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A store-bought mirror is fast and inexpensive, and for a hallway or an entry table it’s often all you need. For a bathroom vanity, a mirror wall, a home gym or anywhere the mirror has to fit a specific space, a custom mirror usually looks and works better. Here’s how they compare.
| Store-bought mirror | Custom mirror | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Standard sizes only | Cut to your exact space |
| Fit | Often leaves gaps around cabinets or lights | Lines up with vanities, lights and walls |
| Large mirrors | Limited, heavy to handle | Full walls, gyms and floor-to-ceiling |
| Edges and shapes | Standard | Polished edges, bevels, custom shapes and cutouts |
| Framing | Pre-framed or none | Framed to match your space, or frameless |
| Lighting | Some lighted models | LED and backlit options built in |
| Installation | Hang it yourself | Measured, mounted and anchored by pros |
A standard mirror almost never fits a vanity exactly. You end up with an awkward gap on each side, or a mirror that fights with the light fixture or medicine cabinet. A custom mirror is measured on site and cut to fit, so it lines up with the vanity, backsplash and lighting.
Mirror walls, home gym mirrors and oversized vanity mirrors are heavy. They need proper anchoring and support, and they have to be set perfectly level and flat. A mirror that isn’t flat distorts your reflection. We cover the process in our guide on how custom mirrors are installed.
With a custom mirror you pick the details: a polished or beveled edge, a custom shape, cutouts for outlets or fixtures, and a frame to match your room. We also do mirror framing, which adds a finished frame around an existing builder-grade mirror so you don’t have to replace it. For a modern look, LED and backlit mirrors give soft, even light that’s great for getting ready.
Often, yes. Mirror framing adds a finished frame around an existing wall mirror, which is a big upgrade for builder-grade bathroom mirrors.
Read our guide on what size mirror to get for a bathroom vanity.
Yes. We install large wall mirrors for home gyms.
Want a mirror that actually fits? Call CFG at 561-989-8373 or visit our Boca Raton showroom for a free estimate.
We install custom mirrors across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs and the rest of Palm Beach and Broward County.