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by Vivian Garzon

How a Bathroom Mirror Cabinet with Lights Can Brighten Your Space

How a Bathroom Mirror Cabinet with Lights Can Brighten Your Space

Bathroom lighting can make or break the atmosphere of your space. A poorly lit bathroom feels dim and cramped, while well-planned lighting can make it look larger, more inviting, and a lot more functional. Enter bathroom mirror cabinets with lights – the ultimate bathroom fixture that combines style, storage, and lighting to take your bathroom space to the next level. Here’s how this simple upgrade can brighten your space and transform your daily routine.

1. Illuminates Your Bathroom Perfectly

Built-in lighting on a mirror cabinet provides direct, even illumination, which is great for grooming, your skincare routine, and applying makeup. You don’t have to put up with awkward shadows from overhead lights – or lights that are simply too bright. With LED lighting, you can enjoy clean, clear lighting exactly where you need it.

Top Pick: The Vienna LED Shaving Cabinet offers gorgeous LED lighting, perfect for modern bathrooms needing that extra glow.


Precise lighting, when and where you need it most. 

2. Makes Your Bathroom Feel Larger

Good lighting paired with a bathroom mirror cabinet creates the illusion of a bigger, more open bathroom. The reflected light bounces around the room, instantly making it feel brighter and more spacious.

  • Pro Tip: Position your mirror cabinet with lights opposite a window (if possible) to maximise natural light reflection.
  • Style Pick: The Aulic Arch Shaving Cabinet range combines soft curves with LED lighting to bring both elegance and brightness to compact spaces.

Open up your bathroom with a mirror cabinet with lights! SHOP THE LOOK. 

3. Adjustable Lighting for Any Time of Day

Many bathroom mirror cabinets with lights come with adjustable brightness settings, giving you the flexibility to create different moods. Use bright, white light for mornings and softer, dimmer lighting for relaxing evenings.

  • Why It’s Great: You can customise the atmosphere of your bathroom depending on the time of day or your mood.
  • Feature Highlight: Look for features like dimmable lighting for complete control over your lighting.

4. Combines Light and Storage

Beyond providing light, bathroom mirror cabinets offer smart storage for your bathroom essentials. Adjustable shelves inside keep everything organised and within easy reach, while the lighting ensures you can find what you need, even during early mornings or late nights.

5. Saves Energy with Smart Features

Many modern bathroom mirror cabinets with lights are designed to be energy-efficient. Features like auto cut-off timers and long-lasting LEDs ensure you’re saving energy while enjoying better lighting.

  • Why It’s Worth It: You get powerful illumination without worrying about running up your electricity bill.
  • Feature Highlight: Buildmat’s LED Shaving Cabinets include features like auto cut-off after 1.5 hours, so you never have to worry about forgetting to turn off the lights.

Enjoy additional light without worrying about your energy bills. SHOP THE LOOK.  

6. Adds a Touch of Luxury

There’s no denying that a well-lit mirror cabinet brings a luxurious vibe to your bathroom. It’s a simple addition that makes your space feel more high-end and thoughtfully designed.

  • Style Tip: Pair your LED mirror cabinet with premium tapware from Buildmat’s tapware collection to create a cohesive and elevated look.

7. Easy to Use and Easy to Love

With features like touchless sensors and auto demisters, LED mirror cabinets are incredibly user-friendly. No more wiping down fogged-up mirrors or fumbling for light switches – they’re designed to make your mornings smoother.

Brighten Your Bathroom with LED Mirror Cabinets 

A bathroom mirror cabinet with lights creates a brighter, more inviting bathroom that’s both functional and stylish. Whether you want to make your bathroom feel bigger, streamline your routine, or add a touch of luxury, a bathroom mirror cabinet with lights is a smart investment.

Ready to brighten up your bathroom? Explore Buildmat’s collection of LED mirror cabinets to find the perfect blend of light, storage, and style for your space.