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Custom Mirrors vs Store-Bought Mirrors: When Is Custom Worth It?

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.

Custom vs Store-Bought at a Glance

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

Fit Is the Biggest Difference

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.

Big Mirrors Need Pro Installation

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.

Framing, Edges and LED Options

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.

When Store-Bought Makes Sense

  • A decorative mirror in a hallway, entry or bedroom
  • A standard-size space with no fixtures to work around
  • A quick, low-cost update

When Custom Makes Sense

  • Bathroom vanities, especially double vanities
  • Mirror walls in living rooms, dining rooms or entryways
  • Home gyms
  • Closets and dressing areas
  • Anywhere you want LED lighting, a custom shape or an exact fit

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you frame the mirror I already have?

Often, yes. Mirror framing adds a finished frame around an existing wall mirror, which is a big upgrade for builder-grade bathroom mirrors.

How do I choose the right size mirror for my vanity?

Read our guide on what size mirror to get for a bathroom vanity.

Do you install gym mirrors?

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.

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CFG’s Quality Custom Mirrors

Shower doors are what we’re most known for here at CFG. Moreover, we’re also well-renowned throughout South Florida for our custom glass services which have been relied on for enclosures built for wine cellars, stair railings, and much more. But other than these features, our services extend beyond just custom glass. In fact, we here at CFG also offer custom mirror services, granting clients the opportunity to accessorize their properties in any way they see fit.

Our custom mirror services are efficient and you can trust that with them, your property’s latest inclusion will bring out the very best of your interior space.

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Increased Appeal

Having custom mirrors installed in your home will surely help to beautify your home.

It can be embarrassing to have guests over and they see that your bathroom or areas of your property are lacking in style. With a custom mirror fabricated by our expert team, we can guarantee you that the appeal of your property’s interior will increase drastically.

Increased Property Value

The inclusion of newly installed custom mirrors will increase the appeal of your property’s interior, resulting in a likely increase in property value.

Your property isn’t just meant for occupying space. It’s also an investment that will give you tremendous profit or loss depending on how well you treat it. Having it fitted with newly fabricated custom mirrors will surely increase it, causing potential investors to acknowledge the worth of your real estate.

Low Maintenance

Mirrors generally don’t require much maintenance, especially when they’re new. Older mirrors are typically worn down after numerous years of use, causing them to be much more difficult to maintain for their appeal.

With our Custom Mirror services, your new mirror will be fabricated with the highest quality materials, allowing you to enjoy its presence and use without the much-needed maintenance that’s often required.

Call CFG Today For Their Custom Mirror Services

Don’t wait another minute, call the experts today at CFG for their custom mirror services in South Florida. With the installation of custom mirrors in your home, you can trust that you’ll receive all the aforementioned benefits. Moreover, you can also trust that such a service will be performed efficiently and with no issues at all with CFG, guaranteeing a spot on their ever-growing list of satisfied customers. For any inquiries, you may call us at 561.989.8373 or visit our contact page.