Kinds
The modern market offers a huge variety of mirror surfaces of various designs, colors and configurations. You can choose both branded models and those designed for the general population at inexpensive prices.
A large mirror in the hallway is necessary for convenience. Thanks to reflection, a person can monitor his appearance. It is impossible to imagine artistic dressing rooms, hairdressers, ballet schools, etc. without mirror surface.
Antique mirrors are suitable for connoisseurs of classic style. They are in little demand among buyers due to the presence of lead impurities in their composition. Others are put off by the notoriety based on mystical stories. Manufacturers have mastered the method of creating the aging effect of mirror surfaces. The result is an exact copy of the rarity.
The illuminated mirror includes many functions. One of the important ones is additional filling of space with light. The products are in great demand among customers due to their practicality and durability.
Mirror panels are exclusive decorative items. They are fragments of tiles specially processed with a bevel—an artistic bevel along the edges of the product. Thanks to this technology, the panel seems to be filled with volume from the inside, promoting the play of light.
There are two ways to make panels. In the first, the mirror surface is assembled from fragments of beveled tiles. This method is considered cheaper, but impractical - when creating, the tiles may not match the dimensions.
The second method involves cutting a continuous surface into individual shapes. Then each cut out figure is processed with a bevel.
One of the most expensive is diamond engraving. Its essence lies in the fact that during manufacturing, grooves are applied to the surface, imitating the edges of the panel elements.
Panels without special edge treatment are also available for sale. For such products, the edge is ground in the simplest way. The products have minimal volume, but lightness is not lost.
Forms
When choosing a mirror for the wall in the hallway, you don’t need to get hung up on boring round or square shapes. Today, manufacturers offer mirror surfaces in the form of flowers, plants, animals, insects, etc., helping to diversify the design of the mirror in the hallway.
The more unusual the product, the less it should be overloaded with framing. Conversely, the calmer its design, the more luxurious the frame should be.
In rooms with an interior in high-tech or loft style, when choosing, it makes sense to give preference to panoramic mirrors. Their difference from ordinary ones is that their surface is convex. Due to the panoramic effect, a large area of the room is reflected. Often similar mirrors are found in large shopping centers.
Choosing the type of mirror for the hallway
Mirrors for the corridor are:
- wall-mounted;
- floor;
- part of the furniture.
Wall mirrors are the most popular type of hallway mirrors.
Not every hallway has enough space for a large full-length mirror, which is why in most cases all that remains is to install small forms located above the bedside tables.
Floor mirrors are always framed and have legs for stability.
You can also find interesting uses for mirror finishes, expanding the space of the room and ultimately obtaining unusual design solutions.
Dimensions
The dimensions of the mirror depend on the wishes of the customer. Selecting the required sizes is easy.
For a small hallway, a mirror sheet of 30 cm by 40 cm, or 40 cm by 60 cm is suitable.
To admire yourself in full height, of course, you need to order a mirror that spans the entire wall and reaches the floor. This will help increase space and light.
The mirror arch will fit perfectly into any interior design. Despite the classic accents that this form contains, it combines harmoniously with other styles, emphasizing the originality and boldness of the interior of your home. The photo of the mirror in the hallway in the form of an arch conveys the originality of the idea.
What color are the frames?
The most common color solutions.
White
A white frame will be an excellent complement to the mirror canvas; it will complete the surroundings and give the product a fresher look.
Wenge
Framing the wenge shade will fill the atmosphere with aristocracy and a certain brutality, forming a reliable and stable interior.
Black
Always up-to-date, fashionable and stylish, black color has a truly sophisticated, expensive and solid appearance and gives the room a certain severity and efficiency.
The photo shows a hallway and a wall mirror in a black frame in combination with light ottomans.
Gold
The golden-hued frame highlights the mirror, giving it a special nobility and high value and creates an interior composition that is perfectly consistent in style.
Silver
Depending on the overall color and stylistic solution, a silver shade can bring coldness, elegance and mystery to the space.
Accommodation
Competent designs of mirror surfaces in the corridor are of no small importance. If it is not possible to hang a large mirror in the hallway, then you need to look for an alternative. Often a closet with a mirror in the hallway becomes an excellent helper. There is a mirror and the ability to store clothes, bags, and umbrellas.
If the product has a wooden surface on the back, then you need to make fastenings for the hinges on the wall. The loop is a metal plate in the shape of a keyhole. They are located on top and allow you to hang the mirror on the wall.
Wall mirrors create the illusion of a high ceiling. The lack of extra square meters does not allow you to arrange interior items as you would sometimes like. For this reason, you have to save every centimeter of space.
The appropriate arrangement of furniture will bring additional comfort to the interior. For example, a mirror with a shelf in the hallway.
There are so-called dressing room mirrors. Along the edges of such a product there are many light bulbs. Until recently, such specimens were only in artistic dressing rooms. Now they are popular with stylists and ordinary women.
Full-length mirror: features of the decorative item
A full-length mirror is a non-standard solution for the hallway. If you apply it correctly, then a simple and uncomplicated design will instantly become effective and original. The decorative element will make it possible to implement complex design ideas. A masterful transformation will produce a stunning effect, the dark hall will become a rainbow-colored looking glass. It can become a wonderful panel and be located along the entire wall.
An interesting solution is a mirror corridor. It involves installing several items at once, located on different sides. It is appropriate to have reflective surfaces opposite. Despite its originality, this technique is rarely used. Because not everyone feels comfortable in such an environment.
A win-win option would be to install a reflective surface on the right or left wall relative to the entrance. This location is the most convenient. Residents can look into it before leaving. It is not recommended to place a dressing table opposite the door. This violates the aesthetics of the whole picture. The only exceptions will be original design ideas.
A mirror can visually expand the boundaries of a room
You can use a wardrobe with mirrored doors
Full-length mirror - a non-standard solution for the hallway
See also: Hallway design in a private or rural house
Backlight
There are three types of mirror lights:
External lighting is a budget option. It is carried out using spots, sconces or spotlights. Thanks to this lighting, the hallway becomes filled with soft and subdued light. Lighting devices are mounted in the wall.
Internal lighting. LED blocks and strips are located under frosted glass. The decor of this model will appeal to many due to its brevity and rigor.
Decorative lighting also belongs to the inexpensive segment. Such lighting will not cope with illuminating a large area, but it will do just fine for creating a romantic atmosphere.
Drawings on the surface
Reflective surface design options:
- Sandblasting. Using this technique, original, luxurious and very effective designs of any complexity are created, characterized by durability and resistance to external factors.
- With photo printing. High-quality photo prints or impressive three-dimensional compositions allow you to skillfully transform the surface, making it much more refined.
Decor
Craftsmen at annual exhibitions offer a large number of new products of various forms. The canvases are decorated with baguettes, frames, and frames.
Expensive mirrors are decorated with baguette. Such a product immediately becomes status. The frame made of baguette is not only stately, but also protects the thin surface from chipping. Made from expensive types of mahogany, as well as ash and oak.
Plastic baguettes are relatively inexpensive, but their performance properties are not inferior to wooden ones. They do not require special care and do not accumulate dust. Any housewife will appreciate such qualities.
Aluminum baguettes are characterized by a long service life and high strength. The price is a little higher than the plastic ones.
Ceiling
Installing a mirror in the interior to expand the space from floor to ceiling is a less rare technique, but it is also necessary if the ceilings are low enough. But at the same time, designers try to design only part of it. For example, in the dining area the space directly above the table is decorated in this way. In the living room, open hall, a mirror is placed under the chandelier. The technique is especially effective if it is a real crystal chandelier. With low ceilings in the bathroom, they are decorated with mirrors together with spotlights.
Design options
When choosing, you need to take into account factors such as the style of the hallway, the characteristics of the desired product, and the size of the room.
In stores you can see rotating configurations, popular models with carved or forged frames, mirrors with patterns.
A well-chosen mirror will decorate any room and contribute to the good mood of the owners.
