Everyone knows that a mirror in the right place can bring a room to life. It reflects the light and creates an image of elegance. Mirrors have been used in many ways to take a room from merely beautiful to breathtaking. However, use mirrors carelessly and you’ll create a room that feels disjointed or cluttered. Every homeowner should know the ins and outs of decorating with framed mirrors, whether you’re brightening up the living room or giving your bedroom an elegant allure.
When decorating with mirrors, the frame design plays a major role in the look and feel of your mirror, along with the size and placement. We have a wonderful selection of framed mirrors, but how do you know which is the best, or the best place for a mirror in your home’s interior design? As experienced decorators, we’re here to share a few tips and inspirational ideas on how to mix beautiful framed mirrors into your home decor.
Make a Room Look Bigger with Large Mirrors
One of the best uses for a mirror in home design is to make small rooms look larger. Oversized mirrors, especially wide mirrors, reflect the space in a room, giving it the impression of being up to twice as large. In restaurants, we sometimes see an entire mirrored wall to make the dining room look double the size. In homes, an elegant and bold frame creates both the illusion of space and the solid feeling of a beautifully decorated room.
Center mirrors providing the spacious illusion at shoulder-height. One option is to hang vertical mirrors in panels, another is to hang a long mirror or two mirrors over the couch in a narrow living room.
Brighten a Room by Reflecting Light
Mirrors are also wonderful at increasing the light level and reducing shadows in a room. If you have a room that gets sunlight but is typically shadowy, strategically placed mirrors can finally make this room shine in its best light. Place mirrors about head-height (or at different heights) around the room. Use smaller mirrors and even set them at angles to reflect more light. Today, mirror decals and small mirrors are all the rage . You can also use traditional framed mirrors spaced around the room (or just across from the window) to amplify the light in a room and beautifully brighten your space. In fact, guests won’t even realize the extra light is coming from your elegantly hung decorative mirrors.
Aesthetically Reflect Your Art Pieces
Do you have a beautiful piece of art hanging on a wall or on a sculpture pedestal? If you have an eye for the aesthetic, consider using an opposite mirror to reflect your art a second (or even third) time. We have seen mirrors uses beautifully in display niches and homeowners who have used mirrors to turn one piece of art into their own original artistic presentation. Reflect your mural across the wall to enjoy it from more angles or create a mirror that shows off your favorite artwork around corners and from a wider range of seated perspectives to really make your art pieces pop.
Balancing Your Mirror’s Frame with Your Framed Art
Have other framed art hanging from the walls? Be sure to blend your framed mirror design in with the rest of your framed artwork. Match the size, color, and style of your existing frames for your mirror to join your unified decoration style. Or, if you like eclectic frames, choose a bold mirror frame that beautifully contrasts and even highlights the frame and style of your other hanging wall art.
Mirrors are one of many available elements that can transform your space when used to accentuate the design. If you’ve been dreaming of the perfect use of light and space in your home, explore our beautiful selection today and shop your perfect new home design.