Buyer's Guide · 5 min read

Sizing and styling your custom mirror

From a vanity mirror to a full wall, custom mirrors come down to four decisions: size, edge, mount and lighting.

Custom wall mirror over a vanity
4 decisions
Size · edge · mount · light
¼″
Standard thickness
What To Decide

The four mirror choices

Get these right and a mirror reads as built-in, not added on.

Size

Sizing the mirror to the wall

For vanities: 2–6″ narrower than the countertop. For walls: keep 4–6″ off the ceiling and corners so the mirror floats.

  • Vanity: countertop width minus 2–6″
  • Height: 30–40″ tall for most baths
  • Wall mirror: hold off corners by 4–6″
Edge

Edge profile

The edge is the frame. Flat polish is modern, bevel adds dimension, pencil is the softest.

  • Flat polish — modern, minimal
  • Pencil polish — softened modern
  • Bevel ½″–1″ — traditional, decorative
Mount

Cleat, clip or adhesive

How the mirror attaches changes how flush it sits and how it's serviced.

  • French cleat: removable, sits ~½″ proud
  • J-channel + clips: flush, semi-permanent
  • Adhesive only on small mirrors
Light

Backlit and integrated lighting

LED-backlit mirrors and integrated light bars are popular in primary baths — plan electrical before tile.

  • LED perimeter or backlight
  • Integrated defogger pad
  • Coordinate with electrician at rough-in
Real Numbers

Mirror pricing by the square foot

Plain ¼″ mirror with a flat polish is the baseline. Bevels, cutouts for sconces, and backlit LED frames each add to the per-foot cost.

$8–$25/sf
Standard mirror
+$5–$15/sf
Beveled edge
¼″
Standard thickness
1–2 wk
Lead time
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