Guide · Mirrors
Silver, bronze or dark grey mirror: which one?
How silver, bronze and dark grey mirrors differ in reflection, colour and where they work best, and why the tinted ones come toughened.
All three are real mirror. The difference is the colour of the glass behind the reflective coating, and that changes the mood of the reflection.
Silver
The neutral, true-colour reflection you expect from a bathroom or wardrobe mirror. It is the only one of the three you would choose for checking your outfit, shaving or doing make-up. Available in 4mm and 6mm.
Choose silver when the mirror has a job to do, or when you want a room to feel brighter and larger.
Bronze
A warm, golden-brown reflection. Skin tones look warmer and the room reflected in it looks softer and a little darker. Bronze mirror was a staple of 1970s interiors and is back in bars, restaurants, kitchens and feature walls.
Choose bronze when the mirror is part of the decoration: a bar back, a joinery panel, a feature wall behind a sideboard.
Dark grey
A cool, smoky reflection. It is darker than bronze and has no warmth, which suits black tapware, charcoal and stone. It adds depth to a room without brightening it.
Choose dark grey for modern bathrooms, wardrobe doors and bedheads where a silver mirror would feel too bright.
Why the tinted mirrors are toughened
Our bronze and dark grey mirrors are supplied toughened. That makes them a safety glass, which is useful low down on walls and on doors. The trade-off is that toughened glass cannot be cut, drilled or trimmed afterwards, so every measurement has to be right when you order.
Quick comparison
| Silver | Bronze | Dark grey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection | True colour | Warm | Cool, dark |
| Thickness | 4mm or 6mm | 6mm | 6mm |
| Toughened | No | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Everyday mirrors | Feature walls, bars | Modern bathrooms, doors |