Mirror decoration is in every house and almost every room. As a decor item, mirrors offer a touch of elegance or pragmatism. You can mirrors to decorate a space so it will look bigger, for example.
There are plenty of other advantages that you can make the most of and lots of interesting mirror decoration ideas that you can be inspired by. Today we’ll have a look at some of the options and we’ll try to reveal the best features of every design idea.
A bathroom without a mirror is incomplete. We suggest exploring some cool mirror decorating ideas which let you turn this accessory into something eye-catching.
Handpicked by our team of in-house experts, here are the latest examples of contemporary mirror design concepts.
Just about any room can have a mirror as a wall ornament. In this example, cool geometric wall mirrors create a 3D visual effect.
This example features ambient backlighting and a flush frame. The focal point of the whole decor. A mirror with an art motif will enhance the room, giving the space an added dimension.
Circular mirrors are particularly beautiful. They’re often used as wall decorations in living rooms and sometimes they’re displayed in groups. This is a really lovely duo. We like the combination of two matching mirrors with different proportions.
Speaking of duos, check out these two octagon-shaped mirrors. They have simple wooden frames that match the furniture. Consider displaying a pair of mirrors this way to emphasize the ceiling height of a room.
Oversized mirrors are fun to work with too. Display an oversized mirror in the living room, on the wall behind a sofa, on the opposite wall of a large window to reflect the view and make the room appear bigger.
There are many different ways to decorate spaces with mirrors. Installing the mirrors on walls is a very common practice but if, for example, you opt for tall and narrow mirrors or for a large framed mirror you could just let it lean again a wall in a casual manner.
Furnish the master bedroom with a makeup vanity among other things, and in that case you also need a mirror. Take advantage of this to pick a mirror that looks nice.
Sometimes mirrors are ornaments. When they’re integrated into the designs of furniture pieces as a way to make them more eye-catching.
It can be practical to have a mirror in the bedroom regardless of the decor or the style. You don’t need a makeup vanity as an excuse to put a mirror in this room. Perhaps you could display it above the dresser if there is one.
A fun idea can be to decorate an empty wall with several small mirrors of different shapes and proportions. It would be a sort of gallery wall with mirrors on it instead of artwork.
A mirror with an interesting or unusual shape or design is an alternative to artwork. Try this entryway mirror as a display piece in your living room.
Perhaps you’d also enjoy decorating a wall with various types of small mirrors with different types of frames. It would be similar to displaying framed pictures on the wall except each mirror would reflect something else every time.
Mirrors can be works of art. When hanging them on walls, the height of a mirror should be the same height as a work of art.
It’s important to take into consideration what the mirror will be reflecting after you install it. You could position it in such a way that it reflects the view outside or a beautiful light fixture. Of course, a full length mirror would reflect the whole space.
If you feel like one mirror wouldn’t be enough or wouldn’t create the effect that you’re looking for, consider decorating the space with two or even several mirrors.
Looking at this combo you can see that the mirror is circular and that the cabinet has a curved shape and this creates a connection between the two elements. Also, the frame of the mirror matches the cabinet perfectly.
It’s ok to opt for a mirror that manages to capture the essence of a room’s interior decor into its design or shape. For example, this large mirror features simple, and clean lines, straight angles and a pleasant amount of ornamentation, all characteristics of the room as a whole.
Accent lighting can make any mirror stand out, no matter how simple its design is. We suggest this mirror decoration idea for spaces such as bathrooms or entryways where the combination is not only eye-catching but also practical.
Speaking of entryway mirrors, there are a lot of different options to choose from in this case. The choice can be influenced by a lot of things such as the size of the space, the furniture pieces present, the overall style, the lighting ,and others.
A large mirror can be intimidating. Put something in front of the mirror, like a vase with flowers or planter. When you do this, the mirror becomes a focal point.
Check out this stylish mirror and console combo. The geometric shape of the mirror replicates the design direction featured by the console.
There are also some matching mirror and sideboard or console sets worth checking out as well.
This is another interesting combo, although the visual connection between the mirror and the sideboard is not as striking.
Simple designs can create a strong visual effect too. This mirror and console combo is a great example in this sense. Each one has a strong and unique character but there’s a connection between them.
When choosing this kind of mirror, understand the other elements in the room. Select the best shape and size to complement your space.
Double oversized mirrors will make a room appear larger. The dual mirror decor strategy provides extra illumination. You want your mirrors to appear seamless as if you could step inside them and enter a new dimension.
You can treat a mirror the same way you would a framed picture or a painting. In fact, you could create a beautiful display on one of the living room walls where you hang a mirror between a series of framed pictures.
Mirrors are ornamental. They can be interesting when reflecting a distorted image. Smaller mirror pieces, like a mosaic, would like a puzzle create visual intrigue for your interior space.
This hexagonal mirror is great for an entryway. The mirror offers style and pragmatic grace without being formal.
Bagua mirrors are meant for the outside of homes or businesses. The mirrors should never hang inside a home or office as doing so may result in disaster and harm. A Bagua mirror is not a home decor item for decor of purposes.
Glass purity, flatness, thickness, and reflective coating are the four qualities you should inspect before buying a mirror.
Standard mirror thickness in commercial buildings is between 2 mm and 6 mm, according to the ISO.
Tin mercury amalgam, aluminum, or silver is applied to the back of a clear glass panel. High quality mirrors use silver as a reflective coating. A sealer is applied to the mirror and multiple paint coats to make sure the silver doesn’t tarnish. The most common mirror coating is a combination of chemicals and silver nitrate.
A garden gate mirror offers a stylish touch and adds reflection to your pathways. Interior decor has a shorter lifespan than outdoor decor. If you have an old mirror inside, move it outside where it will last longer.
Every room in a house has a mirror. One way a mirror can stand out is with a high-quality frame. A simple mirror is part of the interior decor style. This explains why most home designs include wall mirrors or full-length mirrors.
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