What size LED mirror for a 900mm vanity?
What size LED mirror for a 900mm vanity?
For a 900mm vanity, specify a 700–800mm diameter round mirror or the VLM-02 (700×700mm). That is the standard builder spec across Australian volume residential. The rule is 10–20% narrower than the vanity — a mirror that overhangs the basin edges looks unanchored and proportionally wrong.
Why 700–800mm and not wider
A 900mm vanity has a usable wall width of roughly 850–900mm between taps, side walls, or adjacent elements. A mirror at 700–800mm sits centred with visible wall margin on each side. That margin is what gives the installation a finished, considered look rather than a mirror crammed edge-to-edge.
Going to 900mm on a 900mm vanity is technically possible but it eliminates the breathing room. In a compact ensuite, that reads as a tight fit. In a master, it can work if the wall space is generous — but the VLM-04 at 700mm is more often specified for 1200mm+ vanities.
Round vs other shapes for a 900mm vanity
Round is the dominant shape for standard 900mm vanity installs because it fits the vanity width without needing precise horizontal alignment. A 700mm round mirror centred over a 900mm vanity gives 100mm clearance on each side — proportionally clean, installer-friendly, and forgiving of minor wall offsets.
If the brief calls for a feature mirror, the VLFR-01 round framed at 700×700mm is a viable alternative. It reads wider than tall, which suits a landscape vanity position. The arch shape (VLM-07) is less common on 900mm vanities — the taller-than-wide format works better over a single basin in a narrow ensuite than over a wide vanity.
For a 900mm vanity with a single basin, a round round mirror is the lowest-risk specification. It fits, it centres, and it matches a wide range of tile and fixture schemes without requiring design sign-off from the homeowner.
VLM-02 specification summary for 900mm vanity installs
The VLM-02 is 700×700mm, 18W, with a halo-lit sandblasted edge. It runs dual CCT (2700K warm / 4000K cool) and includes an integrated demister pad as standard. Fixing uses integrated keyhole slots on the rear frame — no visible hardware, no additional backplate required.
Weight is 4.2kg. Stud fixing is preferred; for plasterboard-only walls, use butterfly anchors rated to minimum 3× the mirror weight. Power connection is either a 1.5m AU plug cord (GPO required behind mirror) or hardwire pigtail — both included in the box.
What if the vanity is a custom joinery piece at 920mm or 950mm
Custom joinery often deviates from standard module sizes. The rule still applies: specify a mirror 10–20% narrower than the actual vanity top measurement. A 920mm joinery piece takes a 700–750mm mirror comfortably. A 950mm joinery piece takes a 700–800mm mirror. There is no functional reason to push the mirror right to the vanity edge unless the design specifically calls for a full-width look, which is more common in rectangular mirrors over wide vanities than in round or oval shapes.
Small bathrooms and compact ensuites
In a compact ensuite where the 900mm vanity is close to a side wall or a shower screen, the 700mm round is still the right call. Dropping to 600mm reads undersized against a 900mm vanity — the proportional imbalance is noticeable. The small mirror range covers 600mm and below, which is generally appropriate for 750mm vanities and powder rooms rather than 900mm standard ensuites.
Height placement
Mirror centre height is typically set at 1600–1650mm from finished floor level for a standard-height user. In project homes, the default is 1600mm centre for a round mirror — this covers the sight line for most adults. For custom homes, adjust to the occupant’s height if known. The VLM-02 at 700mm diameter centred at 1600mm sits with its base at 1250mm and its top at 1950mm — clear of most standard downlight positions and above the tiled splashback zone.
Ordering and lead time
VLM-02 stock is held in the VUELUXE Australian warehouse. Standard lead time for trade account holders is 2–5 business days metro, 5–10 business days regional. For multi-unit projects, contact VUELUXE to discuss volume pricing and consolidated delivery schedules. Full specifications, fixing dimensions, and electrical diagrams are available in the specification hub.
Summary
- 900mm vanity: specify 700–800mm mirror
- VLM-02 (700×700mm) is the standard builder spec
- 10–20% narrower than vanity is the proportioning rule
- Round is the lowest-risk shape for standard installs
- Demister included as standard on VLM-02
- GPO or hardwire — both options included in box