The main bathroom mirror choices are plain decorative mirrors, illuminated mirrors, mirror cabinets and close-up grooming mirrors. Frame style, shape and power are separate decisions: a round mirror can be framed or frameless, lit or unlit. Choose the main function first so the product solves a real need at the basin.
Plain framed and frameless mirrors
An unlit mirror works well where the room already has useful face lighting. A frame adds a finish you can coordinate with taps or furniture; a frameless edge gives a visually lighter outline. Neither style makes a product suitable for every bathroom position—consider the model and how it will be mounted.
Explore decorative and classic mirror designs for finish-led choices. Use our wall-mirror sizing guide to make sure the reflection works for the people using it.
60 cm round bevelled mirror — £69. A clear circular reflection and decorative glass edge, without integrated lighting. A useful comparison when existing wall lights already do the job.
LED mirrors: choose the lighting direction
Frontlit mirrors send light towards the viewing area; backlit mirrors mainly create a wall glow. Double-light designs combine the two. An LED mirror does not necessarily replace general bathroom lighting, and a bright photograph does not establish its light output.
Compare adjustable brightness and white-light settings individually. Some models also include anti-fog, which warms part of the glass to reduce condensation. It is a convenience feature rather than a replacement for bathroom ventilation.
60 cm round double-light mirror — £128. Combines front and rear lighting with dimming and anti-fog. For a more geometric outline, compare the square double-light design.
Mirror cabinets: reflection plus useful storage
A mirror cabinet keeps daily toiletries behind the reflection. Compare the overall depth, usable shelves, door swing and mounting arrangement. Lighting may be on the mirror face, inside the cabinet or absent; those are different benefits.
50 × 70 cm frontlit Bluetooth cabinet — £269. A 13 cm-deep option with mirror lighting, anti-fog and audio. Allow room to open the door above the tap and reach the shelves comfortably.
Prices and stock checked on 27 October 2026. Listed prices are before any checkout promotion.
Magnifying and shaving mirrors: a second, closer view
A magnifying mirror is useful for detail work rather than judging the whole face. Higher magnification requires a closer viewing position and gives a smaller useful viewing area. A normal reflection alongside it helps with overall balance.
An extendable arm can bring a wall-mounted grooming mirror closer, while a tabletop model suits a dry dressing area. Neither magnification nor a “shaving mirror” label guarantees lighting or anti-fog. Select those features explicitly if they matter to the routine.
Bluetooth and displays are extras, not separate shapes
Bluetooth speakers let a compatible device play audio through the mirror. They do not automatically include a microphone, Wi-Fi or a voice assistant. See what Bluetooth mirrors do and compare the round Bluetooth model if listening is a useful daily extra.
Full-length mirrors need a different viewing plan
A full-length mirror belongs where you can stand far enough back to check an outfit. A large landscape vanity mirror does not automatically provide that view. Compare height, orientation, mounting and clearance rather than choosing by width alone.
Which type should you choose?
- Already happy with the lighting: start with an unlit framed or frameless mirror.
- Want integrated grooming light: compare frontlit and double-light designs.
- Want atmosphere behind the reflection: compare backlighting alongside the room’s face lighting.
- Need a clearer basin: measure a mirror cabinet’s depth and door clearance.
- Need close detail: add a suitable magnifying mirror alongside the main reflection.
Use our LED mirror checklist to narrow the shortlist. Prioritising the daily task makes it easier to choose a mirror that looks good and earns its place.