blue or even some greens.