The Design Journal

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

August 18, 2026

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.

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

August 11, 2026

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.

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

August 4, 2026

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.

ALICE freestanding two-layer glass sculpture mirror on a Cosentino ĒCLOS base by Claris Company

July 30, 2026

How Alice Came to Stand on ĒCLOS: The Story Behind the Gemini Lead Piece

Cosentino has published the story of Alice and Alice Mini. This is the Claris side of the collaboration: Benoît Gérard, two layers of glass, and an inlaid mineral base.

ORSO round backlit LED mirror with fine radial lines by Claris Company

July 28, 2026

Backlit vs Front-Lit Mirrors: What's the Difference, and Which to Choose

Backlit mirrors glow from behind the glass. Front-lit mirrors put the light on your face. How each type works, where each belongs, and how designers choose.

A custom twin-arch tinted Claris mirror in a deep oxblood powder room by Phoenix Grey

July 8, 2026

A Mirror as Design, Not Decoration: Two Custom Pieces with Phoenix Grey

Two powder rooms, two custom Claris mirrors made with designer Phoenix Grey. How a bespoke shape, tint, and glass turn a mirror into the room's centrepiece.

A Claris backlit LED mirror with a frosted light-carrying frame, sized in proportion above a travertine floating vanity in a warm plaster bathroom

June 30, 2026

What Size Mirror for Your Vanity? A Complete Sizing Guide

What size mirror for your vanity? Start 2 to 4 inches narrower than the vanity, plus round diameters, double-vanity pairs, and a sizing table from Claris.

Backlit LED bathroom mirror in a wood-paneled vanity, custom-sized to the wall by Claris Company.

June 16, 2026

How to Specify Architectural Mirror Dimensions

A designer's guide to specifying a mirror that fits the wall. Width, height, aspect ratio, clearance, scale by room, and when to call custom.

VITA LED mirror above a floating vanity in a travertine bathroom by Claris Company

June 16, 2026

The Art of Reflection: Designing the Modern Bathroom Mirror

By Beverly Gene, Design Consultant, Claris Company. Every recommendation in this guide is checked against the specification sheets of the mirrors we build, and re-checked when the guide is updated. VITA in a travertine bathroom. Glass, light, and form, settled...

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