LED Mirrors

Start with the width of your vanity and the available wall space above it. The LED mirror does not need to be exactly the same width as the vanity, but the proportions should feel balanced. A wide rectangular or oval mirror can work well above a larger vanity, while round, arch and pill-shaped mirrors are popular for single-basin vanities. Also check the available height and clearance from tapware, power points, wall lights and shaving cabinets. The current Melbourne Bathroom Shop range includes compact mirrors through to larger 1200mm, 1500mm and 1800mm options.

A front-lit LED mirror directs more light towards your face, which can be useful for grooming, shaving and makeup. A backlit mirror produces more of a glow around the outside of the mirror, helping create softer ambient lighting and a floating appearance against the wall. Melbourne Bathroom Shop currently carries both front-lit and backlit designs. Neither option is automatically better; consider how much ceiling or vanity lighting is already in the bathroom and whether your priority is practical facial lighting or a softer decorative effect.

Colour temperature affects how warm or cool the bathroom lighting appears. Around 3000K produces a warmer, softer light, while 4000K provides a more neutral appearance that suits everyday bathroom use. Around 6000K creates a cooler, brighter-looking light. Selected LED mirrors in the current range offer multiple colour temperatures, including 3000K, 4000K and 6000K, allowing you to change the lighting depending on the time of day or task. Check the individual product specifications because lighting functions vary between models.

A demister can be useful if the mirror is installed in a bathroom that regularly becomes steamy after showers. It heats a selected area behind the mirror to help reduce condensation, meaning part of the mirror can clear more quickly instead of needing to be wiped manually. Many LED mirrors in the current Melbourne Bathroom Shop range include a demister, but it is not a feature of every model. If this feature is important to you, confirm that the specific mirror includes a demister rather than assuming all LED mirrors have one.

A touch-switch mirror is operated by touching the control on the mirror surface, while a touchless model uses a sensor so the light can be controlled without touching the glass. Touchless operation can be convenient when your hands are wet and may reduce fingerprints around the switch area. The current range includes both touch-on and touchless models, depending on the design. Choose according to personal preference, but also check whether the model includes dimming, colour-temperature adjustment, memory or demister controls, as these functions are not identical across every mirror.

Choose an LED mirror if you want integrated lighting without adding cabinet depth above the vanity. A standard bathroom mirror is a simpler option if the bathroom already has adequate lighting and you do not need additional electrical features. An LED mirror cabinet combines lighting, mirror space and concealed storage, making it useful where toiletries need to be stored above the vanity. Your choice should depend on available wall space, storage requirements, bathroom lighting and budget rather than appearance alone. If storage is limited elsewhere in the bathroom, a mirror cabinet may provide more practical value than a flat LED mirror.

Before ordering, confirm the overall width and height, orientation, frame finish, front-lit or backlit design, colour-temperature options, demister and control type. Also check where the mirror will sit in relation to the vanity, tapware, power points, wall lights and ceiling. Because LED mirrors contain powered electrical components, electrical requirements and connection methods should be checked for the individual model before installation. Features vary considerably across the current range, including frameless and framed designs, touch and touchless controls, demisters and different lighting configurations. Final electrical work should be completed by an appropriately qualified electrician.