1. ALWAYS POSITION A MIRROR ABOVE THE SINK
This goes for any bathroom of any size, you should always position a bathroom mirror above the sink. You may choose to add a second mirror (more on that to come) but something feels very off when you look up from the sink into a solid wall.
2. GET THE HEIGHT AND SIZE RIGHT
You want to get the positioning and scale right too. Practicality a mirror needs to be hung so it works for everyone that will use the space, but aesthetically it also needs to be in scale with the sink and the rest of the space.
3. ADD IN A SECOND MIRROR
This may sound like a fussy addition to a small bathroom, but just look how chic it can be if done right. In fact, we are seeing this kind of setup increasingly in mirror trends. Go large with your main mirror and then add a built-in small magnified mirror for when you need a close-up.
4. CONSIDER HOW TO USE A MIRROR TO MAXIMIZE LIGHT
In a small bathroom you want to be maximizing any light there is. Obviously, if you have natural light, that's great, but if you are dealing with a powder room where you don't have the luxury of a window, mirrors can help bounce artificial light around too.
HOW BIG SHOULD A MIRROR BE IN A SMALL BATHROOM?
This very much depends on the size of your space and your style too. In a smaller space, it makes sense to go as big as possible with the mirror as it can create the allusion of more space and light. However, mirrors are also an opportunity to add some decor to a small space, so adding something smaller but with more character might be the better option for your style.
WHAT SHAPE MIRROR WORKS BEST IN A SMALL BATHROOM?
Again, totally a personal decision. We've seen plenty of examples of both working, so it just depends on the look you are after and where you intend to position your mirror. If you want to create some height in the room and make it feel loftier, a tall rectangular mirror can do this, but a circular mirror can add more interest to a room and add more of a focal point.