Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Creative Ways to Use Mirrors in Your Home

How do I match a     mirror to my decor?

In order for a mirror to match your existing decor, you need to     choose the frame carefully.

• Wooden frame complement rustic and     industrial environments well, especially when the wood is accented with     distressed elements.  ONE     Farmhouse aesthetic Also benefits from a wood     frame – in fact, grouping mirrors is an excellent way to make a     statement.  Using two or more wooden     framed mirrors in a room or hallway will help blend your new mirror with your     existing style.

• Metal frame Bring a clean, almost     clinical feeling to a room – ideal for an aesthetic that is particularly     neat, such as modern and minimalist     environments.  When you     have fun with a mirror and want to add a little more flavor to it     versatile spaceChoose a more artistic mirror     frame.  You can find beautiful     hand-painted metal frames that will add a distinctive look to your home, or     if you want to simplify an already busy bohemian space, choose     a simple gold or rose gold frame Bring structure     to the room.

What makes a quality     mirror?

There are three main aspects of a mirror to look out for when     purchasing a quality piece that will last.      The glass quality, the thickness of the mirror, and the silvering of     the mirror make the difference between a mirror that you can consider a     one-way mirror and one that you want to appreciate.

• Good glass quality is flat and reflects precisely,     without distortion – So if you notice even a     mild fun house effect, keep shopping.
• The ideal thickness of a mirror is a quarter of an     inch – This thickness will not deform a reflection even if it     is placed on a non-flat wall.
•         Mirror silver plating is the chemical coating     used to finish a mirror.  Quality     pieces are generously coated to form a tough and clear layer that will     last.

How do you use     differently shaped mirrors?

Choosing the right shape of a mirror is just as important as its     placement.  Of course, traditional     rectangular mirrors can be used, but you can create a more dramatic effect by     choosing a unique mirror shape that compliments your space.

• A room with a soft, feminine feel that is filled with shabby chic     decor is well complimented by an oval mirror or a flirty     shapelike a quatrefoil.
• To complement the masculine interior, you can stick to standard     shapes such as Rectangles and squares – The     frames make the statement here.  Choose     a wood or brass frame for a complementary accent.
• For minimalist environments, choose a barely-there metal frame so     that the mirror’s functionality is in the spotlight – shapes with strong     lines work best Trapezoid, parallelogram and right     triangles.
• In a versatile environment, you have the freedom to play with     different shapes – strong lines and smooth curves alike!  To attempt a diamond     shape for an improved feeling, Scallop     shape To convey personality, or     Circles to keep it simple but fun     nonetheless.

How     can you best complement different rooms with mirrors?

Have you ever walked into a room with large mirrors and thought it     was much bigger until you caught your own reflection?  Mirrors can create an optical illusion and     instantly double the perceived space of any room.

• ONE Hall can be expanded with a slim     mirror at the other end.
• A square mirror looks great in one     foyer when placed directly over a simple console     table.
• Small accent mirrors can be used in yours bathroom     to enhance the space with light and style.
• Floor mirrors with thick, lacquered wooden frames are a great     addition to the bedroomThis is where you can     check your outfit before heading out the door.

Should i     buy more than one mirror?

Mirrors are perfect for framing a view.  So when you use them in pairs they create a     sense of balance and harmony and they reflect the other side of a room     beautifully.  If you use mirrors in     pairs you can create an organized atmosphere –     But a room with bohemian decor can also benefit from symmetry.  Uniquely shaped mirrors or those with     colorful decorations can also be displayed in pairs complete a     versatile environment.

How do     you use small mirrors in an open space?

Apart from symmetrical pairings, you can also place several     mirrors of the same size next to and opposite one another.  Similar to a collage of paintings, you can     create a collage of mirrors in every room to     liven it up.  For a more funky design,     choose different shapes and different frames – you can stick to a color     palette to invite a little congruence or they can mismatch for an exclusive     look that stays true to you.

How do I buy a     wing mirror?

While you might have thought mirrors were only for indoor use,     we’d like to tell you that they look amazing outdoors too!  For example, if you have a north-facing     outdoor area that limits light, proper placement of a mirror can reflect     light back into the room, making it brighter and more welcoming.    

Arched, window-shaped mirrors are popular exterior     pieces – They combine indoor and outdoor life in a wonderful     way and add a touch of style to your garden.      Choose a frame that can withstand changing weather conditions such as     metal or wood.  Invest in for a long     life Mirror edge sealing to prevent the mirror     from blackening.

How can you     brighten a room with a mirror?

Let light be with strategic mirror placement –     Wherever light shines through, place your mirror on the     opposite side to create a reflection of the source.  The combination of mirrors with artificial     light sources can also serve this purpose.      If you want a more subtle effect, incorporate reflective furniture     into a room.  For example, a chest with     reflective drawers is restrained and brightens up the room.

Floor     level vs.  Wall mirror – which is     better?

Floor mirror are fantastic additions     to any decor, vintage, minimalist or modern.      Since floor mirrors are not attached to anything, You     can reposition them at any time to use sunlight in every     room.  Framed options are a piece of     furniture in themselves, while frameless mirrors are can be     easily stowed away when not in use.

Wall mirror are more decorative,     often playfully shaped with frames that provide a lively accent.  So the placement of wall mirrors is fixed     The way the daylight plays will change from     morning to afternoon.  Ultimately,     floor mirrors are best if you want head-to-toe reflection, and wall mirrors     are Excellent for the design of a     room.

How     do you make a mirror the center of a room?

If your living room doesn’t already have a built-in focal point     like a fireplace, you can create one with a mirror.  Just choose a mirror with a     richly carved frame and place it in the middle of the room –     structure your furniture around it and voila!      You have your focus.

Mirrors are like a secret ingredient that can completely     change the “taste” of any interior design recipe.  The possibilities for using mirrors are     endless and with some of our best tips, we hope to have inspired your     creative mind for the next upgrades of your room.  Make sure to add up the light, add     symmetry, add drama or open up space and create depth with calculated     placements!