The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house. Your family will spend a lot of time here preparing for their daily grind, or simply relaxing all those stresses away. Consequently, it must be a multi-functional room, as it has to exude a relaxing ambience while being as practical a space as possible. The most important feature of all, however, is undoubtedly the humble mirror.

Today, you can choose from a wide variety of options, so that your mirror is more than just a piece of reflective glass. What should you be looking for if you're in the middle of a renovation?

Know Where to Begin

Begin by matching any new mirror to the overall decor of the bathroom, but make sure that it also has pride of place in a central, but logical location. Don't be afraid to have more than one mirror, situated at right angles to the main one.

Let There Be Light

In the wee hours of the morning it can sometimes be rather dark as people are getting ready for the early shift. Why not consider illuminating the mirror by using strategically-placed LED lights. These can have a welcoming and inviting effect as they transform the area into a sea of light. LED lights are tiny, unobtrusive but very powerful and they are also energy-efficient. You can mount them inside the surface of the mirror, or on top of it.

Consider Add-Ons

If you get an LED mirror you can also choose to add some power points for a shaver or other device, a clock to keep everyone on schedule and an inbuilt demister. This latter item is particularly useful as it will ensure that the glass is always crystal clear. There's nothing worse than having to clear the humidity with your hand so that you can avoid those shaving nicks.

Practical Cabinets

You may be familiar with tiny cabinets that are sunk into the wall and have a mirror as their door. While these are certainly practical, they are only one example of a cabinet mirror range. If you truly are stuck for space in a smaller bathroom, you can create a stylish and very capable storage unit, with a glamorous mirror as its door.

What Else Is Available?

Ask local bathroom mirror suppliers to provide you with a variety of options before committing to a certain style so your bathroom becomes a work of art.