Using mirrors is one of my favorite ways to lighten and brighten your
home interior. Mirrors reflect light into a space to visually expand
and enliven the decor. They are extremely versatile and can be used in
just about every room in your home. Well-placed mirrors will visually
increase the size of your home, making it feel larger than it really is.
Add mirrors to any room you want to visually expand. To make a room
feel larger, place a mirror opposite a window wall. The mirror will
multiply the view, creating the effect of another window. Be sure that
the view the mirror is reflecting is a pleasant one that you want to see
more of. For example, a colorful view from your yard will add color,
beauty and light when reflected in a mirror.
Entries and foyers are a great place to add a mirror. This is the
first place that guests see when they enter your home, so it’s a great
place to set a warm and inviting tone. Adding a mirror above a console
table or chest will brighten your entry by reflecting light. A
beautifully framed mirror will create a focal point in your entry, as
well as a welcoming feeling. Add a buffet lamp for additional light, a
vase of flowers for color, and a candle for atmosphere, and your guests
will feel welcome the minute they enter your home. It’s also a great
place to give yourself a final check just before leaving home.
Bathrooms are another great place to use mirrors. A beautifully
framed mirror will add personality and drama to your powder room. The
powder room is often used by guests, and they will surely notice a
mirror with a unique and stylish frame. You can use a bold and gorgeous
mirror to create a focal point in your powder room or guest bath. Other
bathrooms in the house will also benefit from the use of framed mirrors.
The function of a mirror in a bathroom is to accurately show your
reflection. Why not use that mirror to create a statement at the same
time? And don’t limit your thinking to rectangular shaped mirrors.
Mirrors are available in many beautiful shapes including round, square,
oval, hexagonal, and arched, to name a few. Just make sure that the
mirrors you select complement your decor and are proportional to the
space.
Hallways can definitely benefit from the addition of mirrors. Long
hallways are often dark and visually boring. Groupings of mirrors help
to distract the eye and brighten the darkness. Since these mirrors
aren’t needed to functionally show your reflection, think of them as
art, and use smaller mirrors in groupings that have unique and unusual
frames.
Another method of using mirrors is called fragmentation. You can
place several long, narrow mirrors side by side, each separated by a
couple of inches. This comforting repetition is pleasing to the eye and
adds interest. Reflections in the mirrors won’t capture a continuous
view of an interior, but rather fragments of it, creating a unique
effect. By using different shapes of mirrors dramatic effects can be
accomplished.
Start by adding mirrors to one area of your home and continue from
there. You’ll be thrilled to see how much a few mirrors can do to add to
the warmth and brightness in your home.
If you’re looking for unique and beautiful mirrors that will add
beauty to your home, take a look at the large selection of mirrors on
our
Innovations Home Decor website.
I’ve personally selected each and every one. There are traditional,
contemporary, rustic, and whimsical pieces to choose from – something
for everyone.
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