The Lighting of Bathroom Mirrors
Why do I need bathroom mirror lights or illuminated mirrors? The short answer is you don’t, but it will make performing certain tasks much easier and pleasurable. Once you have used a mirror light for shaving, applying make up and general everyday use, you will wonder why you didn’t get one sooner and how you managed without one for so long. In addition, they can give a lovely background light whilst you are having a relaxing bath. They are also easy to add to an existing bathroom. It’s not as easy as just choosing the mirror or cabinet that you like the look of as there are many other factors to consider. For instance you can have a mirror that has lights incorporated within its structure or you can opt for a separate option where the light would be located above the mirror.
A normal mirror is a piece of flat glass with a silvered back. It is this silvering that causes the reflection when you look in the mirror. Mirror lights for use in bathrooms have some of the silvering removed so that the light can shine through directly at your face. This avoids the shadows that can sometimes be caused when using ceiling mounted fittings alone.
Of course, you cannot always rely on mirrored lights alone to light your bathroom, so we’ve a huge selection of bathroom light options ensuring you can bathe comfortably and safely with as much light as you may need.
The next consideration is the type of light the bathroom mirrors give off and whether to fit one with lights or not. Every mirror found in this category has lighting which is more than bright enough for you to perform any task such as shaving or applying make-up. Our low energy or LED mirrors use the very latest electronic ballasts or are fitted with LED lamps, so no more flicker and hum associated with the older type of magnetic ballasts. Coupled with low running costs, attractive designs, excellent light output and long life, these are an obvious choice. Modern energy saving LED lit bathroom mirrors are functional, modern and stylish.
A bathroom mirror with built-in light performs the same function as an over-mirror light, whilst illuminating your face to ensure that there are no shadows. Used with a ceiling or wall mounted fitting mirror lighting will complement your overall bathroom scheme.
If you require any further help or advice on selecting bathroom mirror lights please telephone 0151 650 2138 to speak with a member of staff, or send us a message using the contact us page for friendly, honest and down to earth advice.
