The bathroom mirror tells the truth every morning, so it might as well look good doing it. But here’s what drives us crazy: gorgeous bathroom renovations ruined by that builder-grade mirror slapped on the wall like an afterthought. You spent months choosing the perfect tile, and then… that? Southeast Michigan homes deserve better, and honestly, so does your face at 6 AM on a dark January morning.
Katherine Anderson loves the moment when clients realize what the right mirror can do. Last week in Rochester Hills, she replaced a basic plate glass mirror with a custom LED-backlit piece that made the homeowner literally gasp. “I look ten years younger,” she said. The secret? It wasn’t Botox — it was proper lighting. Those LED strips around the mirror eliminate shadows that make you look tired. Add anti-fog technology (game-changer for Michigan humidity), and morning routines suddenly feel less like survival and more like self-care.
Smart mirrors are having a moment, and for good reason. Imagine checking weather and traffic while brushing your teeth. Or having perfect lighting that adjusts from bright “getting ready” mode to soft “midnight bathroom run” mode. One tech exec in Ann Arbor has his mirror synced to his Tesla — it warms up the car while he shaves. Is it necessary? No. Is it incredibly cool? Absolutely. These aren’t science fiction anymore; they’re what we’re installing in Novi and Northville homes right now.
Size and placement make or break the whole look. That tiny medicine cabinet mirror above your pedestal sink? It’s making your bathroom feel like a hotel from 1987. We’re talking full-width mirrors that run sink to sink, or dramatic floor-to-ceiling pieces that double your visual space. In those charming Ypsilanti Victorians, we frame mirrors to match original woodwork. In modern Canton condos, we go frameless and floating. The right mirror doesn’t just reflect your bathroom — it transforms it.
