6 Decorating Tips for Your In-Home Mirrors
6 Decorating Tips for
Your In-Home Mirrors
There are many decorative tips and tricks one can do with
mirrors. In this post, we will look at the best way to utilize mirrors in your
home. While mirrors are a highly functional piece of home décor, there are many
ways to expand their functionality, while expanding the beauty in your home.
1. Mirrored Art Collection
One thing you can do if you have an art collection, is to
place your mirror directly across from your pieces of art. While it might not
look like you own your very own museum, it does add an effect of an art gallery
to your walls. In the above photo, you can see how the mirror placement results
in the pictures and art being reflected on the wall. Two Mona Lisa’s are better
than one.
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2. Create the Effect of Another Window
If your home does not get as much sunlight as you would
like, place a mirror directly across from a window. This will give the effect
of having a second window in your room, and a brighter room is a more spacious-looking
room. This tip is very useful in smaller studio apartments and condos that
don’t make the most of natural light, while extending reality.
3. Go Floral
Getting the mirror is one thing, but deciding what to place
in front of it is another. Often times a floral arrangement, or another piece
of decorative art in front of the mirror will add a beautiful touch to your
room. This is especially important when hanging a mirror above your fireplace
mantel. Decorative mirrors work best with floral.
4. Going Full Length, Without The Installation
One thing you may not be up for is having a wall mirror
custom installed into your home. This will involve having a custom-fitted
mirror installed by a glass and mirror company’s installers. If you’re not
looking for that kind of hassle, consider a very large, decorative wall mirror.
If you go big enough, you can simply lean it up against the wall.
5. Do It Yourself!
Do It Yourself verses Buy it Like Everyone Else. Here’s an
example of nearly identical mirrors. Can you guess which one cost $25 to make
and the other is a several hundred dollar designer mirror? They’re both trendy
and will add uniqueness to your room. And the good thing about doing it
yourself aside from saving money is that you’re the designer. Make it your own.
6. Double the Size of a Room
Mirrors can also be used to double the size of a room. A
wall-length mirror placed at the end of room will double its perceived space.
This may require a custom mirrored wall installation, but the results will make
your space look twice as roomy.
Lastly, think outside the box. Glass and mirror companies
can now do custom-cut mirrors. This means in any geometric shape you can think
of. Mirrors can be cut to any template; this means you can truly have a one of
a kind mirror piece in your home.
About the Author
Shahab Shokouhi is a Writer at Dulles Glass and Mirror -- a manufacturer of commercial and residential glass
products including tempered glass, replacement glass, and shower doors.
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