Bask in reflected glory with a quality mirror

Ikea has come up with a mirror that pays you a compliment, thanks to ingenious technology that can ‘sense’ what you look like, how you’re dressed and then tailors its comment to suit.

It might be just what you need after the sweating and stressing of trying to put one of its shelving units together, though I’m not sure how long it would take before the novelty wears off, especially on a day when an all too obvious spot on your nose is immune to concealer.

No bathroom can be without a mirror, however, for the practical purposes of shaving, hair styling and make-up application. (Alternatively, if you want to maintain a pristine bathroom, but live with teenagers, then omit the mirror — it confines the make-up mess to their bedroom.) And in the bedroom or hall, a full-length mirror tells you your tie is straight and your outfit is cohesive.