The Design Journal

Claris EVOLUTION lighted makeup mirror, backlit, with a built-in 5x magnifier and LED ring over an oak vanity

Best Lighting for a Makeup Mirror: CRI and Colour Temperature

CRI 90+, 4000K and light from the front: the three numbers behind the best lighting for a makeup mirror, and the Claris mirrors built for the routine.

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Claris STONE smart bathroom mirror, backlit, with a wave motion sensor on the glass above a stone vanity

Smart Bathroom Mirror Features, Explained One by One

Sensor, dimming, heat, colour and magnification: what each smart bathroom mirror feature does, and which ones earn a place at the vanity.

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Hardwired LED mirror with a backlit offset round shape above a vessel basin, wall switch plate beside the vanity

Hardwired vs Plug-In LED Mirror: How to Choose the Install

A hardwired LED mirror hides its connection in the wall; a plug-in goes up any time. The rough-in, switches, anti-fog and dimming, side by side.

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ALHENA bronze frosted mirror above a floating oak vanity, a Japandi bathroom vanity style

Bathroom Vanity Styles and the Mirror That Suits Each One

Seven bathroom vanity styles and the mirror for each: the shape, frame and light that match the cabinet below, with Claris pieces for every look.

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SOUL backlit floating vanity mirror above a wall-hung oak vanity

Floating Vanity Mirror Guide: Which Mirror Suits Each Vanity

Floating or freestanding vanity? The sizing rules stay the same. The mirror style, the height and the wall planning change. Here is the mirror for each.

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BOCA front-lit mirror above a black marble double vanity

Vanity Lighting: Backlit Mirror vs Sconces, and When to Use Both

A backlit mirror lights the wall; sconces light the face from the sides. How to choose, the numbers for each, and when to use both.

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SOUL vertical LED mirror with a soft frosted edge and even white glow by Claris Company

Anti-Fog Mirrors: How They Work, and When to Specify One

Do anti-fog mirrors work? Why mirrors fog, why sprays and films fall short, and which Claris LED mirrors carry built-in anti-fog.

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DIANO pill-shaped LED mirror in black matte stainless steel by Claris Company

How to Clean an LED Mirror Without Damaging It

Microfiber, warm water, and never spray the glass. The safe way to clean an LED mirror, plus care notes for matte stainless, brushed gold, and frosted finishes.

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VIANO round backlit LED mirror in slim matte stainless steel by Claris Company

3000K or 4000K for the Bathroom? Mirror Light Colour Temperature, Explained

3000K, 4000K, or 5000K for a bathroom mirror? What the numbers mean, which temperature suits which room, and why the glass matters as much as the light.

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