A hardwired illuminated bathroom mirror should be connected by a qualified electrician. As the homeowner, the most useful preparation is deciding where the mirror sits, how you want to control it and whether the existing supply suits the new model. Getting those choices right makes installation smoother and keeps the finished wall looking clean.
Choose the connection before the mirror goes up
Our bathroom mirrors can use a suitable plug-in connection or be hardwired. Plug-in does not mean any socket or extension lead is appropriate in a bathroom. Have the connection position and protection checked for the room. This guidance concerns bathroom mirrors; makeup mirrors have their own charging or plug-in arrangements.
Hardwiring is a popular choice for a concealed finish. If you are replacing a powered mirror, photograph the existing position and note where the supply emerges before the installer visits. Do not disconnect wiring yourself to investigate it.
Give your electrician a clear brief
- The exact mirror model and the manufacturer's installation instructions.
- The chosen height and orientation above the basin.
- The existing supply location and any planned wall or tile work.
- Whether you want the mirror to work independently of the ceiling light.
- Any demister, Bluetooth or clock functions you plan to use.
A mirror fed by the ceiling light's switched supply loses power when that switch is off. If you want a soft mirror glow or audio without the ceiling light, explain that before the connection is arranged.
Plan for the way you use the bathroom
If you like a soft mirror light at night, explain that you want it available independently of the main ceiling light. If a clock or audio function matters, ask how the chosen supply arrangement affects it when the wall switch is off. These small decisions are easiest to resolve before the connection is made.
Electrical Safety First’s bathroom guidance recommends a registered electrician and warns against using extension leads to bring power into a bathroom. The installer can assess a suitable socket connection or fixed wiring for your layout.
What a complete installation should cover
The installer should establish the wall structure, avoid hidden services and fit the mirror using suitable fixings. The electrician should safely isolate the supply, make the connection according to the model instructions and carry out the appropriate checks. Terminal layouts and connection details are model-specific, so a generic wire-colour diagram is not a substitute for the supplied instructions.
Before the job is finished, try the light controls, dimming, colour settings and demister where fitted. Check that the mirror sits securely and that no cable is trapped. Keep the instructions and installation paperwork with your order details.
Choose the mirror around the result you want
Start with the light direction and the clear wall space. Frontlit bathroom mirrors bring light towards your face, while a dual-light design combines that effect with a rear glow. The in-stock options below give the installer a definite model to plan around.
80 × 60 cm gold rectangular frontlit mirror — £159. A decorative gold finish with lighting towards the reflection, three light colours, dimming and anti-fog. Plan its position above the basin so both the controls and reflection are comfortable to use.
60 × 80 cm double-light rectangular mirror — £129. Front and rear illumination suit a bathroom where you want useful morning light and a softer evening atmosphere. Confirm the planned orientation against the product instructions before fixing the cable position.
40 × 50 cm compact frontlit mirror — £89. A smaller format for a compact basin or ensuite, with three colour modes, memory and anti-fog. It can make the vanity feel finished without overwhelming a narrow wall.
Prices and stock checked on 27 October 2026. Listed prices are before any checkout promotion.
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