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Mirror, mirror, on the wall – what are the best living room mirror ideas of them all?
Good news, you don’t have to travel through the looking glass to find out, as we’ve gathered a host of reflective inspiration for your living room ideas right here.
Adding a mirror to your living room is not only an aesthetic choice, it’s a practical one too that can work wonders for the proportions of the space.
‘Mirrors have long been a creative design tool of interior designers for their versatility and ability to make a statement in almost any room of the house,’ says Owen Pacey, founder of Renaissance London .
‘Mirrors are interesting art forms, in the way they play with dimension, reflection, truth and illusion, like the iconic hall in the Palace of Versailles, or the mirrored stairs through which Coco Chanel would watch her shop without being spied herself,’ says Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Martin .
Living room mirror ideas
Decorating with mirrors can make an enormous difference to a living room, whether it's small and dark or large and light-filled. From mirrored walls that make your space feel twice as big to contemporary silhouettes and rustic finishes, we asked the experts for their favorite living room mirror ideas and found some dazzling examples to reflect upon.
1. Make small living rooms feel bigger
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‘A well-positioned mirror transforms a [room] with its reflective powers to lighten and enlarge a space, coupled with the element of interesting design,’ says Pacey. When used carefully, a mirror can create the illusion of more space in the room, making its addition particularly impactful among small living room ideas.
‘Decorating with mirrors will make any space feel bigger, as they allow natural light to bounce around the room,’ explains Camilla Clarke, Creative Director at Albion Nord . ‘Hang a large mirror on a wall opposite a window, or very near one, to reflect the outdoors, broadening the feel of your room.
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This room goes all out with full wall mirrors that make the room feel almost twice as big, but smaller mirrors will also make a big difference.
2. Go full circle
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When choosing a shape for your living room mirror, consider keeping it modern with a perfect circle. Particularly if used with minimal framing, the on trend shape can make your mirror feel like a tunnel to a parallel world. While the choice can add a contemporary touch to any living room, it works especially well when used amid other mid-century modern living room ideas. In the 1930s West Village apartment of furniture guru Christine Retlev , a vintage Otto Schulz mirror is the perfect addition to the living room’s Scandinavian mid-century furniture.
3. Think about what you are reflecting
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Where you physically put your mirror is only half the story – you need to think about what is opposite it too.
‘In terms of placement, think about what you want to reflect,’ says Waller. ‘Through a mirror you can spot your favorite artwork from an unforeseen corner of the room, hang one opposite a window to bring the outside in or in a passageway as a keyhole for what the next room has in store.’
‘You can also try using a focal point and angling your mirrors towards it, which will give the illusion of depth,’ adds Clarke.
And what you reflect is important in terms of Feng Shui, too. The question of why you should hang mirrors over your fireplace in terms of this teaching is less focused on why it's a good idea – but what you should reflect. The experts suggest mirroring your garden or plants where possible, as this will complete the 'Creative Cycle' and promote a good energy in your room.
4. Bounce more light with bevelling
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It’s not just objects or spaces that mirrors reflect, but light too. ‘Mirrors reflect both natural and artificial light to make a room brighter during the day and night, so factor them into your small living room lighting ideas,’ says Clarke.
‘Depending on the style of the room and the wall space available, place the mirror opposite the natural light to reflect the outdoors in, this will make the room appear much lighter and brighter,’ adds Kagu Interiors founder Ben Stokes.
To further increase the impact of a mirror’s light reflecting abilities, choose a mirror with bevelling or angled planes – this will bounce light in multiple directions.
5. Antique mirrors double up as art
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Mirrors are to be looked at – but while your reflection is obviously the most dazzling sight in the vicinity, bear in mind that the frame can make a substantial visual impact too.
‘Antique and vintage mirrors have a dual purpose,’ says Pacey. ‘They act as pieces of art, while also dispersing light effectively around the room.’ An ornate frame can make for a stunning centerpiece to a living area. Use it either as part of a maximalist, antiques-packed scheme like in this decadent living room, or create a luxurious focal point amid a pared back design.
6. Bring in mirrored furniture
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Mirrors don’t only go on the wall – consider incorporating them into your living room furniture ideas too. ‘Incorporating glass tabletops will make it seem like there’s a more open flow,’ says Clarke. ‘You can also use mirrored cabinet doors to make spaces feel large and uncluttered.’
In this room, a full height cabinet is fitted with mirrored paneling, creating the illusion of another space beyond a screen. Using mirrored panels on smaller pieces of furniture will also make them feel less bulky, as well as serving to reflect light around the space.
7. Think big
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‘Don’t be afraid of scale when it comes to choosing your mirror,’ says Pacey.
‘Bigger is always better to instil more light and space in a room,’ adds Waller. ‘Like jewellery, spend more on a mirror as it can transform a space to sudden luxury.’
Adding a large mirror on the longer wall of a long living room is a good way to balance out the space and make the width feel bigger.
If hanging a very large (and very heavy) mirror feels daunting, embrace the on trend arrangement shown above. ‘Make a statement with an oversized mirror leant against the wall,’ says Stokes.
8. Flank your fireplace
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As you can see throughout many of these examples, placing a mirror over a fireplace is a popular move. It provides a focal point, while also making the top half of the room feel bigger – particularly helpful if a chimney breast sticks out significantly into the space.
Do, however, consider thinking a little differently. ‘A fireplace is an obvious place for a mirror but a pair either side or in alcoves also work well,’ says Pacey. This is demonstrated in this stylish living room, where a pair of mirrors serve to deepen the alcoves.
9. Go for gold
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Going for gold with your mirror choice adds a luxurious touch to a living room – and its a trick that works in any style.
While golden framed mirrors are traditionally associated with ornate, Rococo-like designs, the brass renaissance has championed the warm metallic across simpler, contemporary styles. In this living room, a statement mirror adds a large square gold frame in a subtly brushed finish to a modish circular mirror.
10. Create a warm aesthetic with a wood-framed mirror
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For gently cozy living room ideas, consider taking a more natural route with your mirror framing. ‘A wooden framed mirror works well to open up the living room,’ says Stokes. ‘The warming tones of the wood make the space feel welcoming, while the reflection tricks the eye into thinking the space is much larger.’
This choice works particularly well in neutral living rooms, as demonstrated in this inviting space.
11. Cluster up
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If one big mirror is too much, consider splitting a large mirror’s reflective power across multiple parts.
‘Group them together in pairs, trios or clusters to make an impressive wall feature,’ suggests Pacey. ‘Don’t concern yourself too much with finding exact duplicates as groups of the same era add more personality.’ Hang small mirrors unevenly to create a gallery wall effect, or create a slick statement with large matching mirrors, like in this very modern living room.
12. Get experimental with shape
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Circles, ovals and rectangles are all classically pleasing mirror shapes – but don’t be afraid to color outside the lines. Uneven, asymmetrical and positively weird shapes are a key contemporary mirror trend, so feel free to get a wiggle on. Look for mirrors with amorphous, globular shapes, or for slightly stretched versions of traditional shapes, like this bowed mirror.
13. Add rusticity with a tarnished mirror
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A tarnished mirror used to be a subject for sadness and a sign of a piece past it’s best – now, it’s a deliberate design feature.
Mirrors with speckled surfaces can be used with pride, working particularly well in slick, contemporary settings to add character, rusticity and texture to a space. In this room, largely white walls are punctuated by a black fireplace, black-framed mirror and a black tarnishing across the large reflective surface.
14. Maximize light with an oversized mirror
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To keep formal living room ideas feeling smart and sophisticated you can't go wrong with a large rectangular mirror. It also goes without saying that the larger the mirror, the more light you will reflect back into a space.
In this scheme by Albion Nord the large mirror helps balance the wide-span bi-folding doors on the adjacent wall and beautifully reflects the garden back into the room creating a transient work of art.
15. Brighten up a dark living room
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If you have a dark living room then a mirror is a quick and easy way to brighten the space.
Whether you love dark paint ideas or your room simply lacks light and is north facing, a mirror is a handy light-boosting solution.
Leaning a mirror on a mantel brings a laid-back look perfect for a bohemian living room but also has the practical benefit of being easier to move.
16. Lean a mirror as part of a styled table
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As well as being practical visual devices, mirrors can be beautiful decorative objects serving the same purpose as a work of art, especially when they boast beautiful texture such as this vintage mirror with foxed glass. Leaning a mirror is a lovely way to integrate them into a decorative display and is especially great if you're looking for ways to make your living room beautiful.
When you lean art or mirrors, rather than hanging them on the wall, 'you open up new possibilities for styling around them,' says Erica Davis, co-founder of Murus . 'Complement your artwork with interesting objects, plants, or even other pieces of art to create a scene that's beautiful and highly personal.
Leaning art is also perfect for the indecisive, as it allows you to move things from room to room if you fancy a change.'
17. Integrate a mirror into paneling
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If you are looking to create a traditional living room consider integrating a mirror into architectural paneling. Featuring a mirror fitted into ornate living room paneling, this space exudes elegance and Parisian grandeur.
18. Create an artful display
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Mirrors are a brilliant way to create a decorative focal point especially when clustered together in different sizes as demonstrated here in the home of Bee Osborn, interior designer and founder of Studio Osborn .
When decorating with mirrors don't feel you need to stick to the rectangle says Sue Jones, founder of Oka . 'You can create just as much impact with a sculptural mirror as you can with a piece of art, so I like to look for more unconventional shapes to make a real statement.
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Where should a mirror be placed in a living room?
If you have a fireplace, above the mantel is a clear candidate for housing a mirror, building upon a readymade centrepiece for the room (and also keeping it protected from anyone who might accidentally elbow it).
However, if you want to make the most of a mirror’s light reflecting qualities, place it somewhere where it will gather and emit lots of natural light, such as opposite or near a window. Likewise, consider what you want to reflect – if you have a much-loved piece of artwork on one wall, placing a mirror opposite it will mean you can enjoy it twice over.
How do you decorate a living room wall with a mirror?
In a living room, mirrors can be as big as you can manage. Choose a statement piece to act as a centerpiece to the room, or even go all out with a top-to-toe mirrored wall. Mirrors don’t need to be hung either – consider resting one on the mantelpiece, or even leaning a really large mirror on the floor.
Pick one in a shape and style that suits the design of the rest of your living room – for mid-century modern rooms, go circular, while traditionally styled spaces can handle a ornate, gold frame.
Ailis started out at British GQ, where a month of work experience turned into 18 months of working on all sorts of projects, writing about everything from motorsport to interiors, and helping to put together the GQ Food & Drink Awards. She then spent three years at the London Evening Standard, covering restaurants and bars. After a period of freelancing, writing about food, drink and homes for publications including Conde Nast Traveller, Luxury London and Departures, she started at Homes & Gardens as a Digital Writer, allowing her to fully indulge her love of good interior design. She is now a fully fledged food PR but still writes for Homes & Gardens as a contributing editor.
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You won't be able to look away.
By Medgina Saint-Elien
If your living room is beginning to look a little dull, a dazzling mirror might be just the thing to brighten it up. Bringing a beautiful mirror in your space will not only add interest to plain walls but actually help your living room appear larger than it is. Whether you lean towards a minimalist style but feel like your living room needs a little uplift, or have a bold, maximalist approach that you want to build upon, there's a mirror that will bring all eyes to your space for all of the right reasons. You can finally elevate existing decor without completely redecorating your living room. To help you reflect on what mirror suites your space best, we rounded up mesmerizing options inspired by some of our favorite House Beautiful interiors.
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Bring the Outside In
Ariene Bethea
This living room designed by Ariene Bethea has all of the right elements—color, texture, light, and balance. Go above and beyond with design by setting an accent mirror above your fireplace and near your windows instead. Opting for an animal-inspired mirror will bring the outside indoors in a clever fashion.
Browse chic mirrors at CB2, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Viper Polished Brass Round Wall Mirror, $499
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Go Big
Nanette Brown
Elevate a floor mirror that can serve as an extension of your fireplace to get the look of this built-in one by Nanette Brown. You can either achieve this by repainting your fireplace and mirror into a neutral color or finding a mirror wide enough to give an illusion that it was intentionally installed into your fireplace.
Browse chic mirrors at Crate&Barrel, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Solomon Ebonized Wood Floor Mirror, $899
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Go Vintage
Alison Victoria
Alison Victoria was wooed by this antique mantel salvaged from Architectural Accents and found a mirror fit to match its grandeur. The decorative details on this vintage anchored mirror reinvent the class Tudor arch, ensuring your space looks fresh.
Browse chic mirrors at Wayfair, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Hockman Accent Mirror by Astoria Grand, $489.99
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Distress It
Jonny Valiant
A distressed, stained mirror blends vintage and modern design when you choose a floor-length size.
If you don't have much light, setting this mirror beneath curtains will mimic a glass window.
Browse chic mirrors at Anthropologie, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Color-Washed Mirror, $1,798
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Add Royal Drama
Lisa Romerein
The mirror in this living room looks like it was plucked out of a Baroque palace. It's a period piece that makes a bold statement in a room with bare walls. The crest on the top is the crowned jewel of this living room.
Browse chic mirrors at Arhaus, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Amelie Wall Mirror in Gold, $699.
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Compliment Your Chandelier
Jae Joo
Searching for a way to make your chandelier the star of the show, but not overbearing? Jae Joo designed this small living room into a sight to behold by mixing a thin gold mirror with a scalloped chandelier.
It's a delicate pairing that will boast the gold finishes in your home with ease.
Browse chic mirrors at One Kings Lane, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Mayra Wall Mirror, $325
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Tame Vibrant Walls
Francesco Lagnese designed by Nick Olsen
The tactile textures of this black mirror settle the red fabric walls of this living room designed by Nick Olsen. Go for a large mirror to add to the opulence of your living room.
Browse chic mirrors at Perigold, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Palm Beach Mirror by Oomph, $3,700
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Play Up Your Decor
Thomas Kuoh designed by Emilie Munroe
A romantic scroll detailing along the frame of your mirror will give a glimpse of your personality.
If you're big on finding decorative accents that speak for themselves, a mirror will reflect your favorite pieces and hint that there's a lot more to come in your home—like in this space by Studio Munroe.
Browse chic mirrors at Lulu and Georgia, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Devereaux Mirror, $355
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Create an Illusion
Kingston Lafferty Design
This trippy living room designed by Kingston Lafferty has a wall-to-wall mirror that instantly doubles the size of a small nook. It's a clever way to maximize limited space and makes for a definite conversation starter for your guests.
Browse chic mirrors at Rejuvenation, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Arched Metal Framed Floor Mirror, $1,699
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Treat Your Trim
DAVID A. LAND designed by Elizabeth Georgantas
Elizabeth Georgantas redesigned a historic Nantucket home with her family in mind. The vintage wood has cherry undertones that bring a welcoming warmth into your living room.
Browse chic mirrors at Pottery Barn, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Recycled Wood Frame Wall Mirror, $499
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Appreciate a Shattered Look
Tamsin Johnson Interiors
Arrange a row of glass mirrors along your living room walls for a glimmering pendant gallery. This space designed by Tamsin Johnson displays mirrors varying heights and sizes for a perfectly imperfect geometric layout.
Browse chic mirrors at Umbra, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Dima Diamond MirroR, $57
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Go Green
Lisa Romerein
Don't shy away from color this year! Here's a unqiue way to introduce the ever-popular sage green hue into your space. Instead of choosing one mirror, hang two alongside the muted green mirror on your fire place. The overall monochromatic vibe is soothing and design-forward.
Browse chic mirrors at Layla Grace, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Mirror in Jute by Jamie Young, $1,299.50
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Make It Full Circle
NICOLAS GOURGUECHON/Devin Kirk
Simple, classic, but not underwhelming, a round mirror is the eye of your living room. This living room designed by Jayson Home's director Devin Kirk has a beveled mirror that will add another dimension of depth.
Browse chic mirrors at OKA, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Juventa Bevelled Mirror, $295
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Grow Out of the Wall
Paul Raeside designed by Les Ensembliers
Here's an ornate floral mirror that makes an impact.
Place this nature adorned mirror near a massive bouquet of flowers to blend hard and soft finishes off of each other, like Les Ensembliers did here.
Browse chic mirrors at Fluer Home, and shop our pick below:
BUY NOW Palmette by Casa Branca x FLEUR, $3,575
Medgina Saint-Elien Associate Market Editor Medgina Saint-Elien is House Beautiful's associate shopping editor.
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55 photos, beautiful ideas for the hall
Tips for Feng Shui
Recommendations for the placement of mirrors in the living room, located in an apartment or house:
- Mirror canvas in the hall, which reflects flowers, beautiful paintings or photographs of happy moments, is a favorable sign.
- If it is planned to place the product near the window, then it is advisable to place it on the side walls, this will not disturb the circulation of positive energy in the living room. nine0008
What types of mirrors are used in the hall?
There are several types of mirror products.
Built-in
Available in two types:
- In furniture. Mirrors built into furniture items are a very rational interior solution that carries not only aesthetic properties, but also useful practical functions.
- Into the wall It allows you to significantly save the area of \u200b\u200bthe living room, while making it much more spacious, brighter, more interesting and attractive. nine0008
Mirror surfaces enliven the interior of the hall, perfectly reflect the light and increase its quantity, adding boundless space to the room.
The photo shows mirrors built into a closet in the interior of a small room.
Wall model
Correctly positioned wall model has an unusual play of reflections, due to which the interior acquires a special richness. These products can become an elegant decoration of any design and an excellent solution for expanding space. nine0005
Floor standing
These floor mirrors are usually large and framed with a wide frame. In the living room, they are mainly placed against the wall or a special stand is used.
The photo shows a kitchen-living room with a rectangular floor mirror in a dark wooden frame.
Where to hang in the living room?
Variants of the arrangement of mirror sheets in the interior of the hall.
Above the sofa
Quite common and traditional type of seating, which is very practical and functional. The product above the sofa makes the interior composition more harmonious and does not spoil the overall design of the room.
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The photo shows the interior of the hall with a brick wall decorated with a horizontal mirror.
Full Wall
Panoramic floor-to-ceiling model not only enhances the visual space, but also adds a touch of charm to the living room environment by making reflective decorative elements mesmerizing.
Corner
A mirror sheet located in the corner can become the central link of the entire living room and, due to the desired viewing angle, give it a certain perspective. nine0005
Above the fireplace
With a decorative element such as a mirror placed above the fireplace, in combination with small exquisite lamps or beautiful objects and collections arranged on the mantelpiece, it is possible to create the main center of attraction and form a more attractive design.
In a niche
This niche design is very original, beautiful and functional.
A wall structure with a reflective fabric takes on a deeper look, and when exposed to artificial or natural sunlight, it creates a feeling of additional lighting in the room. nine0005
The photo shows a small round mirror located in a niche on the wall in the interior of the hall.
Above the table
A mirror with a uniform shape and color scheme, harmoniously combined with the overall design of the room, will become a practical, elegant solution and a full-fledged interior element.
Above the chest of drawers
This placement is considered a very good design idea. It is desirable that the reflective canvas be a little narrower than the chest of drawers, this will create a more organic subject combination and significantly improve the design of the hall. nine0005
Between windows
Due to additional graphic reflections, this placement allows you to create the effect of an additional window in the living room and thus give it some showiness.
The photo shows floor mirrors located between the windows in a spacious hall.
Near the TV
Mirror surfaces, thanks to the reflective effect, will bring a peculiar zest to the interior, and when watching TV will make the atmosphere truly incredible. nine0005
Shapes and sizes
Popular shapes and sizes:
- Big. Allows you to enlarge the room and make its geometry more complex.
- Oval. Fills the room with special aesthetics, brings to it a sense of calm and complete balance.
- Round. With the help of such a universal form with soft lines, it turns out to add order and harmony to the design of the living room.
- Rectangular. Provides an excellent opportunity to unite the room and endow it with balance and proportionality. nine0008
- Square. This laconic square shape will be a great addition to any strict interior.
- Curly. They are an independent design decoration, which, due to its non-trivial appearance and curved curved lines, undoubtedly attracts attention.
The photo shows the interior of the hall with a figured mirror placed above the fireplace.
Various sizes and shapes of products will allow you to set the right mood for the living room and place the necessary stylistic accents in it. nine0005
Photo of interior mirror design
Design of mirror models used in various interior solutions.
Beveled
Beveled products are distinguished by very elegant and voluminous facets, which give the atmosphere a special bohemian and stylish look.
Framed
With the help of a separate decorative element such as a frame, you can achieve an even more harmonious combination of a mirror sheet with other interior elements or furniture in the hall. nine0005
In the photo there are mirrors in frames made of light wood above the sofa in the interior of the hall.
No frame
They have a rather strict and minimalistic design. Thanks to the play of light, the frameless model brings the necessary dynamism and lightness to the hall.
Mirror panel
Mirror panel unusually reflects light rays, thereby visually increasing the space and making the interior original and modern. Such a non-standard design solution adds an impeccable sense of style to the living room. nine0005
The photo shows a mirror sheet on the wall above the sofa in the interior of the hall.
Illuminated
By using this type of lighting as a perimeter lighting, it is possible to create very stylish images in the room. Models with LED strip have an even more flawless reflection and a truly elegant look.
Decorated with decor
When decorating frames on your own, you can use absolutely any available items, for example, you can decorate a canvas with rhinestones, tree branches, threads, mosaics, stones and much more, which will update and refresh the appearance mirrors.
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The photo shows the interior of the hall and a small mirror above the fireplace, decorated with tree branches.
With drawings
Sandblasted drawings that adorn the reflective surface, due to the play of light, look very unusual, fantastic and extraordinary and give the atmosphere a magical lightness.
In wardrobes
This design allows you to place accents in the room, create stylistic nuances in it and simply increase the attractiveness and functionality of the space. nine0005
The photo shows a white wardrobe with built-in mirrors in the interior of a small room.
Examples for various styles
Decorating options for popular styles:
- Classical. This style can be decorated with mirrors in overall and massive forged or carved wooden frames. Models built into expensive antique furniture, such as a wardrobe, trellis or chest of drawers, will also be appropriate.
- Modern. Suspended or floor refined, graceful and mystically attractive reflective canvases with or without a simple frame will be the best addition to the traditional and cozy modern interior of the hall. nine0008
- Baroque. Figured items in wooden frames, decorated with carved elements or inlay, as well as arched canvases framed with baguettes, bronze or gilded stucco, are perfect for the Baroque. They will give this style even more mystery and noble depth.
- Provence. Products in an elegant frame in delicate colors with patterns and curls, models mounted in light furniture will become an integral attribute of a cozy, homely Provence and competently place the necessary thematic accents in it. nine0008
The interior style, complemented by a mirror, becomes much more expressive and reveals its style, spirit and idea even more.
Photo gallery
With the help of such an interesting artistic solution as a mirror, it is possible to transform even the most ordinary and unremarkable living room, turning it into a truly unusual, stylish and unique space.
85 photo examples of the effective use of mirrorsDecor and interior design
Decor and interior design > Site map > Living rooms > Mirrors in the living room - the best design ideas and location rules (85 photos and videos) It is for this reason that the design of this room should always be not so much fashionable as cozy and suitable for all family members.
At the same time, it is impossible to name the “best” style of interior design for such a room, since each person has his own sense of beauty. However, it is safe to say that the mirror is a universal item that will fit into the Provence style, and into the "classic" and even into "modern". nine0005
Where to place a mirror in the living room to visually change the size of the room? And how can you create unique optical illusions with the help of mirrors?
For information: for the first time a person saw his own reflection in the water, and only much later did people think of polishing stones to a shine in order to always carry a “reflector” with them.
Then the stones were replaced by copper, silver and gold, and today people have the opportunity to enjoy their own reflection in glass mirrors every day. nine0005
Placement options
Experienced designers know for sure that there are many options for mirror placement in the living room. At the same time, there are both standard and extremely unusual solutions. Let's evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.
Mirror and fireplace
Few owners of country houses refuse the pleasure of spending long, dank, cold evenings in front of a cozy and glowing fireplace. It is this place in the first place that designers suggest using to place mirrors. nine0005
Advantages of this solution:
- this piece of furniture helps to highlight the center of the living room;
- creates a unique romantic atmosphere;
- if the fireplace is located opposite the window, then the mirror visually increases the size of the room.
However, one important rule must be mentioned here: in order to get the perfect pair of a mirror and a fireplace, you should choose a reflective object of a smaller width than the hearth occupies. nine0005
Mirror wall
Another fairly common option for placing mirrors in the living room is called: "mirror wall".
As it becomes clear, such a design involves the placement of a number of reflective surfaces either on a single accent wall or on several protruding structures, such as drywall boxes.
Advantages of this option:
- the room gets bigger and brighter; nine0008
- protruding structures visually “hide” behind mirrors;
- all items in the room are doubled, which means that you can save a little on furnishing the living room and decorating it.
The only disadvantage of such a mirror wall is the need for daily cleaning.
How else can reflective items be placed in the room? Real photos of mirrors in the living room will tell you!
Mirror furniture
The production of modern pieces of furniture does not stand still, for this reason today you can find almost any piece of furniture in stores. At the same time, one of the most trendy proposals is furniture decorated with mirrors.
And in this case we are talking not only about a little bored bulky wardrobes, but also about soft corners, multifunctional coffee tables and neat cabinets.
Do you want your furniture to be as hidden from prying eyes as possible? Put comfortable mirror cabinets in the living room, and they will immediately visually “evaporate”. nine0005
A mirrored coffee table has a similar effect, holding magazines or newspapers “in the air” as if by magic.
But comfortable sofas and armchairs, decorated with mirrors on the outside, are mainly designed for small rooms.
Indeed, thanks to reflective surfaces, even the most bulky furniture becomes lighter and neater.
We select a mirror for the style of interior design
Agree, it is much easier to think over the options for placing reflective surfaces in a room that has not yet been renovated. But finding a place for a mirror in an already formed interior is quite difficult.
So how do you choose a mirror for your living room to match your existing design style? It's simple: you need to focus on the shape and the frame.
For a classic style, choose rectangular shapes and natural wood frames. Inlay and decoration with gilding is only welcome. nine0005
An oval mirror in an artificially aged frame fits perfectly into a homely, slightly rustic country style.
The original Art Nouveau style will definitely be complemented by a round or square mirror surface framed in an unusual frame. An elaborate floral ornament is most preferable here.
