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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.  

26 Best Decorative Mirrors 2020

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We all know that mirrors are useful for getting dressed, flossing, and doing your makeup — basically any activity that requires checking yourself out. And they are of course imperative for getting that perfect mirror selfie. But a mirror can also make small spaces feel larger, which is why the interior designers and other cool people we talked to say they often use them simply as décor, too. “I use mirrors all over my own small apartment,” says Laura Fenton, author of forthcoming book The Little Book of Living Small. “A huge, $20-from-Craigslist mirror makes my entryway feel larger than it really is.”

As Fenton points out, decorative mirrors can be as affordable as they are useful. But they can also be investment pieces that double as works of art (just ask anyone who owns an Ultrafragola). So to help you find the best one for your space, we asked her and 11 other interior-design-minded folks to point us to their favorite eye-catching (and light-catching) decorative mirrors on the market. Read on for their suggestions, which range from delightful picks under $100 to special, splurge-worthy mirrors you’ll want to stare at from any angle.

Peruvian Wall Mirror, Gold Eye

$59

$59

Amber Uhl, a designer with online interior-design service Havenly, recommends this cheeky mirror in the shape of an eye that’s handcrafted in Peru with engineered wood. She calls it a great “accent” piece: “Use this mirror to add an interesting pop to a gallery wall, style it with a chair and a tall plant to complete an empty corner, or add it to that skinny wall in your home that always felt like it needed something,” she suggests.

$59 at West Elm

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Project 62 Circular Decorative Wall Mirror

$60

$60

A round mirror is also quite easy to incorporate into your space because of how versatile its shape is. “It just works. I’ve lost count on the number of times I’ve seen this mirror in someone’s home — but I totally get it,” says decorator Carrie Carrollo. “It’s simple and easy to style, super-affordable, an ideal size, and the circle shape makes it that much more interesting than your standard square or rectangle.” Corrollo adds that the mirror, which is 28 inches in diameter, works in just about space and with any style of décor.

$60 at Target

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Project 62 Over the Mantel Decorative Mirror

$60

$60

Like the round mirror above, this uniquely shaped mirror from Target’s Project 62 line is another favorite of Carollo’s (who told us she generally loves Target’s Project 62 line for affordable décor). While the flat-bottomed mirror’s name suggests using it on a mantel, she says you can put it in many other places, as well, such as “over a credenza or dresser, couch, or even a shelf in your hallway. ” Of the metal-framed mirror, Carollo adds that “the shape is clean yet stylish, and it’s a great size and price.”

$60 at Target

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Umbra Hub Wall Mirror

$111

$170 now 35% off

$111

Uhl also likes round mirrors, which she says are “very in right now” and can “truly go in any room of your home, whether it be above your bathroom vanity or above a cute console table in your entryway.” This one, she says, “has quickly become my favorite affordable piece to decorate with, after hunting high and low for the perfect mirror.” At 37 inches across, it’s larger than Carrollo’s pick above and is framed by black rubber, giving it a bit of an industrial feel. Uhl says that the price is a deal, considering its large size and the fact that it “goes with darn near every design style. ” Clémence Poles, the creative director and founder of online magazine Passerbuys, also recommends this mirror, saying that it “really opens up a room.”

$111 at Amazon

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$111 at Amazon

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EQ3 Horizon Mirror

$130

If you’re looking for a round mirror with an extra dimension, Tiffany Thompson, the founder of Duett Interiors, recommends this two-toned borderless mirror, which she calls “a great update to the traditional round mirror” and “aesthetically pleasing but still functional.” Measuring about 19 inches across, it can be mounted at 45-degree increments, thanks to the guided mounter on the back, Thompson explains. “I love the idea of hanging it horizontally or vertically,” she says. “It allows you to get creative. ”

$130 at EQ3

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Bangles Mirror

$199

$199

Reminiscent of a racetrack, this round mirror recommended by Carrollo features a grooved engineered-wood frame with a metallic-paint finish. “Although it’s a new piece,” she notes that it actually looks vintage and “perfectly captures that Art Deco look.” Carrollo adds that “you can’t go wrong with an oval pill shape” and that, for what you’re getting, this mirror is “pretty well-priced: You could easily pay more from a vintage seller.”

$199 at West Elm

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Hovet Mirror

$129

$129

For something straightforward that gets the job done, Thompson suggests the Hovet mirror from Ikea. Even though it’s simple, she says that “if you go into any influencer’s home or your favorite retail store, I guarantee that three out of five places will have this mirror.” That’s because, according to her, the mirror’s size — it’s 77 by 30 inches — and simple aluminum frame make it both useful and unassuming. “It’s the perfect height for a floor mirror and fairly inexpensive,” Thompson adds, noting that it can be mounted horizontally to open up a space. If you want to get creative, she suggests painting the metal finish to give it a different look.

$129 at Ikea

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Blomus Modern Black Wall Mirror With Shelf

$138

$138

This powder-coated-steel mirror with a subtle shelf is as decorative as it is useful. Fenton recommended it, calling it “sleek” and “modern” and adding that “the rounded corners are a good move for a small space where you might bonk into a corner. ” One place she suggests hanging it is in a “tiny bathroom to make a spot for some of the daily toiletries that tend to creep onto the sink.” But the mirror can just as easily be placed on top of a vanity or console instead of being hung.

$138 at Food52

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Leni Leaning Mirror

$149

$149

We’ve already praised wall ladders for their ability to neatly organize clothes and blankets, but when you combine one with a mirror, you get an all-in-one closet assistant. This metal-framed wall ladder–mirror hybrid is a favorite of Thompson’s; it comes with a full-length mirror and rungs for hanging accessories. “I love this because it’s versatile — not only can you check out your outfit, but you can utilize the ladder for self-organization,” she says.

Wisteria Woven Banana Bark Mirror

$199

$199

Designer Betsy Burnham says that a mirror is a great way to incorporate organic and natural elements into a room. She particularly likes this woven rattan mirror made of banana bark, calling it “unique and a little nutty.” While it would normally fall in the below category, right now it’s on sale for 40 percent off. Burnham adds that “rattan itself is timeless and versatile and one of my favorite materials to work with.”

$199 at Wisteria

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Zara Home Large Irregular Mirror

$199

$199

“I know I’m not the only one looking for uniquely shaped wall mirrors right now,” says Carrollo. “As much as I love arched and circular shapes, I’ve been on the hunt for something with more organic or quirky lines,” like this irregularly shaped mirror from Zara Home that she pointed us to. It measures approximately 39 inches across and has a frame made of engineered wood. Given its size, it’s a pretty good deal, according to her.

$199 at Zara Home

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Shades of Light Metal Mirror With Shelf - Small

$165

$165

For another mirror with a storage component, interior designer Jenny Norris recommends this one with a built-in shelf, which she says “feels sturdy and grounding without feeling heavy.” Norris adds that it’s “functional but also great for displaying not-so-functional or beautifully packaged products.” The 4-inch-deep shelf features a little rack that seems perfect for a small towel, making this another mirror ideal for a bathroom.

Mid-Century Entryway Mirror

$249

$249

If you want a shelved mirror for somewhere other than the bathroom, consider this wooden one that Modsy designer Irah Price also recommends for its “dual purpose.” Made from solid wood in a pecan finish, this mid-century modern–inspired mirror also comes with five antique bronze hooks. “It’s a great solution for small spaces and can easily transform your entryway,” Price says. “Pair it with a storage bench and a fun plant, and you’re good to go.”

$249 at West Elm

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Vala Floor Mirror

$179

$179

For even more functionality, try the Vala mirror, which Thompson loves for its versatility. A full-length standing mirror, it features two ladderlike standing racks on either side — one of which has a small shelf — that open up to instantly become “a mini dressing room,” according to her. “I love the idea of being able to make the mirror compact for everyday use but still having options if you need,” she says.

$179 at West Elm

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Hay Ruban Mirrors (Set of 5)

$170

Given their different sizes, this set of five mirrors from Hay would be a great option if you want mirrors for several spaces that have a coordinated look. Or, as Thompson notes, you can hang them together to create a dramatic cluster (or gallery wall) of mirrors. Each mirror is framed in oak, which is then wrapped in a primary-colored ribbon to not only provide color but a loop for hanging, too. The included sizes range from a 3.5 inches square to a large rectangle that measures 17.25 inches by 5.5 inches.

$170 at HAY

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Roar & Rabbit Infinity Mirror

$249

$249

Here’s another mirror whose list price would put it in the below category but is right now on sale. The Infinity Mirror is actually two separate panels — Panel I and Panel II — and each is sold separately (the photo shows both panels together; each panel’s sale price is $174). The Infinity Mirror’s panels feature abstract designs of metal and glass, and the style comes recommended by Megan Hersch, the founder of interior-design service RoomLift, who has personally used it in her projects. “These are great, fun, and reasonably priced decorative mirrors that I have hung in a set of three across a large wall in a dining room,” she says. “It really transformed the space.” If you follow that advice, Hersch has a tip: “Hang one of them upside down so all three look different.”

$249 at West Elm

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Uttermost Woodrum Wall Mirror

$251

$251

This mirror is truly out there, but if you’re looking for something that’s “rustic meets glam,” as Decorilla designer Devin Shaffer puts it, then it could be just the one for you. The mirror recalls the look of a sliced tree trunk that’s been doused in a metallic silver finish and would certainly make a statement wherever it is placed.

$251 at Amazon

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$251 at Amazon

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Infinity 36” Round Brass Wall Mirror

$249

$249

Modsy designer Lisa Spicer, another fan of round mirrors, agrees that the shape has been quite popular in the design world lately. This one measures 36 inches in diameter and is handmade with a brushed-brass-plated aluminum frame, making it a bit fancier than Umbra’s round, rubber-framed mirror above. As for placement, Spicer has a couple of suggestions: “The simplistic shape and sleek metal frame are perfect for hanging in an entry, over a dresser, in the bathroom, or just about anywhere you need a solid mirror choice.”

$249 at CB2

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World Market Large Walnut Brown Wood Leaner Mirror

$250

$250

“Everyone needs a full-length mirror in their home, but the options are all super-pricey or, frankly, quite boring,” says Uhl. While not cheap, she says, this leaning floor mirror is on the less expensive side of the pricey spectrum, noting its handcrafted, mango-wood frame (that has a walnut finish) is part of what you’re paying for.

Uttermost Jacqueline Mirror

$383

$383

In addition to round mirrors, vintage brass mirrors “are trending like crazy right now,” according to Uhl, who notes that such a style can “add the perfect interesting touch to many spaces.” But like full-length floor mirrors, vintage brass ones can quickly get very expensive, she notes. This one isn’t made of brass — rather, of a resin that has been finished in a “crackled and antiqued champagne silver leaf,” according to the brand — but is “a steal at $310,” Uhl promises, adding that “it makes the perfect dupe for the popular Gleaming Primrose Mirror from Anthropologie that will cost you close to $500. ” (If you want to see the actual Gleaming Primrose Mirror, just scroll down.)

$383 at Amazon

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$383 at Amazon

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Gleaming Primrose Mirror

From $548

From $548

According to Spicer, Anthropologie’s Gleaming Primrose Mirror has a “detailed gold frame that gives it a vintage vibe that feels special.” She adds that the style recalls a mirror you might find buried in an antique shop or one you might inherit from “your cool grandma.” It comes in three finishes and three sizes — three, five, and seven feet tall — and is made from resin, iron, and engineered hardwood.

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Clooney Antiqued Mirror

$399

$399

For a more modern-feeling gilded mirror (of sorts), Norris recommends this hand-aged, antiqued rectangular one. “Its antiqued effect is offset by the simple frame,” she says, which is made of industrial black iron.

$399 at CB2

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Mid Century Asymmetrical Wall Mirror

$399

$399

Modsy designer Megan Huffman recommends this mid-century-inspired mirror framed in acacia wood to anyone looking for a mirror that will add a delightful dash of kitsch to a space. Its unusual shape is more organic than some of the other atypically shaped mirrors on the list, and it’s also quite large, measuring 39 inches by 45 inches (when placed vertically, the mirror’s size almost makes it full-length).

$399 at West Elm

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Safi Floor Mirror

$399

$399

This egg-shaped mirror comes recommended by Poles, who says it feels straight out of the Noguchi Museum. Oversized and abstract, the tall leaning mirror is anchored by a pinewood sphere at its base, which adds a sculptural touch to its already intriguing shape.

Metal Frame Arched 74” Floor Mirror

$549

$549

Fenton told us that one of the homes in her book on small living has this arched floor mirror from West Elm in its entry hallway. She says that the mirror “really opened up the otherwise boxed-in space.” While it’s a splurge, the arched silhouette makes it look slightly more distinguished than your average floor-length mirror, as does the antique-brass-finished metal frame.

$549 at West Elm

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Ferm Living Poise Oval Mirror

$269

$269

Hersch hangs this slender oval mirror right next to her front door: “I don’t have a large entry area, but this fits in the small space that I have perfectly, and gives a little glance of my whole outfit without being too giant.” It has a black powder-coated frame and a wooden peg that adds just the right amount of detail to the otherwise minimal mirror. Hersch adds that it’s a good price for the quality and style.

$269 at 2Modern

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25 most beautiful mirrors in the interior

Interior Tips

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Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer

Now in color

Do you want to look at the world in pink or any other light? Use colored mirrors. You can buy ready-made (dyed in mass), but their color palette is limited, the most common colors are green, bronze, blue, gray, gold. Another option is to stick a tint film on the mirror.

Light version

Give your fireplace an original look by lining the chimney with a mirror sheet. Door frames and skirting boards can also be mirrored. For greater effect, hang a mirror imitating a semicircular window above the front door. With these details, the space will instantly gain lightness and transparency. And its owners - the reputation of aesthetes and originals.

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Simon Upton

Decorate an ordinary wooden staircase with a mirror mosaic glued on the risers. This will add light and shine and visually "open" the staircase, creating a feeling of spaciousness. nine0003

Wardrobe under the stairs

The dead space under the stairs is called the "dead zone". We propose to revive it. Place a built-in wardrobe here. By making its doors mirrored, you will immediately kill two birds with one stone. Firstly, visually enlarge the space, and secondly, make it easier for yourself to choose and try on clothes. A better adviser than a mirror cannot be found in this matter.

Glam Apron

Give your minimalist white kitchen a new look. Make an apron from a mirror mosaic, and each color spot will increase and be reflected in it, as if broken into huge pixels. nine0003

Gold Fund

With the help of mirrors, you can turn your house into a kind of luxurious club or a golden palace. In this project, mirror tiles fixed at a slight angle are repeatedly reflected in a smooth, mirror-lined wall. These reflections in reflections most of all resemble a children's kaleidoscope. Gold-tinted mirrors are used here, which creates the illusion of a sun-drenched space. The effect works in any weather and at any time of the day.

Add shine!

These mirrors are inconvenient to look at, they were used exclusively as a finishing material. And they lined not only smooth surfaces, but also protruding elements: pilasters, window slopes ... The mirror is also present in the design of the ceiling (if you want to repeat - keep in mind that for safety reasons, a special lightweight mirror as thick as foil is used for decorating the ceiling).

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Simon Upton

Everything is ghostly…

Replace traditional solid cabinet doors under the sink with mirrored ones. This will visually enlarge the space and give the room a trendy look. Make sure that cleanliness always reigns in the bathroom and unnecessary things do not accumulate, otherwise mirrors will only emphasize clutter.

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Simon Upton

In China, it is believed that the mirror casts out evil, because the evil that looks into the mirror and sees its ugliness is terrified.

Hidden door

A mirrored door is an excellent choice for narrow spaces. When it is closed, the length of the corridor visually doubles, and when it is open, it seems that there are even more books. One “but”: standing at such a door and admiring your full-length reflection, it’s somehow silly to ask: “Who is there?”

Additional window

Are there few windows in the room? It's not a problem. An arch-shaped floor mirror will play the role of an additional window, increase the illumination and size of the space (for greater effect, it should be placed opposite a real window). If there are children or animals in the house, it is better to prudently fix the arch on the wall. nine0003

Mirror furniture

Paradox: mirror furniture is the most inconspicuous, but it never goes unnoticed. Objects lined with a mirror dissolve in space, reflecting and multiplying it. These magical qualities help them stay in fashion for years.

Louis XIV was literally obsessed with mirrors. It was during his reign in France that the secret of the production of the Venetian mirror was revealed. After that, the prices of these mirrors fell sharply. In the 18th century, two-thirds of Parisians already acquired them. In addition, ladies began to wear small mirrors on chains on their belts. nine0003

Loose

A very simple and very effective way to transform a staircase is to stick several round mirrors on the wall, evoking associations with porthole windows and sunbeams at the same time. The feeling of closed space is gone!

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ch.rouffio

"Devil's Corridor"

If one mirror is hung opposite the other, the so-called "devil's corridor" is formed. This technique with a dissonant name was widely used in decorating the enfilade halls of ancient estates and palaces to create the illusion of an endless perspective. You can solve the problem of glass fogging, typical for bathrooms, by purchasing heated mirrors (there are some). nine0003

Easy-going

Dress up your bathtub in a luxurious Art Deco style with bevelled mirror tiles on the base. It not only reflects light, but also refracts it, playing with blue, green and white highlights. In the same way, you can decorate not only the bathroom, but also any other premises.

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Mark Luscombe-Whyte

In ancient Greece, only wealthy people could buy a mirror made of polished bronze. It was no larger than a palm. In addition, the metal quickly oxidized, and it had to be constantly cleaned. nine0003

And they are all so different

Mirrors are hung in the interior not only to look good in them or to expand the space with their help, but also just for beauty — just like, say, paintings or family photos in different frames.

Flight of fancy

Do you want to impress your guests? Place a huge mirror table in the main hall, after taking care of the ceiling decor. It should be no less extravagant. And be sure: the guests will remember your party for a long time. The main thing is to make sure that after several glasses of wine, someone does not mistakenly poke a fork at the reflection of a bird hovering under the ceiling instead of the game on the plate. nine0003

If many people are skeptical about the advice of feng shui masters, then the recommendation of psychologists - to look in the mirror with a smile - should be heeded by everyone.

Do not peep!

When designing combined bathrooms, designers try to arrange the toilet and bidet in such a way that they are not conspicuous. To do this, they are hidden behind partitions or cabinets. An excellent solution is a wall with perforations in the form of round windows. The whole secret is that the windows in the upper part of the structure are real, and below (where the toilet is located) there are fakes created using mirrors glued to the surface. nine0003

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Morning exercises

In the bathroom, you can not do without a mirror, as well as without cabinets (if, of course, space allows). So why not combine them? Moreover, full-wall mirror canvases - like in a ballet school - are an excellent incentive for morning exercises. Door handles can be used as hooks for towels or bathrobes.

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East News

Double

This bedroom has a very interesting history. First, its size was reduced (part of the room went to the arrangement of the bathroom located behind the bed), and then increased again. Thanks to the headboard, lined with mirrored panels, the room has almost doubled in size. You should not be afraid to sleep next to a fragile mirror. Experts assure that a correctly glued mirror cannot be broken. It does not split even with a direct elbow strike.

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Mark Luscombe-Whyte

Invisible kitchen

Mirrored doors make kitchen furniture almost disappear - a great solution for a kitchen combined with a living room. Doors that open by pressing will not work in this case - fingerprints will be visible on them, so it is better to choose small discreet handles.

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Real Living

Mirror Mosaic

Mirror fragments can give rise to an amazingly beautiful play of reflections. When light hits the walls, sunbeams scatter around the room, like from a disco ball. Giving a curved shower wall such an unusual look is relatively simple - you just need to stick a lot of different pieces of mirrors on it. To enhance the effect, make a window in the ceiling or install a lamp. nine0003

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Tim Beddow

A different angle

Take a fresh look at the traditional mirror above the sink! In this case, it consists of nine mirrored tiles fixed at different angles on a black metal frame. Such a design performs two functions at once: it gives the owner the opportunity to look at himself from different angles and at the same time decorates the interior.

Let there be light!

A similar method of hanging mirrors - tilted against the wall - is often used in stores. It allows the guards to monitor what is happening in the hall: whether someone is stealing sausage from the counters behind their backs. At home, such control is not necessary, but tilting here can also be useful. With it, you will increase the amount of light and change your point of view on the interior. nine0003

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Conrad White

Panel of mirrors

You will hardly ever get bored with such a panel of many mirrors fixed at different angles. Not only is this a real trap for light, it also constantly changes depending on which point you look at it from, and reflects one or another fragment of the room.

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Reto Guntli/zapaimages.com

Mirror Design

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Are you tired of the same design of and the boring look of most places you have to to be? Maybe you have long wanted to diversify your life with colored paints, but you do not know how? Or maybe you just Do you want to express yourself in some better way? Or do you just need to cut mirror or order glass?

Then you are at the right place! And we are ready to consider your projects or offer our own.
A little about what we can do! nine0003

Our mirror workshop provides the following services:

  • glass cutting (possibility to do it on site)
  • cutting mirror sheets (depending on the type)
  • silver mirror, bronze mirror, golden mirror, custom moraine mirror
  • colored glass, bronze glass, satin glass, wired glass (has transparency, in other cases We offer glass painting according to RAL catalog) nine0203

We are for the safety of our products, whether it is an ordinary mirror or plain glass. Should be considered specification order, so in some cases we suggest using:

  • mirror with a protective film (when broken, the mirror remains on the film)
  • triplex glass
  • tempered glass (shatters when broken)

We manufacture:

  • glass tabletops nine0203
  • glass shelves (LED lighting looks unusual)
  • glass furniture (large practice of ultraviolet glass gluing)
  • mirror panels (CNC machine is used)
  • skinali (we offer M-1 glass, optiwhite, photo printing, and in rare cases we use mirror)
  • glass doors (any shape and size)
  • mirrored doors (accessories available)
    • nine0202 stained-glass windows (difficult, time-consuming, costly, the possibility of UV gluing)

You can list many more types of glass and mirror products, but I would like to talk about the variety and the charm of drawing on glass.

We provide artistic painting that will please you with a variety of colors and will look attractive and charming in your interior.

The sandblasted pattern on the glass looks attractive, or a safe matting paste is used. Diverse drawings are presented in our catalog. Individuality gives you an edge. nine0195 These can be such products as:

  • patterned glass doors
  • patterned glass shelf
  • patterned glass apron (recommended optiwhite glass 6mm, hardened)

Glass with a pattern made to order will transform your world and cheer up not only you, but also surrounding.

Today, glass products are affordable and attractive, making your interior individual. nine0003

First of all, customers want to get a quality product. And it's understandable, because everyone wants to be surrounded by reliable things that serve more than one year. Our masters approach each order with great responsibility, regardless of its volume.

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