Mirror Decorating: The Do’s and Don’ts

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There are many uses for mirrors inside homes. First, these are beautiful, reflective elements that can help bounce off light. They can also help open up space to enhance any home’s interior design. There are a few guidelines, however, that you need to consider when you’re hanging mirrors in your home. Here are some of those –

Large Mirror, Tiny Room

So what’s the rule when it comes to hanging large mirrors? Large mirrors can be hung even inside a tiny room. Don’t be scared, just do it. Place a huge mirror right on the wall where the dining table sits so it can reflect the beautiful crystal chandelier. You can also install a mirror right across a lovely piece of artwork. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, then go even bigger!

Have you had a misconception about wall-to-wall mirrors? How about you overcome your fear of them and distress them or install them with wall sconces? The former should give them a traditional look while the latter is the perfect modern tone.

Mirror as Focal Point

Lean mirrors can effectively dress up any space. These are those big, upright mirrors that you don’t install but place on the floor then rested against one wall. These are the ideal mirrors in corners and dressing rooms. Again, if you’re feeling adventurous, then put a spotlight behind this mirror. This should create a lovely corner glow.

Install one bold piece that will set the tone for the entire room.

Say Yes to Feng Shui

According to the laws of Feng Shui, it is not really a good idea to use mirrors inside bedrooms. It is also believed that a bed that faces a mirror interferes with the person’s energy as it can also invite a third party to an intimate relationship.

Alternatively, you can have a strategy for a few well-placed mirrors. Do put a mirror atop a fireplace as it will bring good energy into the room. Remember that the mirror is a water element and when it is placed over the fireplace, it creates a balance. Also, it is good Feng Shui to put a mirror right by the door entrance.

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Mirrored Hallways

Small, horizontal mirrors work in narrow staircases or hallways. This is an effective way to widen the space as well as to create better flow from one room to the next.

Acquire Mirrored Furniture

There are many innovative ways that you can use mirrored furniture like a mirrored coffee table or chest of drawers.

The eyes are often tricked by mirrors that they don’t exist so if you have a huge furniture right in the middle of a room, then make it seemingly disappear by having mirrors installed on it. You can also place mirrored desks and drawers right next to a wall inside a small room. This will make the floor look like it’s extending beyond the wall, thus, an illusion of extra floor space.

Just be wary in using mirrored furniture in a busy room, though. It is not necessary to put in mirrored furniture when the room already has a lot of accents.

Now the Don’ts

Do not place mirrors just for the heck of it. Make sure that it is reflecting something that’s worth gazing at.
Do not overdo the use of mirrors in kitchens and bedrooms. In fact, mirrors are not needful inside the kitchen. Plus, you get the added problem of having water marks all over the reflective surface.
Never use mirrors on your ceilings. This is quite tacky as it is something that you would expect in a cheap motel but not inside an elegant home.

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