In our Westhill ensuite, an illuminated mirror sits above a countertop bowl and dark worktop. A light painted upper wall gives the basin its backdrop, while the curved shower and fitted cupboards occupy the neighbouring views. A mirror brings some of the room behind you into that setting. It can change the apparent balance of the paint, glass and dark surfaces while you stand at the basin.
We would check the mirror view from the usual standing position before fixing its height. Mark the mirror outline at the proposed height before fixing it. Look at what it picks up when the ceiling lights are on and when the mirror light is in use. Reflections of glass, bright fittings or an open doorway can shift as you move. This gives the basin lighting and backdrop a practical brief based on the view you will use each morning and evening.
