One thing that every bathroom surely needs is a vanity mirror, and there is no reason for you not to have an adequate one. In addition to the standard vanity mirror above the sink, many homeowners also opt for an extra “extension” mirror which can be placed anywhere on the wall. Extension mirrors for bathrooms are increasing in popularity, because people are discovering how versatile and useful they can be.

So what is an extension mirror? It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like: a mirror mounted on an extendable arm that can be adjusted to put the mirror wherever you want it to be. Also, many extension mirrors have a flippable face which is double sided. On one side is a normal mirror with no magnification, while of the other side is another mirror with 3-5x magnification, mostly used for increased precision when applying makeup. Many extension mirrors also feature an additional light which helps in low light conditions. Some also have a double extension arm with a swivel to allow to even more precise positioning of the mirror. Other types of extension arms are known as scissor arms, due to the unique scissor-like mechanical motion of the arm. Extension mirrors for bathrooms are often made of chrome, but may also be made of nickel, copper, wood, or one of a wide variety of materials.

While you can find extension wall mirrors for under $100, you might want to consider paying a little more and going for a higher quality model. Not only will a pricier mirror set usually look better, but it will probably also last much longer and be more resistant to wear and tear.

Probably the best place to go mirror shopping is on the internet, since the selection of products available is so vast that you will almost assuredly be able to find exactly what you are looking for. If you aren’t comfortable shopping online, then you might want to consider looking around local home improvement stores to see what they have to offer.