Coastal Bathroom Mirror Ideas

Sharing coastal inspired bathroom mirror ideas that work for a variety of decorating styles and budgets! View several choices in real spaces and get tips for selecting the best bathroom mirror for your home.

This post was originally published April 13, 2023 but has been updated today with new and current options, as well as new information. This post also contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy here.

Selecting Bathroom Mirrors

In our current home, our builder offered built-in framed out mirrors standard in the contract. It’s a nice clean look, and an upgrade from the typical builder-basic mirrors that usually get glued to the walls. However, we felt like our bathrooms didn’t have much opportunity for a ton of personality, so we asked for all the built-in mirrors other than one to be left out. In our new build, we’re doing the exact same thing! I plan to select a mirror for each space based upon how I want to “decorate” it. Bathroom mirrors are a great way to inject a little personality and design flair into a space.

The bathroom in my current office is the only place where we’ve left the built-in mirror option, which you can see below. In my Photoshop mock-up I shared prior to moving in, I added in the woven light fixtures (similar here) we have. If you look closely, there isn’t much space with the window and walls to fit a standard mirror. And if you look extra closely, you can see an outlet on the right side that also needs to be factored in. So, in this space, we left the built-in option because it just works better in some spaces!

With all of that, I’ve been searching for several mirrors over the past weeks to use in the other bathrooms in our new house.

If you’re on a similar hunt for a bathroom mirror, keep in mind that choosing the right bathroom mirror can have a big impact on the overall look and functionality of your bathroom. When selecting a bathroom mirror, there are a few things to consider.

First, you will want to decide on the size and shape of the mirror. It should be large enough to provide adequate reflection but not too large that it overwhelms the space. 

Next, consider the style and design of the mirror. Do you want a modern, minimalist look or something more ornate? The frame and finish should complement the style of your bathroom. 

You also want to ensure the mirror will properly fit. This one can get tricky, especially if you have sconces flanking the mirror. With new builds, they sometimes don’t pull the electrical wires through the wall until the space is nearly finished, so measure (and measure again!) to make sure your mirror will have clearance to the side (or above) for a light fixture!

Finally, think about the lighting in the bathroom and how the mirror will reflect it. A well-lit mirror can make a small bathroom feel brighter and more spacious.

Overall, selecting a bathroom mirror is a personal choice, but taking these factors into consideration will help you find the perfect mirror for your space.

SOURCES: Rattan Sconce | Coral Style Mirror | Fan Palm Wallpaper | Cabinet Knobs

Since the louvered wood vanity in our smaller guest bathroom was the star of the space, I used this simple mirror with brass corners. It’s still one of my favorite mirrors to date!

SOURCES: Mirror | Louvered Wood Vanity (also here and here in other sizes) | Sink Faucet (chrome) | Shower Fixtures (chrome) | Toilet | Towel Ring, Toilet Paper Holder & Hooks (chrome) | Sconce Light Fixtures (chrome) | Similar Faux Maidenhair Fern Stems | Paint Dipped Vase | Patterned Floor Tile: The Tile Shop

In our Omaha Jack & Jill bathroom, we did a more traditional style pivot mirror. These are another favorite, and I love that they could be rotated if needed. Works great in a guest bathroom like this if you have different heights of people using the space. I also love the dimension they add since the pop from the wall a bit!

SOURCES:  Cane Vanity | Pinwheel Carrara Marble Floor Tile | Sconce Lights | Pivot Mirrors | Faucets | Towel Bar | Towels | Paint Dipped Vase | Similar Faux Maidenhair Fern Stems | Photo taken by Mandy McGregor

In our first entryway in Florida, we used this gorgeous coral mirror and I’m pretty sure I want to use it again in our new home! It is heavy and such great quality! I’m still trying to decide if I’ll use it in a bathroom or keep it styled above a console table like I have it here.

SOURCES: Console Table | Coral Mirror | Scalloped Rattan Lamp | Faux Tulips | Paint Dipped Vase | Striped Ottoman Cube | Recycled Glass Beads | “Coastal Blues” | “Surf Tribe” | “Great Escapes Italy”

Another really large and solid option is this scalloped wood mirror in our upstairs bathroom in our current home!

SOURCES: Scalloped Wood Mirror | Striped Wallpaper | Sconces | Faux Viburnum Stems | Cabinet Knobs | Similar Scalloped Hand Towel | Similar Scalloped Bath Mat

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