Decorating With Mirrors: 7 Ideas to Elevate Your Space
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Decorating with mirrors is a must – not only do they give you the ability to primp and prep before you head out the door, but they also boost natural light and style in your space. Learning how to decorate with mirrors is simple: we love how easily they elevate any room. Keep reading to get inspiration from our favorite ways to style mirrors in the home.
Choose a Placement That Captures the Light
One of the best top reasons we love decorating with mirrors is because of their ability to reflect light and open up a room. Boost the natural light in your space by placing a mirror near the windows.We love how this dining room is styled with four rectangular mirrors that create a larger shape that fills the open wall behind the buffet table. The mirrors reflect the light from the nearby windows to give the room an airy and elegant feel.
Mirrors make for a great base for layering decor. Choose a shape that doesn't overwhelm your wall space and hang it above a console table or dresser, where the rest of your decor will sit. Add layers of decor like framed art, statement vases, and other smaller pieces like stacked books or a decorative tray. Create a color scheme to tie the layers together like the one above: the antique gold-framed mirror, decorative tray, and weathered vase add a pop of color that shines next to the neutral tones of the books, canvas drawing, and console table.
We love that gallery walls give you the freedom to incorporate all different types of art, including mirrors, into your decor. Elevate your gallery wall by adding a mirror or two of different colors and sizes into the mix, to create a curated and eclectic look. Place a vertical mirror at eye level to make it both functional and stylish, then add in a smaller mirror higher up between other artwork to break up a pattern. To ensure a cohesive gallery, pair framed mirrors with framed wall art, or create a frameless gallery for a more fluid design.
A gallery wall filled entirely with mirrors makes the arrangement even more memorable. A gallery of mirrors will brighten your space and make it feel even bigger. Using mirrors to cover a large wall adds a unique flair to your space – have fun choosing different shapes, sizes, and frames as you curate your gallery. Mix round frames with vertical rectangular frames, and add in an arch shape for an eclectic look that's sure to get compliments.
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Fill The Space Between Two Windows
Working with an open wall in between windows? Fill the space by hanging a mirror. Depending on the size of your room’s windows, you may want to consider using mirrors to create contrast. This smaller mirror placed in between two floor-to-ceiling windows makes the room feel bigger and adds the right amount of decor without distracting from the natural view outside. You can also juxtapose the layer of detail in your mirror to the detail of your windows: a more simple window frame allows for a more intricate mirror, and vice versa.
Once you've discovered how to style a mirror that's full length, you'll unlock a new level of design possibilities. Place your full length mirror across from your natural light source to brighten the room and make it feel larger. Make sure you're placing your mirror in a space that won't be overwhelmed by the mirror's height – leave at least one foot of space between the top of the mirror and the ceiling. Thin gold metal frames add a luxe feel in a traditional or glam setting; while a thick wood frame is perfect for a modern or transitional space.
Take your mirror ideas to newer heights: Consider placing a statement mirror on your fireplace mantle to make it the focus on your room. Go big with your mirror size – make sure the length of the mirror matches the length of the mantle or leaves only a few inches open on both sides. Hang your mirror for a traditional set up, or place it on the mantle and lean it against the wall for a more casual feel. Place a few decorative items on the mantle to complete the look.
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