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Decorating with mirrors has more benefits than just giving you a place to check your outfit. A wonderfully versatile design feature, they add instant glamor and interest while also increasing natural light and maximizing the sense of space in your home.

One of the easiest decorating ideas, adding a mirror to any room in your home can have a significant impact on the appearance of the space. However, this is only true if you know the tricks of the trade to position them correctly and choose the right weight of frame and frame design.

'In terms of functionality, a mirror can be used to spread natural light and to create the illusion of space.If you have a small living room, consider mounting a large mirror above a fireplace, or style leaning against a focal wall. To maximize light, position mirrors in areas where natural light shines to reflect the light to more dimly lit areas - making the overall space feel brighter throughout the day,’ says Anna Franklin, interior designer and founder of Stone House Collective .

For some rooms, decorating with mirrors will seem straightforward with the design and placement seeming natural. For example, a large, decorative mirror will always look great above fireplace ideas. And there is more to this than its aesthetic. If you're wondering why you should hang mirrors over your fireplace, then Feng Shui teaching may have the answer. This good-looking trick fills a space with good energy, especially when reflecting your garden, as this will fulfill the 'Creative Cycle'. 

However, in other spaces, such as the kitchen or even bedrooms it might be more of a challenge. ‘The opportunities are endless with mirrors because of the number of styles they come in. Because of their ability to reflect light, a mirror is an amazing focal point at the end of a narrow space. Pair it with a table and a plant and you have a beautiful vignette,’ says Esther Dormer, founder and interior designer at Esther Dormer .

Mirrors are also a must for small rooms. ‘Adding large mirrors or a mirrored wall can create the perception of depth, making even the smallest room feel larger than it is,’ recommends Ally Maloney Winzer, principal at Maloney Interiors .

1. Places mirrors opposite windows to maxmize light

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Position is key when it comes to decorating with mirrors. It is especially useful for small living room ideas or small dining room ideas where you are trying to increase natural light in the room.

‘Placing mirrors where the light naturally falls is one of the oldest but best tricks in the book, it enhances the natural light and makes the room appear much larger and brighter. A carefully placed mirror that is opposite a window will echo the natural light and greenery into a smaller room, helping to bring the outdoors in,’ says  Jen & Mar, Co-Founders of Interior Fox .

2. Consider the glass-style as well as the frame 

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When decorating with mirrors, there are lots of elements to consider. As well as thinking of the style of the frame and its placement, also think about the appearance of the glass. 

‘Mirrors are a viable alternative to expensive pictures, and function as works of art in their own right,’ explains Antiques Roadshow expert Marc Allum. ‘What most people would call ‘worn out’ is a joy to others. Where the silvering on a period mirror is very poor and degraded, making it rather redundant as a mirror, it is actually a decorators dream and even adds value.’

3. Add mirrored tiles to the kitchen

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Incorporating mirrors into your kitchen ideas can brighten the space, adding a glamorous touch to what can be cold and clinical. This is particularly true for small kitchen ideas where space and light is often at a premium. 

There are several different options for decorating with mirrors in your kitchen, from mirrors placed on the walls through to mirrored kitchen cabinet ideas. However, your backsplash offers the perfect opportunity to add a reflective surface into your kitchen ideas. A minimalist and flawless mirror is a great addition to modern kitchen ideas, alternatively patinated and antique backsplash ideas are perfect for traditional kitchen ideas. However, both of these options can be complicated to install and will require regular cleaning. For a less demanding option consider creating a decorative backsplash with mirrored tile backsplash ideas.

'This mirrored backsplash is so special. I wanted to create many points of unique interest in this kitchen, and using mirrors was a perfect way to do that. Mirrors add an element of high-gloss glamour to any space without it feeling overdone. I also decided to keep the mirror backsplash focused to the coffee bar area because a little bit of mirror here goes a long way,' says Malka Helft, designer at Think Chic Interiors .

4. Opt for accent mirrored furniture

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Decorating with mirrors is not just reserved for oval designs hung on the walls. Mirrors can be integrated into all styles of furniture from sideboards to bed frames
– each design gives their reflective qualities a new dimension and increases the benefit.

Of course, it is important to select your mirrored furniture carefully or else your look can quickly go from sophisticated to tacky. Keep mirrored furniture to a minimum, it should be an accent piece that is positioned in a prime location. 

Another consideration is its maintenance. While there are many methods for how to clean mirrors, you don't want to be having to wipe your furniture multiple times a day. Therefore, when considering a piece of mirrored furniture, opt for something that doesn't see a lot of traffic – an occasionally open set of drawers will fair much better than a desk.  Also consider a design that features fretwork or overlays, which breaks up the appearance of the mirror, making it seem more sophisticated while also disguising streaks and marks.

5. Decorate your bedroom with a mirrored headboard

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Occupying a large proportion of the wall space in your bedroom, your headboard offers the opportunity to add color, print and texture to your bedroom ideas. Acting as a focal point, your headboard also offers the perfect opportunity for decorating with mirrors.

When adding bedroom mirror ideas into your scheme, you must be cognisant of reflections, especially during the night – a wrongly placed mirror can reflect light towards where you are sleeping, disrupting your rest, or can quickly feel unsettling once the lights are turned out. By opting for a mirrored headboard, you have all the space and light increasing benefits by day, but it is practically invisible once you are in bed. Mirrored headboard ideas are also a great option for attic bedroom ideas, where wall space is limited.

Selecting a mirrored headboard with overlaid detailing also means that you don't have to worry about keeping the glass flawless as small marks and streaks will not be instantly obvious. 

6. Consider mirrored accessories for a touch of glamor

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When considering ways of decorating with mirrors, don't get too hung up on large scale additions – even the smallest mirrored accessories can make a difference to your space.  

'I love to use mirrors in more unexpected ways, such as here with a mirrored tray. It adds so much light and dimension to the coffee table, and creates some contrast. It's a low risk way to incorporate mirrors into your decor,' says Amy Leferink, designer at Interior Impressions .

7. Treat mirrors like artwork

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Consider decorating with mirrors in the same way you would add art to your walls. Opt for pretty frames and consider a layout inspired by gallery wall ideas.

'Mirrors can be treated like artwork, especially if you find ones that have some architectural details and bold design,' says Amy Leferink, designer at Interior Impressions. 'Here, using three very sculptural mirrors adds more than just light and reflection into the dining room. It's an easy, low-cost way to create a focal point on a wall and add visual intrigue.' 

8. Use mirrors to achieve a Regencycore aesthetic

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With shows such as the Bridgerton and The Crown as popular as ever, Regencycore is very of the moment with homeowners all wanted to add a little bit of elegance to their interiors. Decorating with mirrors is an easy and cost-effect way to embrace the trend. 

'To help create a Regencycore-inspired design statement, select a large-scale mirror with gilded, intricate framing details. You can lean this on a main wall in a living room or entryway to make it a focal design element and give it a moment of its own within your home,' says Anna.

9. Ensure the mirror's reflection is worthy

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‘When decorating with mirrors, we always recommend going for the largest mirror you can afford to make the most of every ray of light from your mirror’s reflection,' says Lucy St George of Rockett St George . 'Traditionally mirrors are often hung from the walls or placed on a mantlepiece to reflect your ceiling and opposite walls. So, make sure you consider what will be shown in the reflection and opt for a show-stopping chandelier or fabulous gallery wall of artwork to extend the wow factor. The clever trick of the reflection means you’ll now have two of these features, so the bolder and more beautiful, the better. '

10. Invest in bespoke glass panels for alcoves

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Alcoves are an extremely useful architectural space in a living room, they can be used for bookcases, displaying artwork, or, use them to brighten and reflect instead by decorating with mirrors.

‘Adding custom antiqued mirror wall panels in the recesses either side of the fireplace in a large living room creates a subtle reflective surface and a gentle, diffused light within the space,’ shares London-based interior designer, Henry Prideaux . ‘Using this verre églomisé technique is a lovely way of distracting the eye beyond the main elements and emphasising all the unexpected little vignettes within the room instead.’

11. Install a mirrored wall for impact

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While a large picture might overpower a room – and particularly a small room – a large mirror will do the opposite. As long as the frame isn't too bulky (more on that below), decorating with mirrors on a larger scale will only serve to make a room feel bigger and brighter, so dare to pick a design that's on the larger side rather than one with more modest proportions.  

And if there's little wall space to hang a mirror, a floor-standing mirror is a great way of decorating with mirror. However, if a dramatic impact is your goal, you can ask a specialist to fit an entire mirrored wall to double the size of your living room – visually, anyway. This clever design by VSP Interiors fits around the fire surround and the painting has been hung as if it's a normal wall, and the result is striking. 

Also note the symmetry created by the two chandeliers and sofas, this gives a structure to the scheme, you don’t want it to be too busy as it will reflect back in the mirrored wall.

12. Create a gallery wall of mirrors to create a vignette

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Not only is decorating with mirrors great for reflecting light, it can also give you the opportunity to create a vignette, especially when hung as a gallery, creating a light-reflecting, space-enhancing focal point. 

Round mirrors can also soften a space that's furnished with hard materials – and will be a better fit than square or rectangular pieces on an awkward-shaped wall.

13. Get the proportions of an overmantel mirror just right

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Getting the size of your mirror right is vital when decorating with mirrors – and going too small will be more of a design issue than choosing one that's too large for the space. 

So, when it comes to choosing a mirror for a mantelpiece, ensure that it is the same width as the mantel or just a few inches smaller on each side. To make a ceiling feel higher, be generous with the height of your mirror, too – note how the perfectly proportioned mirror in this living room designed by Katie McCrum Interior Design reaches just above the top shelves of the alcoves.

14. Ensure mirror placement is maximized

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Decorating with mirrors is a great way to enhance natural light and make the room appear larger and brighter. ‘A carefully placed mirror that is across from a window will echo the natural light and greenery into a smaller room, helping to bring the outdoors in,’ explains Jenna Choate, Co-Founder of interior design studio, Interior Fox.  

It’s also worth noting how a mirror can fit into a scheme – taking this image as an example, the slim black frame is followed through in the coffee table, window frames and artwork, creating a cohesive look that’s stylish to boot. 

15. Add a decorative touch between two windows

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The beauty of decorating with mirrors is that they come in all shapes and sizes, minimalist and maximalist. We mention placement above, and it’s not always about popping up a mirror in the obvious places like above the mantel, they can work fabulously well when placed in more obscure spots too.

This stunning vintage mirror with its ornate detailing perfectly reflects the rest of this living room scheme by interior designer Athena Calderone , tricking the eye into believing the space is larger than it is. 

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The larger the mirror, the more light you can bounce about and reflect back – which is the perfect antidote to a space that’s on the small side and lacking in light.  

We don’t just mean picking one that’s a basic rectangle either, be inventive and choose a design that has a decorative appeal – a beautiful curved top that mimics an old Victorian window pane will totally enhance your space from both a practical and style point of view. 

17. Pick a frame style to suit your scheme

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Frame weight is important when it comes to decorating with mirrors. Grand, sculpted, dense or dark-colored mirror frames are best suited to big mirrors in large, traditionally-styled rooms or to small mirrors that you've chosen to be a focal point (again, more on that below). 

In more contemporary spaces, mirrors with more subtle framing are a better choice. If your room is particularly small, frameless mirrors will enhance the space without impinging on it. 

18. Choose mirrors as a decorative element

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Consider approaching decorating with mirrors the same way you would pictures or painting – they should be a feature in themselves. They look particularly great in small bedroom ideas. So, if you have a space to fill in a room and have found a mirror with a beautiful frame, ensure it's displayed and positioned just like a picture would be – to be shown off.

19. Use a mirror to reflect light with clever positioning

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If a mirror's main function is to reflect light, its best position is adjacent to a window rather than opposite it – that way it can boost the maximum amount of light.

Decorating with mirrors is a great solution for light-starved rooms. Placing a lamp or wall light adjacent to or in front of a mirror can double its light-boosting effect. 

20. Get the mirror's height right

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Height is a key component for decorating with mirrors. When you hang a picture, you would usually place the mid-point of the art at eye-height – or around 5ft off the ground. Decorating with mirrors is subtly different: it needs to be positioned to provide the best reflection. In a hallway, this might mean at eye-height so that you can check your reflection before you leave the house; in a living space, it may hang higher to show off that wonderful light fitting. 

Having a piece of furniture below where a mirror hangs will affect its height too. Ideally, hang the mirror so that the bottom of the frame is nearer to the furniture below it than to the ceiling above, so that the connection between the furniture and the mirror is clear. Hang a mirror too high and it will feel disconnected from the rest of the room.

21. Set the tone of your scheme with a mirror

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The overmantel mirror has long been favored as a way to create a focal point when decorating with mirrors. It is a wonderful way to reflect the items on the mantlepiece and other items in the room, such as a beautiful light fitting. 

If you are choosing a mirror for a mantlepiece, its proportions are important – too small and it will look misplaced, so ensure it fills out at least two-thirds of the width of the mantelpiece.  

'By reflecting all the beautiful design details around you, mirrors work perfectly with lighting to set the tone in your scheme. From the subtle ambiance of side lights to the shadows that bounce off the walls, a show-stopping mirror enhances natural light and projects glowing reflections all around the room.

'With so many styles and sizes available, there are myriad of options for introducing the magic of mirrors to your home,' says Lucy St George of Rockett St George.

22. Use mirrors to make a small space feel bigger and brighter

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Alcove mirrors are less traditional way of decorating with mirrors but they have a distinct advantage – or two. First, they offer double the wall space for mirrors, so a small, dark living room will feel twice as bright as with a single mirror – and particularly the corner furthest from the window. 

Secondly, they offer the opportunity for table lamps to sit in front the mirrors on console tables, which means that when lit, artificial light has more of a brightening, space-enhancing effect, too.

23. Layer an ornate mirror over mirrored panelling

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Doubling up is a great and unusual way for decorating with mirrors. Artwork or even an ornate mirror looks fantastic hung on a mirrored wall. When creating a mirror for the backdrop of your wall decor ideas, it is important to consider the weight of the piece – contacting your glazier for advice or help on drilling through glass is a wise option.

24. Make a low ceiling feel higher and a small room larger

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A mirrored finish the front of fitted wardrobe is a fabulous idea when decorating with mirrors as it minimizes its impact of this large piece on the look and feel of a scheme. Decorating with mirrors also helps to create the illusion of spaciousness and is a great way to cheat the narrowing effect.

When used across a wall, it is vital to get the right mirror glass style for your space. Plain mirror glass is the practical choice, but if you want to create a vintage feel to a room, adding antiqued glass in panels or within a frame, such as in the kitchen above, will create more of a decorative effect, adding texture to a plain space.

25. Make a tiny bathroom feel larger with mirrored walls

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Decorating with mirrors is essential when designing small bathroom ideas. Designed in accordance with your small bathroom lighting ideas, they offer the perfect way to brighten and accentuate your space. 

This room is a superb example of how antiqued mirror glass can bring drama and atmosphere to a scheme, with panels featuring lightly foxed edges for further authenticity. 

The wall also makes this relatively small, low-ceilinged room feel much more spacious. 'Heavily antiqued mirror is currently on trend. It will utterly transform a room and bring real drama to any space,' says Rupert Bevan, managing director, Rupert Bevan .

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Of course, decorating with mirrors isn't reserved just for items you can hang – mirror panels can adhere to walls just like tiles do, and it's this mirror type that can be used really successfully in spaces you might not normally consider, such as for kitchen backsplashes, for floor-to-ceiling treatments in bathrooms, and even on doors.

27. Use mirrors in the garden to cheat a small space

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Decorating with mirrors in your garden is also a wonderful way to embrace the beauty of nature. Through the reflection of your outdoor mirror, you can essentially double up your plants to create a gorgeous, outdoor oasis with a tropical feel that will whisk you far away. It is a must for small garden ideas but will look great in larger garden designs. 

'Vintage and Crittall-style mirrors are personal favourite for me,' says Lucy St George of Rockett St George. 'These beautiful designs add structure and character to any setting and blend in beautifully amongst the other textures of the garden. Whether nestled amongst foliage or displayed against a rustic brick wall, a fabulous mirror helps to create your very own secret garden for enjoying the long, lazy days of summer.’

‘Mirrors are one of a few brilliant design tricks that we can steal from our interiors and introduce into the garden,' says Jane Rockett. 'In the same way as in the home, mirrors are perfect for creating additional space in smaller courtyards and patios by reflecting natural sunlight back into the garden.'

How do you decorate a room with a mirror?

To decorate a room with a mirror, you should treat it like you would a piece of art, choosing a position for it that really shows it off to best effect. Unlike a picture, though, a mirror's reflection needs to be carefully considered – that reflection will, in effect become a piece of art in itself. So, if you can position your mirror to reflect a beautiful view, fabulous architecture or a wonderful light fitting, you have got it just right.

Are mirrors on walls outdated?

No mirrors on wall are not outdated. In fact, quite the opposite is true – mirrors on walls are timeless pieces and important interior design elements that make small rooms in particular feel bigger and rooms starved of natural light feel brighter. We'd go so far as to say that no room should really be without a mirror. Pick on with an attractive frame and you have a decorative piece, too. 

How do you style a mirror in a living room?

There are many opportunities to style a mirror in a living room. The most natural way for decorating with mirrors in a living room is to position it over a fireplace or mantelpiece as doing so will instantly elevate a space that is already the focal point of the room.

‘Consider using mirrors in unexpected places and ways too. Try using a collection of decorative mirror to create a reflective and interesting reflective art wall. Try layering plants in front of corner wall mirror, the reflection makes your plants looking twice as lush, and since plants are often nearby windows, natural light reflections add openness to that space that can be both peaceful and beautiful,’ recommends Kara O'Connor, owner and lead designer of Kara O'Connor Interiors .

What is a good size for a floor mirror?

At least 36 inches is a good size for a floor mirror, this will enable you to be able to see a complete outfit in one glance.  

‘When decorating with mirrors, I always take scale into consideration first. If a mirror is intended to serve as a functional piece, such as a floor length mirror, make sure it's set at the right height and that you'd have proper room to step back and see feet to head. If it's hung too high, you're seeing knees to head!’ advises Kara O'Connor.

Having graduated with a first class degree in English Literature four years ago, Holly started her career as a features writer and sub-editor at Period Living magazine, Homes & Gardens' sister title. Working on Period Living brought with it insight into the complexities of owning and caring for period homes, from interior decorating through to choosing the right windows and the challenges of extending. This has led to a passion for traditional interiors, particularly the country-look. Writing for the Homes & Gardens website as a content editor, alongside regular features for Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors magazines, has enabled her to broaden her writing to incorporate her interests in gardening, wildlife and nature.  

Decorating Walls With Mirrors: Professional Tips To Know

Have you just acquired an apartment and you’re still not clear what kind of decor you’re going to fill in your new home? There will be an aspect that you can not forget. If you want to decorate your house with style then the latest trend you can use is wall mirrors. Decorating walls with mirrors really gives you an edge when it comes to having a modern home interior design!

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The art of mirror decoration

The decoration with mirrors is an art, actually. For many the use of a mirror is still limited to being able to see our faces while we dress in the bathroom. Or to have a reference point where we can look before leaving home to check that we are well dressed.

But honestly they make for excellent decorating ideas.

The possibilities of decoration with mirrors go beyond that. Since time immemorial, mirrors have been cultural elements. Sometimes even the protagonists of great stories that we all remember, such as snow-white and its ever-gentle “Mirror, Mirror”. If culture sees them as a powerful element, why not us?

The latest trends in decoration show that decorating walls with mirrors is a practical necessity. That way we can exploit all the characteristics of a house to the maximum, through the strategic placement of mirrors in one place or another.

However, everything will depend on the size, style, colour, shape, natural light of the room. And also the function that the mirror really has to play in that space. Sometimes they are simply there to make the place bigger and others to multiply the sensation of light. Yet, others are only mirrors to look at, but full of style and in harmony with us and our house.

For all this, below we will list ten key ideas with which you can transform your home with the simple placement of one or several mirrors. You want your home to be special and each corner to have its own voice? Take notes then!

Mirror ideas for your home

Visual tricks

Mirrors create a sense of space, absorb the image and light of a space and make it bounce. Thus, providing a double sensation in both brightness and depth. You could say that strategically placing a mirror in a place in the dining room would be like adding windows.

This is possible if we place the mirror facing one of the windows with more light and have a very wide view of the outside. In this way, the exterior will be inside our house, as well as all its light, converting a simple dining room in a beautiful viewpoint that will give us a pleasant feeling of well-being and spaciousness.

It is important to remember that one of the keys to the balance of the energy of a home is in its decoration. Specifically in the strategy of elements that distribute space and light. Therefore, by decorating with mirrors we will contribute to the harmony of the home and our interior.

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Large scale wall mirror: sometimes more is more

Surely you’ve always been told that less is more, right? Well, although this statement is entirely correct, if we want decorating walls with mirrors in a minimalist way, there are times when excess may also bring us more benefits. We explained it to you.

Imagine your living room. Surely it will have a table, some windows, furniture, lamps and some other door. Well, now imagine that one of the walls, preferably the one that is taller, wider and focused towards some window or point of light, is all full of mirrors. The feeling of space will multiply! Not to mention the elegance and distinction that will bring all these mirrors covering an entire wall.

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Also, if your dining room was small, the mirror mural will duplicate that space, extending the floor and ceiling. Although each house is different, therefore each room will have a different result when applying this wonderful decorative trick.

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Asymmetry in decorating walls with mirrors

You like puzzles? Imagine seeing your room divided into 20 parts or your own reflection? This is possible using a framed mirror. Of course, these types of mirrors are not ideal to be able to see your face well while you make up. You would have to be looking at each small square in order to have a sharper image of your face.

Its function is purely decorative, to bring dynamism and fun to the stay. They are often used strategically in hallways or walls that reflect a wide area. ANd just like that the puzzle effect is even greater.

The size always matters

At this point, something similar to a wall full of mirrors happens. Don’t be afraid to bet on a large mirror, preferably a mirror design that matches the stay and is also fashionable. If you have a small room you want to add depth to, a full body mirror is your best alternative.

You will be able to see that by placing a large mirror against the wall. Without hangers or feet, simply place a large mirror with an elegant frame supported by the main wall of the room. This way you will create a great amplitude, in addition to giving the place an undeniable romantic touch. They are also useful in narrow aisles of the house, which in appearance contribute nothing and are difficult to decorate. Placing a large mirror there will totally change that perception and all the attention will be on it.

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Mirrors as part of gallery

Another very original idea that is increasingly used among young married couples is to treat mirrors as decorative units within the same wall gallery.

For example, if you like illustrations with rustic frames and have some walls decorated with them, dare to introduce several mirrors to complement that wall. It will be enough to use similar frames for the mirrors and to place them to one or the other of the illustrations. As if everything were part of the same collection of pictures.

Without a doubt, it is a modern option that will fill your home with personality.

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The style always makes the difference

The appearance of a space will largely depend on the style with which it is decorated. It won’t make us feel the same going into a totally white room, full of light-toned wooden furniture and lace tablecloths! Compared to as if we went into another room with saturated colors and metal furniture, right? Well, so will the mirrors. They have to go in harmony with the environment. And if possible, apply a touch of contrast and distinction that balances all the elements.

For example we can place a mirror without frame, totally naked and polished in the center of a large living room. We will be transmitting elegance, sobriety and distinction. But on the other hand, if we want to create an intimate and thoughtful space, we can place a small mirror with a vintage-style golden frame that enhances that feeling of intimacy, typical of a room or a vanity.

The placement

This is a more technical aspect within decorating walls with mirrors, but it is not for that reason less important. Sometimes, a beautiful design mirror and also very expensive can be a real failure. Especially if we do not know how to place it. Height and reflection will always be the key. Unlike art paintings that always have to be at eye level, mirrors do not always meet this standard.

There are mirrors that obviously have to be at a height that allow us to observe our reflection. It’s true, but most of the time they should be at a height that allows them to capture as much light as possible. While also providing a sense of space by reflecting outside areas.

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Round compositions

Round wall mirrors, a valid option for any period and style. The rounded shapes have proven to be a very versatile option, bringing harmony and elegance wherever you put them. In addition, round shapes always give us more options to give free rein to creativity. Thus, being able to create funny compositions on a wall that before did not tell you anything.

Simply place five or six round mirrors, each of a different size but sharing the same frame, and you will get a beautiful glass mural whose meaning will vary depending on its reflection. Despite being considered an outdated design, any large-format round mirror will bring a touch of elegance and distinction to the room. Certainly a successful choice no matter what our style.

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Geometric shapes

Possibly, when you consider the choice of a mirror, the most common is that you think of rectangular mirror frame, round or with curled edges, but the truth is that there are many more options. The key is to be able to combine all elements well, at the same time that we bet on something much more innovative and only suitable for more modern decorations that like to bet big.

We are talking about mirrors with geometric patterns, certainly a choice that will fall in love with some and horrify others. It all depends on the person. But the truth is that a large mirror with a gold geometric frame and metallic reflections doesn’t sound so bad, right? It all depends on the environment.

Hanging mirrors, why not?

Sometimes a mirror doesn’t have to reflect anything, it doesn’t even have to attract attention. Sometimes, a set of small custom-made mirrors, whose main function is to hang at a key point in the house, can also be your destination.

Use the mirrors as if we were looking for a merely decorative element. Something that brings to the house a fair touch of elegance, but without having to obscure the rest of the elements. On this occasion, hanging mirrors would work very well as entryway mirrors. It would be a way to confirm that the expression of less is more also valid for decorating with mirrors.

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In conclusion, if what you needed a good reason to start decorating walls with mirrors, here it is. Mirror decorating is becoming more and more popular in interior decor, either because of its multiple design options or because of the number of features it can have, a wall full of mirrors can become your best ally.

Don’t hesitate any more!

6 techniques for decorating walls with mirrors

Apartment design

Wall decor with mirrors is one of the most widely known and universal methods of design art. At any time, mirrors in the interior were considered relevant and valuable. With their help, corridors and living rooms of palaces, as well as theater foyers, were trimmed. In past centuries, mirrors were a luxury that was available only to very wealthy people, as a result of which the mirror decor automatically made the room rich or, in other words, elite. The tradition of decorating walls with mirrors is still popular today. Adding wall mirrors to the decoration of the room and today is able to transform the interior, make it stylish, beautiful, elegant and expensive.

Contents

  1. Wall decor with mirrors: tricks
  2. Less is more
  3. "Separation"
  4. "Reflection"
  5. "Mirror composition"
  6. Mirror Collage
  7. Mirror panels

In this article, we will try to answer the question - How to decorate the walls with mirrors? At first glance, it seems that the answer here is obvious: buy stylish mirror products framed or without them and clad the walls with them. But I think that when creating a room design, a “cheat sheet” with several ideas and design techniques will not become superfluous.

Decorating walls with mirrors: tricks

"Less is more"

There is a simple postulate of decorating walls with mirrors: as the size of mirrors increases, their number in the room must decrease. For example, if you bought a huge mirror in a chic forged or mosaic frame, then one such mirror element per room will be enough.

A beautiful large mirror will fit well into the composition, sitting on the wall behind upholstered furniture, above the false fireplace, near the kitchen table. There is no need to combine such a mirror product with other mirrors. It is better if there are no other reflective objects next to it, as this can introduce an imbalance. In addition, against the background of other mirrors, the advantages of a chic mirror do not look so impressive.

"Separation"

Gorgeous framed mirrors are capable of both emphasizing the dominant style direction in the interior and contrasting with it. In both versions, it will look harmonious.

No need to be afraid that the mirror, which stands out from the combined composition, will look out of place. Coming to the fore, it will be able to "shade" other elements of the interior. In this way, the emphasis on their style direction will be reproduced.

For example, in a living room decorated in a minimalist style, you can place a mirror with an ornate frame in the Baroque style. This chic mirror, on the one hand, does not fit the "ascetic" atmosphere, and on the other hand, it can create an emphasis on the minimalism of the interior.

Reflection

When choosing a place to place our product, it is necessary to take into account what kind of objects will be reflected in it. A well-chosen reflection can enhance the beauty of the mirror.

Typically, designers use a technique in which lights are visible in the mirror. For example, when a beautiful chandelier is reflected in the mirror, the room receives more light and becomes cheerful.

Spotlights and sconces can also be reflected in a product located on a wall structure. If a mirror is hung near a dressing table, console, etc., then a vase with plants or burning interior candles may well be reflected in it. This wall decor with mirrors cannot fail to impress.

"Mirror composition"

One large mirror is certainly good, but many small ones are more original. Decorating the walls with a scattering of mirrors is a well-known design solution that deprives the wall of empty space, brings light and adds originality to the room.

For a similar wall decor, you need to take identical or similar small mirrors. They are usually identical in size, or at least very close. The shape of the mirrors can be round, rectangular, drop-shaped or any other. There is a wide range available for the imagination of the master.

The main importance lies on the method of placing mirrors on the wall structure. It is quite possible to fix them, both vertically and horizontally, with a spiral, wave, etc.

In addition to small items, overall mirrors of comparable size can also be combined. It doesn't look as creative anymore, but it's elegant enough.

Mirror Collage

The interior combines not only identical, but completely dissimilar mirrors. You can make a single collage of mirrors that have the same dimensions, but different shapes, or vice versa, identical shapes, but with different frames. A creative composition of mirrors will always catch your eye.

In addition, wall mirrors can be fully combined with posters, paintings, clocks, photos and other wall decor.


Mirror panels

Identical mirror sheets can be used to create decorative wall panels. Mirror canvases are placed symmetrically, at equal intervals from each other. The mirror space is easily divided into “panels” by skirting boards, borders, moldings, paint, etc.

Huge rectangular mirrors can play the role of decorative panels at the head of a bed, behind upholstered furniture or anywhere else.


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Mirror scattering

Mirrors are the most popular and most versatile wall decor. At all times, interior mirrors have been relevant and highly valued. They decorated palace corridors, ballrooms, theater foyers. In the old days, mirrors were a luxury that not everyone could afford, so mirror decor made the interior expensive or, in other words, elite. The fashion for decorating walls with mirrors has survived to this day. The inclusion of decorative mirrors in the interior composition even today transforms the interior, making it more luxurious, “richer”, more elegant and spectacular.

How to decorate the walls with mirrors? The answer is obvious: buy beautiful mirror paintings with or without frames and hang them on the walls. However, it will not be superfluous to use the "cheat sheet" containing some design secrets and ideas.

"One warrior in the field". A simple rule for decorating walls with mirrors: the larger and more spectacular the mirrors, the smaller their number should be. So, for example, if you managed to get a large mirror in a stunning wrought iron, mosaic or inlaid frame, one of these mirror items per room will be enough.

Superb large mirror can be hung on the wall behind the sofa, above the fireplace, near the dining table. You should not combine this mirrored work of art with other mirrors. Let there be no other mirror decors near it, because it will "make confusion". In addition, against the background of additional mirrors, the charms of a luxurious mirror will fade, and it will significantly lose its effectiveness.

Stand out or die! Spectacular framed mirrors can match or contrast with the prevailing interior style. In both cases, the mirror will emphasize the style.

Do not be afraid that a mirror that falls out of the general concept will look out of place. Standing out for its dissimilarity, it will “set off” all other furnishings and decor. Thus, emphasis will be placed on their style.

For example, in a minimalist living room, you can hang a mirror in an ornate baroque frame. Such a luxurious mirror, seemingly out of place in a minimalist setting, will allow you to focus on the “austerity” of the space.

Through the Looking Glass. Choosing the location of the mirror, it is worth considering what objects will be reflected in it. Successful reflection increases the decorative effect of the mirror.

Often designers "play" on the reflection of light sources. If a chic chandelier is reflected in the mirror, the room becomes even brighter and more elegant.

Ceiling lamps and floor lamp shades can be reflected in the wall mirror. If a mirror hangs near a table, console or cabinet, it may reflect a vase of flowers or lighted candles. Such wall decor with mirrors is impressive.

"Mirror Placer". One large mirror is good, but many small ones are more interesting. Wall decor with a scattering of mirrors is a fashionable decorating technique that rids the wall of emptiness, adds light and gives the room a twist.

For such wall decor, usually identical or almost identical mirrors of a small format are taken. They may be the same size or slightly different from each other. Mirrors can be round, square, polygonal, drop-shaped or hand mirrors. Or maybe in the form of animals, flowers or precious stones - there is a wide scope for creativity here.

The way the mirrors are placed on the wall is of the utmost importance. They can be hung horizontally, vertically, zigzag, serpentine, chaotically...

In addition to compact ones, large identical mirrors can also be combined. This is not so original, but elegant.

"Mirror collage". Combine not only the same or similar, but also different mirrors. You can create a single composition of mirrors of the same size, but different shapes or the same shape, but with different frames. The original mirror composition will never go unnoticed.

Mirrors in the "wall collage" can be combined not only with mirrors, but also with paintings, wall clocks, posters and empty frames.

"Mirror panels". Identical mirror sheets can be used to create so-called "wall panels". Mirrors are arranged symmetrically, in an orderly manner, at the same distance from each other. The space can be divided into "panels" using moldings, borders, skirting boards, painted lines, etc.

Large rectangular mirrors can be used as a decorative panel at the head of the bed, behind the sofa or anywhere else.

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