Wall art and framed photos don’t have to be the only decorations you can use to beautify the walls in your rooms; especially if you live in a small apartment, or you simply don’t enjoy the luxury of spacious rooms in your house. In that case you definitely need to turn to another type of decoration, the type that gives you the sense of a larger space and breaks the monotony of an otherwise boring white wall: mirrors.
You can do wonders to your interior design using mirrors: you can create the illusion of a wider room, or when you simply can’t find another more suitable decorative element (which I hardly doubt, but hey, perfectionists know best) a mirror will fill in perfectly. Speaking from personal experience, my bedroom is rather small and I kind of hate small spaces. So, I added a large round mirror with metal frame; it fitted in with the whole ambiance perfectly and since it’s facing the windows it creates a feeling that the room has no walls. I kind of liked playing with mirrors in my design, so I chose a few other design ideas to try out. Take a look.
A Mirror in the Outdoor Area
I have a patio and a lovely seating set in my small backyard. I spend most of the spring/summer days and nights there with friends, so I wanted that space to look really cozy and comfortable. Adding a mirror just above the coffee table and the sofas creates the perfect lighting effect by reflecting the light from the candlelights that are hanging from the ceiling.
Mirror on the Windows
I wouldn’t suggest you disturbed a perfect view from a glass wall or large windows by attaching a mirror on it. But, if your room design doesn’t make any sense and has no focus, then this can be a great idea: place the mirror on the windows so it can create a focal point; that way when you sit in that room, your eyes will instantly turn towards the mirror.
In the Hallway
The hallway doesn’t have to be the boring, narrow space where you pass through to enter your home. Here you need a large mirror; whether you choose a round or a rectangular one, it needs to be large enough so you can see yourself entirely before you leave the house. Pay attention to the frame though; make it blend with the rest of the design in colour and style.
Make Small Kitchens Look Large
Kitchen cabinets offer one large advantage: you can cover them with mirrors and create this large mirror surface that will reflect the ambiance of the space facing it. This is especially convenient for small kitchens which you want to make look larger and more spacious. However, the kitchen shouldn’t be surrounded by 4 walls; there’s no point having a white surface facing the mirrors.
A Touch of Elegance in the Bathroom
Be creative here; aside from the vanity mirrors which are a necessity, you can attach one large mirror right beside the bathtub for a dose of elegance and sophistication. Think Venetian-style mirrors; metal frame and a rich shape. And don’t let me get started on all the “plus” benefits from having a mirror in the bathroom.
