With that in mind, we analyzed Houzz’s 2020 bathroom trends report (which surveyed 1,594 homeowners nationwide) to uncover what tiny tweaks are most desirable right now. Turns out that three out of every four people renovating their bathrooms change out their mirrors, which makes sense, given the survey also found that “poor lighting” was one of the biggest pet peeves people had with their bathrooms. The bigger the mirror, the more light it reflects—and the larger and more open the space seems. It’s no wonder, then, that one of the emerging trends isn’t simply swapping out your mirror for a fresher style; it’s hanging two massive mirrors. Or, if the space allows it, three. (The number of renovators adding three or more mirrors in their homes is up 43 percent year over year, Houzz found.)
With so many types of mirrors on the market, what should you choose? Unless you love the modern farmhouse look, skip it—that style proved to be least popular in the bathroom, Houzz found. Modern design tends to be the most popular right now, and when it comes to mirrors in particular, it’s worth investing in a Jetsons-caliber one: look for models that are anti-fog or have LED lights in them. (See? It all comes back to light and bright.) You really can’t go wrong with any of these picks.
