If you’ve ever tried to apply lip gloss in the dark or catch your reflection in a window to check your teeth after a meal, you’ll understand the importance of a great vanity mirror. More than a place to stare while you brush your teeth, the best mirrors can tie together your bathroom’s design scheme and serve as a finishing touch. In small spaces, use it to reflect light and make your room feel larger. Or, bridge the gap between a double vanity with an extra-long wall mirror.
Our Top Picks
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Some, like the Storjorm from Ikea, are prelit, negating the use of harsh overhead lights or extra sconces while you’re winding down for the evening. No matter how you utilize these functional pieces, the best vanity mirrors have a form that makes a statement. Our favorite ones, the seven we’re highlighting below, might be as beautiful as your reflection—you might even find yourself admiring the detail during your morning routine.
Best Pre-Lit Mirror
Few things are more frustrating than trying to get ready in a dark bathroom. Luckily, this vanity mirror has the light built in. The Storjorm has a ring of LED lights all the way around its frame for a 360-degree glow. Because this mirror is hardwired like a sconce or pendant lamp, there are no unsightly cords or switches to navigate or take up valuable outlet space.
Most Eclectic
In a room full of reflective metals and eye-catching stone, bring forth a different texture for your vanity mirror. Turned wood, like the frame on this Dunmore mirror, can bring a vintage warmth to your space while still retaining the pleasures of durable glass and sustainably sourced acacia.
A Vintage-Inspired Pick
A pivot mirror ensures that you’re always in frame, no matter your height (or the height of your bathroom vanity). The rectangular frame angles up or down depending on where you need it—great for powder rooms or shared bathrooms. Plus, it’s available in three metal shades to best complement the rest of your fixtures.
A Versatile Option
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Contrast your bathroom’s hard surfaces with a round vanity mirror. The lack of edges adds a welcome shape difference, while the hammered aluminium frame is a style-agnostic option for maximalists and coastal fans alike.
Most Jewelry-Like
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Give your vanity a sense of glitz and glamour with a gilded mirror. This one, designed by Sarah Sherman Samuel, has a simple form accented by a ribbonlike detail. The undulating wave not only adds visual interest but also a level of detail that can often be overlooked in such a utilitarian space.
For the Modernist
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Your vanity mirror doesn’t have to simply be a wall fixture; let it be a part of your bathroom’s larger design scheme. This one, the Pipeline mirror by Raawii, is a modern statement. The tubular frame and vibrant color options encourage you to take risks not only in your decor, but perhaps your routine as well.
Good for Storage
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If you’re lacking in bathroom storage space, find a vanity mirror that can double as a place for your 12-step skin-care routine. This one from Sundays has a shelf built into its arched frame. Ideal for minimal or Scandinavian-inspired bathrooms, the slim white oak frame won’t detract from your reflection.
