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MIRRORS & MIRRORED CABINETS
hat does a mirror require in order for it to be appropriate for the bathroom? Of course, it needs to be suitable for use in terms of materials used, installation and fitting, it also should be of a practical size. Traditionally bathroom mirrors have been limited to circular or rectangular dimensions, but other than that they have historically been born of necessity rather than a vessel for design. But these days, manufacturers are redefining the humble bathroom mirror into a stylish focal point that you don’t just want to look into, you want to look at as well.
Comment by Ash Chilver Sales Director, HiB
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our appearance before leaving the house, rather than a decorative addition.
Bathroom mirrors are now as stylish and design-focused as their counterparts across the rest of the home, despite having a more difficult environment to cope with. From condensation and damp to everyday wear and tear, a bathroom mirror has always had to withstand sustained use and because of this, needed to be a robust, hard-wearing product that allowed us to check
LED illumination, unconventional shapes and interesting configurations have broadened the opportunities for bathroom mirror installations and have brought them to the forefront of thought, when designing an overall look. Consumers are on-board with the movement towards a more aesthetic approach to bathroom styling and are being bolder with their choices, considering products which enhance their preferred theme or look. They’re also looking for options that offer additional technology that improves their experience while using the mirror, including heated pads that reduce the condensation caused by showers and baths and integrated sockets for devices and shavers. The evolution of the bathroom mirror isn’t finished yet with more boundaries between bold design and practicality being blurred all the time. It serves multiple purposes and for that reason should be celebrated within the overall design.
HiB introduces new Bellus illuminated mirror – a contemporary approach to a timeless mirror
laborately patterned illumination and striking design are at the heart of the new Bellus mirror, launched by award- winning bathroom brand HiB. The latest edition to HiB’s growing range of bathroom mirrors, Bellus has been developed with impactful style in mind, taking that timeless, ornate look and giving it a contemporary edge. The integrated colour temperature changing technology allows the user to alter the light from a cool white to a warm white, ensuring that Bellus offers soft lighting for a relaxing atmosphere as well as cool light ideal for practical use. Hidden beneath the surface of the mirror is a heated pad, which reduces condensation on the mirror’s surface. The chamfered diffuser on the back of the mirror creates a delicate, ambient glow across the wall which offers a sophisticated finishing touch to the space.
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Available in two sizes, 60cm and 80cm, the Bellus mirror can be used as a striking feature across the home and with touch free operation, can remain smudge and fingerprint free. Ash Chilver, HiB Sales Director said: “Bellus is a real showstopper, the LED illumination is such a striking feature that will stand out in the bathroom. Because it is a contemporary approach to a timeless, ornate mirror, Bellus would look equally at home in any room of the house, including the bathroom.”
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For more information about the Bellus mirror and other products that have recently been launched by HiB visit the website.
+44 (0)20 8441 0352
www.hib.co.uk
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