Using mirrors as a decorative accessory is a less expensive way to increase the appeal of your home, shop or office. Many interiors designers are using mirrors to decorate the room as it will complete the look of the room. It is available in different sizes and colors and it can even be custom made to suit the requirements. There are many different types of mirrors available like the ordinary mirror, frameless, oversized and decorative. There are many reasons for using mirror to decorate a room.
- To create an illusion of space as a well-placed mirror will give the illusion of additional space that is not actually available. It will reflect the room in such a way that it will make you think that the room is bigger than it actually is. If a room is small and narrow like a hallway or bathroom, then it could benefit greatly by hanging a large mirror to make it look spacious.
- It will help in increasing the lighting in the room as the mirror reflects light from sources like sun, lamps, candles, etc. It will give the feeling of having more natural light without having to turn on the lamps. This will help in cutting down the energy costs during daytime. It will also make the room more airy and spacious.
- It can be used to hide the imperfections in the room like a hole in the wall or a scratch. A beautiful mirror can be hung over a spot of discolored paint. An oversized mirror could be used to cover large areas.
- It will also serve as a statement piece or as an artwork. A large mirror will accent the room and decorative mirror can attract a lot of attention giving it a sophisticated feeling. Ornate mirrors with carvings, full length mirrors or oversized mirrors can be used to brighten the room and be a focal point.
- It has a very functional use because like all mirrors you will be able to check your reflection on it before leaving the house.
Mirrors can be used in many ways around the house
- A full length mirror can be used between two windows to give an impression that there is another window and it will provide additional light. A wood framed mirror can be used in the kitchen to create a homely feeling. It can be put on the wood cabinets so that it will blend along well with the background.
- Wall mirrors behind a chest of draws is the best way to accent the room and give it a subtle and glamorous look.
- Narrow mirror that is surrounded by artwork can be placed above a console or in the dining room. A narrow mirror that is rectangular or faceted can be surrounded by two or three art pieces is such a way that the arrangement is symmetrical. The artwork should be equal in size and can be hanged in pairs.
- A sunburst mirror can be hung over a console to spice up the table and an arrangement of flowers can be used to uplift the room.
- The sunburst mirror can be used in the bedroom over the bed to cover some of the blank space that is present over the headboard.
- Mirrors can be placed behind the lamps to create additional light and brighten up the room.
- Mirrors can be placed on adjacent walls so that the light can be bounced off in the room. It will work well in areas like the dining room where lots of people gather. It can also create illusions by creating multiple reflection causing an interesting dizzy feeling
When mirrors are placed across from the windows, the natural light will get reflected making the room sunnier.