Radiant LED Mirrors Buying Guide
Radiant LED mirrors combine soft built-in lighting, a demister and touch controls in round, capsule and rectangular shapes. The range includes frameless backlit mirrors (Kapsel, Olek, Ark and Pebl) and framed edge-lit mirrors in black or white (Kapsel, Olek and Roek), plus a separate 12V demister pad. They suit modern bathrooms, ensuites and powder rooms.
What's the difference between frameless and framed Radiant mirrors?
The difference is where the light falls. The frameless mirrors have LEDs hidden behind the glass, so light washes softly onto the wall around the mirror for a glowing, backlit effect. The framed mirrors build the LEDs into the frame at the front of the glass, lighting the mirror's edge and casting more light towards your face. Backlit suits light walls and rooms that already have good task lighting, while edge-lit suits darker rooms and busy family bathrooms.
What shapes and sizes are available?
The range covers a shape for most walls.
- Kapsel: a tall 500 x 1000mm capsule, frameless or framed in black or white.
- Olek: round, frameless in 600mm to 1200mm or framed in 600mm to 900mm.
- Ark: a tall frameless mirror, 550mm wide and 1000mm to 1800mm high.
- Pebl: a frameless 700 x 900mm portrait mirror.
- Roek: a black framed 600 x 800mm mirror that hangs upright or sideways.
What size mirror suits my vanity?
A mirror about 70 to 80 per cent of the vanity's width usually looks balanced. A 500mm Kapsel suits a vanity of about 650mm to 700mm, a 600mm Olek or Roek suits about 750mm to 850mm, and an 800mm Olek suits about 1000mm to 1150mm. Hang the mirror so its centre sits at about eye level, usually 1500mm to 1650mm from the floor, leaving 100mm to 200mm above the tap.
What do the touch controls do?
The built-in touch sensor turns the light and the demister on and off, switches between warm, natural and white light, and sets one of four brightness levels. Natural or white light suits grooming and makeup, warm light suits evenings, and the lowest level works as a nightlight. The demister keeps the glass clear after a hot shower.
How are Radiant LED mirrors installed?
Radiant LED mirrors are hardwired to 240V power, with the connection hidden behind the mirror, so they must be installed by a licensed electrician. Plan the power point before the wall is finished. Most mirrors have built-in wall brackets, and should be fixed into studs or suitable cavity anchors. Mirrors over 1000mm need two people to lift. All are rated IP44 for use near basins.
Can I add a demister to a plain mirror?
Yes, the Radiant 12V low voltage demister pad is 800 x 300mm and fits behind a mirror to keep a patch of glass clear of fog. It runs on low voltage, so have an electrician fit it with a suitable supply.
Completing the room
Compare more LED mirrors, frameless mirrors and framed mirrors, or see Ingrain backlit mirrors with demister and all mirrors at The Blue Space.
