Reflections and new perspectives: designing with mirror surfaces

Creating new perspectives to multiply viewpoints, visually expand small spaces, and differentiate surfaces to meet functional needs while shaping a sophisticated and elegant design language — this is the power of mirrors in interior architecture.
Beyond their practical function, mirrors evoke fascination, magic, and even a touch of mystery. They create welcoming yet surprising atmospheres and help transform everyday spaces into immersive experiences. Long used in interior design, mirrors serve specific purposes, while also narrating daily life through image duplication, drawing attention to color schemes, finishes, and material combinations.
Mirrors help visually enlarge compact environments, especially when placed on vertical panels or cabinet doors. They reflect images and details while offering a hygienic, easy-to-clean surface — pure and minimal — that brings lightness and poetry to the space. They integrate seamlessly with other materials and elements that define the home's overall style and identity. Mirror surfaces can be enhanced with accessories such as shelves, towel bars, and storage containers. When paired with integrated lighting, they elevate the aesthetic of bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas through luminous reflections.

A shower enclosure conceived as a reflective wall that expands the bathroom

In the most private room of the home, mirrors take on new functions, forms, and placements. Once limited to the vanity area, mirrored surfaces now extend into the shower enclosure, made possible by advanced transparency control technologies.
The Mirastar® SGG mirror glass used in Disenia’s shower enclosures is produced by applying a layer of highly durable metallic oxides. Depending on the light intensity, the surface acts either as a mirror or as transparent glass.
This dual function creates external reflectivity and internal transparency, combining privacy with openness. The mirror visually enlarges the space and brightens the bathroom, especially in smaller layouts, while offering a sleek and refined design solution.

Enhancing interiors with stopsol mirror-fronted furniture

The slim profile of mirror surfaces also makes them suitable for furniture drawer fronts and cabinet faces. In the Cubik collection by Idea Group, the minimalist and handle-free aesthetic is elevated by the use of Stopsol glass on drawer fronts.
This solar control glass is coated with a thin film of metallic oxides through a pyrolytic process. Under strong light, the glass appears fully mirrored, hiding the contents and creating a monolithic visual effect. When internal lighting is on or the room is darker, the glass becomes semi-transparent, revealing the interior. Smoke or bronze tones interact with laminated, wood veneer, or lacquered finishes to create refined material contrasts that add depth and brightness to any interior.

The multifunctionality of heated mirrors: reflect, heat and dry

Mirrors can also appear in unexpected places — such as in Helios by Disenia, a designer mirror radiator that combines heating and reflecting functions in a single, space-saving element. In addition to heating, Helios with a mirrored finish becomes a true design object, a striking focal point that reflects its surroundings. Optional accessories include towel bars and hooks. One of its most appreciated features is its ability to quickly dry towels and bathrobes. The horizontal bars allow wet garments to be laid out comfortably and dried rapidly by the emitted heat. The radiator also keeps them warm and soft, offering extra comfort after a shower. The electric version is easy to install and does not require plumbing, making it perfect for renovations or retrofits.

Elegance in containment and reflection: a rotating mirror column

Reflection and motion meet in the Voilà mirror cabinet by Agape. This wooden column — available in natural oak, brown oak, and dark oak — blends discreetly into the room. With a simple pivot, it transforms from mirror to storage, revealing shelves, towel racks, and even electrical outlets. This space-saving wall unit combines mirror and storage with visual clarity and lightness.
The pivoting mirror rotates at two vertical points using a concealed hinge and pin system, revealing the rear compartment with a gentle touch. Ideal even for small spaces, Voilà introduces a new concept of functional bathroom walls — practical, beautiful, and efficient.

The evolution of the mirror cabinet

The Mantra mirror collection by antoniolupi is the expression of absolute formal purity, rigorous geometry, and essential design. Devoid of any superfluous detail, it preserves its refined, minimalist integrity.
The sharpness of its edges and the precision of its corners allow Mantra to integrate harmoniously into various interior styles — not only as a simple mirror, but also as a mirror cabinet or wall unit with double-sided mirrored doors.
This blend of form and function is essential for optimizing space in modern bathrooms, offering intelligent, discreet solutions for organization and storage. Mantra can be recessed into the wall for a seamless aesthetic or installed in sequence, allowing for customized configurations that adapt to any space — from the most compact to the most spacious layouts.