What Types of Mirrors Are Popular?

Popular mirrors include the vanity mirror, framed mirrors, antique mirror glass, gym mirrors, and mirrored walls. Finding the ideal mirror for your room AND keeping up with today’s trends is easy with the help of ABC Glass and Mirror. We offer a wide selection of stock and custom mirrors and specialize in creating mirrors tailored to each client’s particular living space.

Vanity Mirror Styles

Homeowners today choose vanity mirrors for their aesthetic appeal as much as their practical value, and one should never be sacrificed for the other. In terms of functionality, you want a vanity mirror that:

• Supplies plenty of reflective glass. In a master bath or kids’ bathroom this means enough mirror space for two people to use it at the same time.
• Is well lit for makeup application and the like. To create a lighted vanity mirror, you can add sconces on either side of it and/or a strip of lights above it.
• Enhances the room’s atmosphere by reflecting natural lighting and/or the glow from electric light fixtures.

In terms of optics, the vanity mirror should add beauty to the sink area and contribute to the overall style of the room. Popular vanity mirror choices include:

• Framed bathroom mirrors – Whether you’re preserving a home’s period charm or making your traditional décor more modern, there is a framed vanity mirror for you. Mirror frames are available in styles ranging from contemporary to rustic to opulent.
• Antique mirror glass – Glass that has been antiqued is just right for a vanity made from an old table, dresser, or cabinet.
• Large frameless mirror – Master bathrooms with long double vanities can be adorned with a seamless wall mirror that reflects the room’s other elegant features.

See Also: Buyers Guide: Vanity Mirror, Framed Mirrors, Antique Mirrors, and Gym Mirrors. 

Framed Mirror Trends

Surrounding reflective glass with a mirror frame is a popular way to create a stylish wall mirror. Options include wood framed mirrors as well as mirror frames with painted or metallic finishes. Gold framed mirrors are often hung over fireplaces, vanities, and shelves for a luxurious touch. Alternatively, black framed mirror options and white framed mirror options offer modern, classic, and fancy looks for any room in the house.

Trending uses for framed mirrors include:

• Makeup vanity mirror.
• Full length dressing mirror.
• Foyer wall hanging.
• Home office décor.
• Creating a faux window.

What’s New Is Old with Antique Mirror Glass

Thanks to antiqued mirror, it’s never been easier to preserve the period feel of an old home. Glass specialists create antique mirror by applying acid to the back of mirror glass and washing it off after it has removed only some of the backing. Then a protective coating is added to the back of the mirror. The result is mirror glass that looks as if it’s been worn by time and use. A framed antique mirror instantly gives a room charm and personality. Pair one with more contemporary furnishings for a layered look, or use this mirror to enhance a room’s nostalgic vibes.

Gym Mirrors Merge Fitness and Fashion

A commercial or home gym or dance studio isn’t complete without a full size mirror in which to observe progress and correct mistakes. Gym wall mirrors boost the functionality of your workout room and simultaneously give it a spacious look and feel. Whether you’re preparing to open a fitness facility or creating a home dance studio or gym, contact ABC Glass and Mirror for the custom gym mirrors you need.

We can personalize your mirrors to fit your space and correlate with your fitness or business goals.

• Mirrors will be fabricated to accommodate structural irregularities in your space.
• We can put in cutouts for outlets, switches, and other fixtures.
• The mirrors can extend down to the floor or can rest on metal channel installed at the desired height.

Commercial and home gym mirrors are typically quite large. These mirrors are heavy and can be difficult to handle, so working with a mirror company make sense. The glass professionals at ABC can customize the mirrors AND install them safely and securely.

Mirrored Walls Serve Diverse Purposes

Besides being used as gym mirrors, mirrored walls are installed in various rooms to add elegance and a sense of space. Mirror walls are typically created in one of two ways:

• One or more large mirrors are adhered to the wall to create a seamless or mostly seamless look.
• Many small mirrors are arranged on the wall for a tiled or mosaic effect.

Whichever method is chosen, the mirrored wall instantly makes a room seem larger. Moreover, the reflective glass gives personality to the space, taking it from ordinary to memorable. Home decorators can further personalize mirrored walls by choosing antique glass or beveled mirror edges (within certain size parameters).

To learn more about vanity mirror, framed mirrors, antique mirror glass, gym mirrors, and mirrored walls, contact ABC Glass and Mirror at (703)257-7150. Our team is here to help with all the mirror information you need to choose the perfect installations for your home. You can even schedule a free, no obligation visit from one of our estimators, so call today!