Arch-Top Framed Mirrors with Gold Trim

An arch-top mirror softens a vanity wall with a curved silhouette instead of the usual hard rectangle. In a brushed-gold metal frame at around 600 x 900mm, it becomes a decorative feature in its own right — the sort of piece that lifts a simple bathroom into something more considered.

Why an arch shape works

The rounded top of an arch mirror echoes archways, niches and curved tapware, and it breaks up the straight lines of tiling and joinery. Above a single basin it reads as intentional and slightly boutique. Because the curve draws the eye upward, an arch can also make a room with a standard ceiling feel a touch taller.

Brushed gold as a feature finish

A brushed-gold frame carries warmth and a hint of luxury without the glare of a polished finish. It pairs beautifully with warm-white or stone-look vanities and coordinates with brushed-brass or gold tapware. Treat it as the standout element on the wall — keep the surrounding fittings simpler so the frame does the talking.

Placing an arch mirror

Centre the mirror over the basin and set the height so the widest part of the arch sits at eyeline. Leave clear space above for the curve to breathe rather than crowding it under a shelf or light. A single downlight or a discreet wall light either side flatters the gold without competing with it.

See a feature mirror in person

Adding a statement piece to a bathroom near Wollongong? You can explore a range of bathroom mirrors at Just Bathrooms, a local showroom, to see arched shapes and gold tones in the flesh.