A recessed mirror cabinet sits into the wall rather than on it. You get storage behind the mirror without a cabinet sticking out over the basin, which makes it a popular choice for smaller bathrooms and for clean, built-in designs. This guide covers what to check before you buy, and which of our LED mirror cabinets can be recessed.
Why choose a recessed mirror cabinet?
- More space: the cabinet sits within the wall, so it does not crowd the basin.
- A flush, built-in look: it suits the built-in technology trend in modern bathrooms.
- Hidden storage: toiletries stay behind the mirror, keeping the bathroom clutter-free.
What to check before you buy
- Plan it early: a recess has to be built into the wall, so it is easiest during a renovation or new build, before the walls are finished.
- Wall depth: check the cabinet's dimensions on the product page and make sure the wall can take a recess of that size.
- Electrics: an LED mirror cabinet with a shaver socket is connected to mains power, so it must be installed by a qualified electrician.
- Bathroom zones: our LED mirror cabinets are IP44 rated for bathroom zone 2. Check where yours can go with our bathroom zones and IP ratings guide.
Sensio LED mirror cabinets you can recess
Eclipse LED Mirror Cabinet
Eclipse is designed for recessed installation. It is edge-lit in a black finish, in 500mm x 700mm or 600mm x 700mm. It has TrioTone® light that switches between warm, natural and cool white with dimmable LEDs, a demister pad, a built-in shaver socket with USB port, soft-close hinges, two adjustable glass shelves and a touch sensor switch.
Marella LED Mirror Cabinet
Marella can be surface mounted or recessed, so it suits either build. It is front-lit in silver, in 500mm x 700mm or 600mm x 700mm. It has TrioTone® light with dimmable LEDs, a demister pad, a shaver socket with USB and Type C ports, soft-close hinges, two adjustable glass shelves and a touch sensor switch.
Both are IP44 rated and carry our 7 year bathroom guarantee. See all our LED mirror cabinets.
Edge-lit or front-lit?
Edge-lit light, as on Eclipse, gives glare-free light and casts a soft glow onto the surrounding wall. Front-lit light, as on Marella, puts light on your face for close-up tasks like shaving and make-up. Read more in our guide to choosing an LED bathroom mirror.
Recessed mirror cabinets: FAQs
Can any mirror cabinet be recessed?
No. Only cabinets designed for it should be recessed. Eclipse is designed for recessed installation, and Marella can be fitted either recessed or surface mounted.
Do I need an electrician to fit an LED mirror cabinet?
Yes. A mains powered LED mirror cabinet with a shaver socket must be connected by a qualified electrician. If you cannot wire in a cabinet, see our battery operated LED bathroom mirrors and cabinets.
Do recessed mirror cabinets steam up?
Eclipse and Marella both have an integrated demister pad to keep the mirror clear of steam.
What guarantee do Sensio mirror cabinets have?
Our LED mirror cabinets carry our 7 year bathroom guarantee.
