MIRRORS & MIRRORED CABINETS
Mirrors as a reflection of style and substance in the bathroom
athroom mirrors are a staple of any home, of course, but they have had a bit of a reset over the last few years. Once a very functional, barely noticeable part of the bathroom, albeit an important one, mirrors were more than likely stuck on the inside of a cabinet, protruding from the wall on an unsightly arm, or at best a simple design above a vanity. Despite their practical importance, the bathroom mirror has often been more of an afterthought than an essential design element.
B Comment by Ben Bryden
Sales and Marketing Director RAK Ceramics UK
However, that has all changed and today bathroom mirrors are often the focal point of the space. They aren’t just about functionality but are now often used to add shape and style to the bathroom, using clever techniques to expand the space and create a hotel vibe.
Round bathroom mirrors and those with curved edges have been on trend over the last
couple of years. Classic and chic, this shapely look has quickly become a staple in modern bathrooms and ensuites. It can easily lift the space and offers a softer, more relaxing feel than trends gone by. This is echoed of course in the latest looks for sanitaryware and furniture. Mirrors in a matching style complete the picture and create a cohesive look. A trend to look out for in 2023 is the move towards framed bathroom mirrors, influence by the Japandi and Scandinavian-inspired interiors market. They bring a minimalist touch to modern spaces and are set to grow in popularity as the year goes on.
Style points aside and mirrors still provide an important functional element to the bathroom’s design too. But this has evolved too, just as technology in the home has, to include integrated LED lighting, contact-free controls, demister pads and even Bluetooth connectivity in some instances. – Ben Bryden, Sales and Marketing Director, RAK Ceramics UK
RAK’s new bathroom mirror collections are the fairest of them all N
o bathroom is complete without a mirror, and RAK Ceramics ensures that including this essential accessory as part of a purchase is no hard sale, with several new additions to its collection. In a choice of stylish finishes to combine seamlessly with any décor, the new RAK-Art and RAK-Picture mirrors come with Chrome, Matt Black, Brushed Nickel and Brushed Gold. This enables them to be chosen to match the bathroom’s brassware, extending the sale and ensuring retailers can value up.
Both ranges feature four shapes – Round, Square, Soft and Oval – and have LED lighting, a demister pad and touch sensor activation, bringing the latest bathroom technology into the home in a seamless way.
Also new to the RAK Ceramics mirrors collection is RAK-Ornate (pictured), available in the same choice of finishes and with the same technological features. The RAK-Ornate mirror has an integrated shelf for handy storage of bathroom essentials, making it the perfect addition to a master ensuite for a hotel-inspired look.
01730 237850
www.rakceramics.com/uk
36 BKU MARCH 2023
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