Mirror with a shelf in the bathroom: varieties, recommendations for choosing

The mirror is one of the key elements in bathroom furnishings. You cannot do without it, putting yourself in order in the morning or in the evening. A functional solution will be to buy a model with a shelf. The material of this article will tell you about what they are and what their features are.

Mirrors with shelves differ from standard counterparts in greater functionality. Extra space can be used to store personal hygiene products or other things (for example, hairbrushes, hairpins). During the shower, small items (rings, watches) can be removed from the shelves. Such constructions allow you to organize space, storage systems in them can be very diverse.

Some models are stationary, others have a transformation mechanism.

By the type of arrangement, mirrors with shelves are hinged and recessed. Products of the first type are attached directly to the wall (on a finished and lined base). Products of the second line are built into prepared and finished niches. They are considered comfortable and safer, and it is impossible to get caught or injured on them.

Depending on the shelf model mirrors can be stationary or retractable. They can hide behind a mirrored panel and slide out only when necessary. Other designs can be equipped with closed compartments, others are similar to mirrors in boxes. Still others are like on cabinets, inside of which additional shelves are hidden. There are also modifications on platforms that slide forward with the shelf.

Mirrors with shelves have a number of advantages. They are practical and comfortable, and they also enhance the interior of the bathroom. With the help of such elements of arrangement, you can focus attention or distract from the existing disadvantages of the perspective. They are variable in terms of design, they can have different shapes and the number of shelves.

Products often do not take up much space, and therefore easily fit into the interior of even a small or combined bathroom... A mirror with a shelf looks aesthetically attractive, it can be made of different materials, it is easy to choose it for the interior composition of a particular style. The buyer has the opportunity to choose colors and textures, thanks to which the interior can be relieved of monotony and boredom.

Along with the advantages, most of the products have common disadvantages.... For example, if the bathroom is small, elbows cannot be avoided. In addition, the shelves of some models are not as spacious as we would like. You can store a limited set of things on them.

Not all models fit the size of the room. We have to select products from those available in stores. In a metropolis, the choice is great, but in small cities it is often limited.

Another disadvantage is the need to control the order. The compact shelf draws attention. You will always want to put something on it. If you do not remove small things from the shelf in time, very quickly there will be a lot of various things on the shelf.

Today, manufacturers offer buyers a wide variety of mirrors. Products can be classic, with finished edges, in frames, with one or more shelves. Sometimes they are supplemented with an additional magnifying glass. Products can be classified according to various criteria.

• Products are available with or without illumination. Models of the second type have panels with mounted spotlights. The placement of the backlight can be different: vertical, horizontal. The lamps are placed at the top of the mirror, on the sides of the shelves, on one side of the mirror sheet. The backlight can be LED strip. In addition, the product can be complemented by lighting in the form of small wall sconces, which are mounted above the mirror itself. Sometimes the mirrors are illuminated from the inside or along the contour of the mirror base.

• By type of design, bathroom mirrors are classic and angular.... Angle options are bought in bathrooms with a small footage. They are compact and often have several shelves. The former are more often attached to the wall of a medium-sized bathroom. From a practical point of view, they are more convenient.

• According to the type of shelves, models are very diverse. In the simplest version, the glass shelf by the mirror is located at the bottom. There is not much space on it. It is usually used for placing a toothbrush, toothpaste and lotion for washing. In addition to hinged and telescopic shelves, there are also floor shelves. Let's say it might be a medium-sized mirror on a stand with a support and a small circular shelf.

• The number and location of shelves varies. The main bottom shelf can be supplemented with one or more small ones. They can be attached to the side of metal fittings, they can make up certain design compositions, attached to a metal or wooden frame. There are options in which the shelves are attached directly to the mirror sheet.

• Shelf type can be open and closed... Models with closed shelves are more like hanging cabinets. Sometimes they can be supplemented with a magnifying mirror attached to a metal stand. Simple shelves do not have stops.In more practical designs, there are not only restraints, but also grates, so moisture will not accumulate under objects.

Bathroom mirrors with shelf vary in size. Depending on this, they can be bought on the wall of a room of different sizes. For example, on sale you can find options with a height of 60 or 80 cm and a width of 40, 55, 60 cm.The depth of the shelves for such models is 15 cm.

Other models are 80 cm wide by 79 cm high. The shelf depth is 15 cm. A model with one open and three closed shelves can be 81 cm high, 65 wide and 17 deep. A product with an upper bar, a lower shelf and a narrow side cabinet can be 75 cm high, 60 cm wide and 16 deep.

The corner version can be 75 cm high with a width of each corner of 40 cm.

The shape of the product can be round, oval, rectangular, and also diamond-shaped. Models can be standard symmetrical or asymmetrical. Sometimes they are decorated floating lines in the form of various images (for example, a drop, a flower). The edges of the mirror sheet can be wavy. Also on sale you can find options concave shape.

Bathroom mirrors are made from different materials.

For example, the cheapest are plastic shelves. They are short-lived. Mirrors with high-quality plastic shelves are more expensive, but also last longer. They are found in regular, floor and corner models. They can have different configurations, as well as a raised bottom.

Glass and metal shelves are found in expensive models. Mirrors with such shelves are more durable and reliable, although they are more expensive. They are durable, inert to high humidity, mold and temperature changes. However, streaks are noticeable on such surfaces.

Glass shelves can be supplemented with metal inserts (fences). Wood counterparts are durable, reliable, designed for heavy weight. However, in order to maintain aesthetic appeal, they need constant care and careful handling. They have to be covered with anti-mold and damp products.

Among the brands making bathroom mirrors, several proven brands can be noted.

• Bellezza - Russian manufacturer producing bathroom accessories, mirrors up to 100 cm wide, 80 cm high.

• "Santa Wave" - a brand that produces models with top lighting and side shelves with parameters 610x235x705, 610x155x705 mm.

• "Alternative" Is a Russian manufacturer of budget polypropylene mirrors with a minimalist design and a rounded top.

• Alavann - a brand that produces designer bathroom furniture at affordable prices. Makes models with lighting and a shelf measuring 600x750x150 mm.

• Altis-Perm Is a brand that supplies the market with budget and ergonomic types of bathroom mirrors with glass shelves and side lighting in the form of small sconces.

• Accoona - bathroom manufacturer with modern style glass shelf mirrors. Products of the middle price category.

Choosing a mirror with a shelf for arranging your bathroom, having planned the location of all the elements of the arrangement. It should fit in a specific place, be convenient for use. You need to take an option that, in addition to aesthetic appeal, will be as functional as possible. If the model has pull-out shelves, then it is necessary that there is enough space to open them.

It reflects better and is more resistant to mechanical damage. The second is to protect the coating from rust, the third (paint or polymer) - from water and accidental damage.

The spraying should be uniform. Otherwise, in places where there is less of it, abrasions will appear over time, which will deteriorate the quality. The size of the mirror is usually matched to the width of the sink. So it will fit into the interior more successfully. The frame can be made of moisture-resistant material (stainless steel, plastic, chrome-plated metal, glass). To prevent the mirror from fogging up, you can purchase a version with a heating function.

It is better to buy a version with illumination, placed above the mirror. When buying, you need to inspect the product. There should be no cracks, chips or bubbles on the mirror. The dynamic display of a good mirror is clear, ripples are excluded.

The thickness of the moisture-resistant coating must be at least 3 mm... It is desirable that there is a moisture-resistant film on the back. Such a product lasts longer. The width of the mirror edge can be different. The better it is, the stronger and more durable the mirror is. Quality products are made of silicate glass 4–5 mm thick.

It is necessary to select a product taking into account the style of the room. So it will harmoniously fit into the design and become the accent of the interior. For example, the loft style implies the creation of the atmosphere of an industrial facility. A model with a rough design, metal shelves is needed here.

Metal shelves are both reliable and look appropriate in the interior of a bathroom of different styles. Analogs with wooden shelves create visual warmth. They are bought to be embodied in bathroom styles. country, provence or chalet. If you need to equip the interior of the bathroom with a link to the modern style, you must rely on the use of glass and high quality plastic. If desired, you can also enter a telescopic model here.

Here you can also emphasize the idea of ​​stylistics by choosing products with stainless steel fittings. A mirror with two side storage systems, made, for example, of dark wood, looks beautiful in the bathroom.

How to make a shelf with a mirror in the bathroom, see below.