When it comes to finishing touches, choosing a bathroom mirror is the one you'll enjoy the most. Having once been an after thought, mirrors are now a real feature in a bathroom, and the right mirror on your wall can transform your space and help to bring the modern or traditional style you crave to life.
Lighting is essential to bring a sensory atmosphere to your bathroom. In this blog, we're highlighting our range of LED bathroom mirrors also known as illuminated bathroom mirrors and how they can help to create a warming and inviting bathroom.
Why choose an Illuminated bathroom mirror?
Any bathroom mirror has the power to be a focal point in your bathroom and can help to create more depth, light and even the illusion of space. But a mirror that is fitted with LED lighting to enhance its functionality offers so much more.
Better lighting
An illuminated bathroom mirror will usually be fitted with a string of energy-efficient LED light bulbs hidden beneath the frame. Once activated you are provided with an even illumination that makes it easier to see your reflection from all angles. It's soft enough that you can be up close to the mirror making it a great task light for things like applying make up and shaving.
But this soft yet powerful light is also great for use as a night light or when you want to have a relaxing bath without using candles.
Modern styling
Many LED bathroom mirrors are modern in design so expect to find standard rectangular, round and square options but also more curved and artistic structures which help to add a deeper dimension to your bathroom. You can also find ‘Hollywood’ style mirrors which can add a more retro feel to your space.
Amplify space
Mirrors can be one of the best ways to help a small room look bigger. The reflective properties of a mirror help to bounce light around your room and this gives off an illusion of more space. An LED mirror can contribute even more to this with the additional light source it has to reflect.
Wider mirrors can optimise your space the best, especially if they are the full length of your wall.
Added functionality
Many illuminated bathroom mirrors will also come with added functionality like an integrated demister pad making them a steam free mirror. This works to clear the glass from condensation and misting after you have had a hot shower or bath or when the room is really cold.
Plus, many LED mirrors will also have the function to connect to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth meaning you can listen to your favourite podcast or music while you relax in the bath or catch up on your affirmations during your morning shower.
More energy efficient
LED lights are well known to be much more energy efficient. This is because they convert all their energy into light and do not waste energy heating up like traditional bulbs. This ultimately means they are much longer lasting and need replacing less.
Customisable lighting
An illuminated mirror usually comes with a handy touch or sensor control for ease of use. This typically has two or more light settings to create the ambience you want. These settings vary from brighter to more warming beams depending on what you prefer.
Best LED bathroom mirrors
We’ve handpicked 5 of our top illuminated bathroom mirrors to help make your choice easier. We have looked at our best selling products as well as those that are top rated by customers.
1. Harbour Clarity LED Bathroom Mirror with Demister Pad - 500 x 700mm
Best all rounder
Featuring a frameless design, this backlit mirror looks effortlessly chic on your bathroom wall. The mirror has an integrated demister pad to keep the reflection clear all the time, plus it has colour-changing options from a warm ambient glow to a brighter white light. It also features a shaver socket and touch control on/off switch. It can also be styled vertically or horizontally depending on your preference.
The Harbour clarity mirror is a customer favourite thanks to its minimalist profile and stunning design. With a 5/5 star rating, customers have left comments like: "this mirror makes my bathroom” and “excellent mirror, very pleased”. They love the curved edges, stylish finish and are impressed with the touch control, integrated shaver socket and the sufficient LED lighting meaning that they don’t need to turn the main bathroom light on.
2. Vellamo LED Illuminated Matt Black Mirror with Demister Pad & Colour Change LEDs - 500 x 700mm
Best budget
Next we have the Vellamo mirror with a matt black thin frame and featuring a demister pad to control condensation and colour changing LEDs which light from behind the glass in solid strips down each side.
The light can be operated in two settings in either daylight or warm white to add extra functionality, plus the memory function will save your preferred setting for ease the next time you use it.
This is a firm favourite among customers also. It has a 5/5 star rating with comments like: “it completes the bathroom” and “looks stylish”. Customers also love that it has a hotel luxury vibe and that it was really easy to fit on their wall.
3. Harbour Clarity LED Illuminated Brushed Brass Framed Mirror with Demister Pad - 500 x 700mm
Best for style
For those who are a fan of golden touches, this Harbour Clarity brushed brass mirror will effortlessly match the other brass accents in your bathroom. It’s luxurious and stylish with a thick, sturdy frame that has the LED block strip sitting adjacent to it. You also have a heated demister pad and touch sensor control.
This modern mirror will look great in either a small or large bathroom coupled with a countertop basin and vanity unit. The LED lights provide enough strength for a night light too, giving you options for those midnight calls of nature.
For maximum style points team with our Core Mono Mixer Tap in Brushed Brass and the Harbour Virtue Countertop basin. For a vanity unit we recommend the Billy Wall Hung Vanity unit and Countertop.
4. Harbour Glow LED Mirror With Demister Pad & Shaver Socket - 1200 X 600mm
Best for enhancing spaces
For those who like the idea of amplifying space in their bathroom, the wide profile Harbour Glow mirror which has a 1200mm width is a great option. It will equally make a spectacular addition to a larger bathroom or teamed with a double vanity unit like the Harbour Scene 12oomm Wall Mounted Vanity Unit & Countertop.
When it comes to features, it’s got plenty to shout about. That stunning wide presence makes a real statement with the LED lights forming a rectangular frame around the edge. Then you have heated demister pads to keep condensation at bay and the reflection clear when you need it. There’s also a neat infrared sensor which makes the mirror completely hands-free and minimising all those unsightly fingerprint marks. You’ve also got a convenient socket ideal for shavers and toothbrush chargers.
This mirror has picked up lots of positive comments from customers too with a near perfect 4.8/5 star rating. They say it: “looks great”, is “easy to use” and “very good value for the price”.
5. Drench Noir LED Illuminated Round Black Framed Mirror with Demister Pad & Colour Change LEDs - 600mm
Best round shape
Finally, we wanted to share this rounded, black frame mirror from the Drench Noir range, which also has beautifully smooth and sophisticated matching shower kits. This mirror is a subtle addition to your bathroom but looks fantastic and adds plenty of functionality without taking up too much space.
Featuring a demister pad to keep the glass clear and sensor control where you can activate the lights with a simple hand wave. You also have customisable lighting depending on your preference from warm white to daylight shades.
This mirror will suit most spaces and is easy to install thanks to a complete installation kit included in the package.
Love this round up of the best LED bathroom mirrors? You might also like to have a read of our Bathroom Suites Buying Guide, The Best Bathroom Mirror Cabinets and 6 of the Best Rimless Toilets.
