by Mubanga Sampa A mirror is an essential household item designed to help us get dressed in the morning and make sure we look presentable before leaving the house. But a mirror is also a multipurpose decorative article in its own right. You can use mirrors in a wide range of styles to easily make an impact in any room in your home. A beautiful mirror can function in an overall decor scheme like a piece of art and make a home feel bigger and brighter. Do you know that well-placed mirrors can make small spaces feel more expansive, create perspectives, and bounce around natural light? Keep reading to find out our top design tips for decorating with mirrors.
Why You Should Try To Decorate With Mirrors
Use mirrors to brighten a room
To let the light in, just place a mirror opposite or next to a window to increase the amount of natural light cast into the room. A mirror will harness any daylight and enhance the brightness in a room. So, the bigger the mirror, the brighter the space. Mirrors effectively double up your light sources. If you’re challenged with decorating a cavernous space, place your mirrors near a lamp or window.
Use mirrors to enhance a room
Mirrors are a clever way to deceive the eye. They can be used to augment something or deflect attention away from it. Awkward spaces, such as rooms with a sloping ceiling or a gap too small to fit a piece of furniture, can be repurposed with a mirror. Did you know that mirrors are a brilliant way to boost the atmosphere in your entertaining space? Placing a large mirror against a wall can create the illusion that there are more guests at a gathering.
Make a mirror your focal point
In rooms where there isn’t a fireplace or mantelpiece to position your furniture around, a mirror is a great tool for dictating the centre of the room. And in homes where there does happen to be a fireplace, it only serves to amplify the impact of the mirror’s presence. In fact, a mirror with an ornately carved frame works just as well as a painting when it comes to choosing decorative art for your home.
Choose different shaped mirrors
The right shaped mirror will optimise the amount of natural light flooding into a room. Keep in mind that the mirror must also be positioned in the correct space to maximise the desired impact. With this in mind, don’t just stick to traditional rectangular mirrors. Consider the shape or style of your room and reflect that in the frame of your chosen mirror.
Use mirrors to double your space
Do you know that adding a mirror to a room will double the space in an instant? As such, small spaces benefit greatly from introducing a mirror. When you cleverly and strategically introduce mirrors to a room you can create the illusion of space. That way mirrors are a cost-effective way to transform the appeal and feel of a room.
