A guide to buying a round wall mirror

A round wall mirror can be used in a bathroom over a sink. A round mirror or oval mirrors can also be used above a console table or anywhere in your home for decoration. Mirrors can make a space look larger, and can give the eye a place to rest. When you select a round wall mirror, however, you need to take several different things into account to be sure that you get the best mirror for you. This article provides you with a guide to buying a round wall mirror.

Frame

In most cases, a mirror's look is dictated by the frame around the actual mirrored glass. Since mirrors tend to blend or disappear into the rooms that they are located in, the frame of the mirror is going to be what you notice. You have many choices for how you want your mirror walls frame to look like, you can select wood, metal or plastic, and the material can either be plain or decorative depending on what impression you want to make with your oval wall mirror.

Mirror

The actual mirrored glass itself is usually not going to vary much from mirror to mirror. However, some mirrors are antiqued, which means that they are treated with a special material that makes them less reflective and gives them a unique coating. Antique mirrors Antique mirrors aren't good for bathrooms where you want to see yourself, but they can add a lovely decorative accent touch. The antiquing that is done can create yellowish or blue undertones, so make sure that your circular mirror matches up with your room, still if you decide to have it antiqued.

Features

It may seem surprising, but some mirrors actually have special features that come with them and may make them perfectly suited to your application. Lighting and magnification
Two common features that mirrors may include are lighting and magnification. Magnification lets you look at a certain part of your face or body very largely when looking in the mirror. This can be perfect for a mirror dressing table where you put on make-up as you will better be able to see your face to do a detailed make-up application. Lighted mirrors can also help you to see yourself more clearly in the glass.