Need Advice regarding LED lighted mirrors

11 years ago

Slowly working our way thru all the various parts of two bathroom remodels--master and guest bath. Trying to find lighting that DH and I agree on that meets the following criteria: LED, contemporary or transitional in style and prefer no "balls" or "cones" types of bar lamps. Ran across the lighted mirrors at a shop over the weekend and wonder if we should consider doing that instead in the master bathroom over a double vanity.

Any recommendations on brands, sizes, cool versus warm, etc. for lighted mirrors? And yes, we want LED because we don't want the hassle of trying to change the light bulb in a few years.

TIA!

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enduring
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
How many lumins will your fixture put out? I just did 2 bathrooms over that last 3 years.

In one bathroom the light is great and my lumins = 3000 for my 6.5x9 foot room, with a nice sized window and whitish decor. Even at night it is nice and bright.

In the other bathroom that is about 8x9.5 feet I have 6400 lumins that I calculate and it is a little dimmer than the other BR. The room is a bit darker with walnut trim and doors, so that might have something to do with it.

I would go for light other than the type of light if you can. The vanity light isn't on all that much during the day, but you will want bright light for makeup and shaving.

To clarify the last paragraph. I would try to get the lumins I need, rather then only looking at the type of light. Because the vanity light isn't on but a few minutes a day, and bright light at the vanity is a must.
sjhockeyfan325
11 years ago
Our bathroom is 7 x 10 (but with very low ceiling) and has 3 light fixtures - 2 over the vanity and one over the shower. We calculated that we needed 3,500 lumens and it has worked out great (light colors, no window)
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By Any Design Ltd.
11 years ago
There is a company that sells them called Electric Mirror. I make them for my clients and myself here in Vancouver.

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This was my first colour changing mirror.

This was my first. Just white no colour.

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Martine Kate Smith
7 years ago
I suggest you check out Grand Mirrors lighted mirrors.

They offer these kinds of mirrors:

Integrated Light Mirrors

Lighted Frame Mirrors

Backlit Mirrors

Hollywood Mirrors

Etch Mirrors

Deco Mirrors

Cabinet Mirrors

Mosaic Mirrors

Mediterranean Mirrors
pattyl11
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Certain LED mirrors have built in defoggers which is great in a bathroom and with some you can use dimmers. Also others have a clock and Bluetooth technology in the mirror. Copper-free mirror prevents black edge corrosion/desilvering. Compare the warranties between the companies you are considering.