Toronto Star

It’s how you see yourself

- JONATHAN STEINITZ DOMAINE

Looking in the mirror is an important part of most people’s daily routine. And while beauty begins from the inside out, any help we can get to look and feel our best is always welcome.

That’s why bathroom mirrors can be considered an investment in how you see yourself.

For something many people spend a healthy amount of time staring into each day — OK, sometimes an unhealthy amount of time — you can afford to spend a little more time making sure you’ve chosen the perfect one. It’s worth it, and you’re worth it.

So how can you get the most out of your bathroom mirror? It all starts when you wake up and the first thing you see when you look in the mirror in the morning is probably not your favourite image of the day.

So, for starters, a chic mirror can help your bathroom vanity provide a confidence boost to kick off the day. Need a Monday morning pep talk or maybe a moment of reflection — literal and figurative?

Regardless of your routine, the right bathroom mirror will frame the conversati­on in style.

From minimal to ornate, round to rectangula­r, antique to modern and everything in between, there’s a range of possibilit­ies to suit how you see yourself. Round is always right: A round mirror is always a good idea, but it’s even better when mixed with geometric shapes.

Try treating your bathroom mirror as wall art to strike a balance between fashion and function. Twinning is winning: Two is better than one — for the simple reason that multiple people can use them simultaneo­usly.

A double-mirror moment is ideal for couples who like to get ready together but still value a little bit of personal space. Old is new again: An antique bathroom mirror makes for a stunning statement piece.

When you look in an antique mirror, it’s hard not to feel like it’s a well-framed work of art. An antique mirror does just the trick in a more rustic take on a white bathroom, giving the space texture and warmth while maintainin­g that fresh, clean feeling. It’s never too late to get in shape: Sometimes the best approach is to build personalit­y into your routines. An oval provides a fresh twist on the round bathroom mirror trend. The slimmer curved shape leaves plenty of room for chic geometric sconces.

 ?? DREAMSTIME PHOTOS ?? Whether you need a pep talk or a few moments to reflect, your bathroom mirror is likely your go-to assistant.
DREAMSTIME PHOTOS Whether you need a pep talk or a few moments to reflect, your bathroom mirror is likely your go-to assistant.
 ??  ?? Make a statement with an antique mirror, or replica frame, which can feel like a work of art on your wall.
Make a statement with an antique mirror, or replica frame, which can feel like a work of art on your wall.
 ??  ?? Twin mirrors in the bathroom allow more people to use the space at the same time.
Twin mirrors in the bathroom allow more people to use the space at the same time.

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