A Softer Geometry for the Bathroom with NAVADO Adeline
Keep the straight lines of the vanity and tilework, then introduce one shape with clipped corners. Above a basin in a British terrace or a European apartment, an octagonal mirror can soften the grid of the wall while its flat top and base still echo the joinery.
The NAVADO Adeline octagonal mirror measures 80 × 80 cm overall. NAVADO describes a frame of clear mirror glass with eight bevelled sides assembled by hand. The three catalogue images are styling illustrations of the Adeline.
Set the octagon against the tile joints
Mark out the mirror at full size, including the clipped corners, before settling on the tile layout. Start with the mirror centred on the basin you actually use. If the tap and the vanity have different centrelines, compare both positions from the doorway and from directly in front of the basin. A vertical grout line just beside a corner can make the arrangement look slightly off. Moving the tile layout or the mirror position a little may give the outline more breathing room.
The 80 cm measurement includes the bevelled frame. Ask for the clear viewing dimensions if two people of different heights will use the basin. Try the proposed position in the room with the tap and any shelf marked out before drilling.
Let the bevels catch light from the side
Look at the wall with daylight coming from the side, then try the evening lighting. A bevel reflects at a different angle from the main mirror, so one segment may flash bright while its neighbour stays quiet. When testing a proposed wall light, look at both the frame and your face from the basin. A striking edge reflection can sit alongside an uncomfortable bright spot in the central glass. Adjust the position of the light until both views work.
Read the craftsmanship at the corners
Follow the bright line of the bevel around an angled corner. Each adjoining edge contributes to the outline, so the way the pieces meet determines whether the frame reads as one continuous shape. The handwork is in keeping the facets visually balanced and the joins orderly, particularly where a sloping side meets a straight one. Against deep green tiles, that edge becomes a strong accent. Against pale stone, it is quieter and comes forward as the light moves.
Take a straight-on photo of your basin wall and a second from the doorway. Use both when comparing the Adeline with your tile and lighting samples.