Mirrors in every room: 11 models to fill your home with beauty and light.
Mirrors in the home: they are useful - some would say indispensable - in the bathroom and the bedroom; but in reality, mirrors make a great impression everywhere they are used - if they are well-chosen. They can have frames that make them look like paintings; they can make spaces seem larger with their reflections; they can also make rooms brighter by bouncing sunlight around.
In short, mirrors are useful and beautiful: let's check out some of the most popular models:
Wall mirrors: not just useful
Clean, simple geometric shapes never go out of fashion, and those that come with some unexpected details are winners! Take for example, this simple circularly framed mirror from IKEA. The lower part the frame has depth and forms a small shelf where you can place a brush o make-up products, for example. Used in the entryway, this mirror-shelf can hold your keys, phone, and more!
More space and more light, with just one mirror
If you want a space to look larger and brighter, a simply-shaped placed on a wall that gets sunlight (usually, on the opposite side to a window ), is the most popular choice. The mirror will reflects colors and light, without drawing too much attention to itself.
And why not try mounting a mirror horizontally, to exploit the space on a wall that is usually neglected?
Abstract shapes and refined materials
Moving into the world of designer objects, you will find an infinite number of models to choose from.
The preference, these days,is for the abstract - sinuous and soft shapes, made from refined materials.
The mirror pictured here - the so-called Magrit model - has a solid mungur wood frame with a black finish. Suitable for any environment (even in a humid bathroom), it has an asymmetry that is unique to each piece.
And what about a velvet frame? An unusual material for mirrors, but which is becoming popular again for living rooms (velvet sofas are making a major come-back)! So why not consider matching the mirror with velvet armchairs or sofas that you have in the room?
Mirrors that look like artwork decorating the walls
To brighten up a boring wall, we usually think of using paintings, photos, posters, prints, etc. So, why not include mirrors in this list? And the mirror doesn't have to be a large one either to look interesting and attractive.
In this example, you see an oval-shaped mirror (called "Pebbles"), designed by Annemie Vanzieleghem for Deknudt Mirrors. The composite look is achieved by having four mirrors mounted on a black frame. And you can also rotate it 360° to find the position you like best.
Metal flowers, with mirrored coronas: as shown here, these are mirrors with highly decorative frames, and the mirrors in the centers will make it seem as if the "flowers" have constantly changing colors!
Imagine walking into a room and spotting this "Magic Mirror" hanging on a wall. It is a playful and elegant creation by Fornasetti. It has a brass frame and convex mirror that will remind you of an old magnifying glass. And the velvet suspension ribbon really makes this model stand out!
Large floor mirrors
In the bedroom or for a closet, a tall mirror to check your entire outfit at a single glance is always useful, but it is no longer surprising to see this type of mirror also placed on the floor in living rooms, kitchens and almost everywhere else.
Using tall mirrors this way - in addition to creating the feelings of more space and light - make it feel like you are entering an art studio.
And in this category of mirrors, there are a thousand models with abstract, naturalistic-styled shapes.
Mirrors for children
Let's not forget the children's bedrooms: here too, cute mirrors can be fruitfully used. Just check out how nice this lion-themed mirror is with its straw mane.
And a wooden dinosaur-mirror on a shelf in the kid's room will also be very cute!
What type of mirror would you prefer to have in your home?
