Kinds of Mirrors

While you may naturally think of the common look-at-yourself-in-the-bathroom variety when you think of mirrors, they actually come in a huge selection of styles, shapes, sizes, colors, and much more. When choosing a mirror, the shape and design of the mirror should fit the size of the room, the style of the furnishings and your own personal tastes. Some of the choices you may encounter when looking for these mirrors for your home are listed below:

 

-         Wall mirrors

-         Vanity mirrors

-         Folding mirrors

-         Plastic mirrors

-         Lighted mirrors

-         Decorative (artistic) mirrors

 

-         Floor to ceiling mirrors

-         Small mirrors used for candles or other décor

-         Face mirrors made to focus on a smaller image

-         Typical hanging mirrors of several feet

 

–       Architectural (rectangular with curved top)

–       Octagonal

–       Oval

–       Rectangular

–       Round

–       Square

–       Animals

–       Plants

–       People

 

-         Clear

-         Gold

-         Bronze

-         Gray

-         Black

-         Many more colors that can be produce by tinting the glass or using etching, sandblasting and air brushing techniques.

 

-         Tiled mirrors

-         Shape-distorting mirrors (such as you find in children’s rooms)

-         Magnification mirrors

 

–       No frame

–       Wood frames

–       Plastic frames

–       Porcelain frames

–       Frames of virtually any material or design