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A mirror in an apartment expands the space, transforms rooms, and allows you to realize your wildest fantasies. The mirror becomes the final detail when creating an interior. If it is installed incorrectly, then the surface will narrow the corridors and cause discomfort for the owners.
Recommendations for selection and placement according to Feng Shui
Tips for selection and placement:
- According to Feng Shui, it is not desirable to place mirrors opposite the sleeping and working places. Also, you should not place or hang products in front of a window or door, as this may contribute to incorrect reflection of the energy flow.
- In the kitchen or dining room, it would be correct to place a reflective surface opposite the dining table.
- It is believed that in an apartment or house there should be at least one large mirror model with a full-length reflection.
What is a false window?
A fake window is a realistic imitation of a window on the wall, created using a design (on the wall or on wallpaper) or a fake window that opens from mirrors, old frames, glass, etc.
False windows have no gaps behind them and do not let in daylight. To create a more realistic simulation with additional solar lighting, choose models with built-in lighting.
Painted windows change the space in a slightly different way: using the designated perspective, they expand the space and create the illusion of being in any place you choose.
Types of mirrors
There are several types of mirror products.
Floor
These models are not only an excellent decoration element that attracts all attention, but also provide an excellent full-length reflection. Floor mirror structures with legs are considered the most practical and popular, as they are the most comfortable and stable.
The photo shows a floor mirror in a wide black frame in the bedroom.
Mounted
Fashionable, stylish, popular and with many undeniable advantages, wall-mounted models competently level out planning flaws and minor wall defects. Such mirrors occupy a minimum of usable space, which allows them to be used even in small rooms.
Built-in
Types of built-in mirrors:
- In furniture. Properly placed furniture with a built-in reflective surface will reflect artificial or natural light flux, thereby giving the room additional light and a certain visual lightness.
- Into the wall. This option is particularly logical and ergonomic.
The photo shows a small children's room with mirrors built into the wardrobe.
Out of traffic jams
For lovers of wine or other spirits with corks, here is a great way to decorate the frame of your mirror. Lay the corks around the perimeter and strengthen them with glue and thick rope. This solution is suitable for both large and small models.
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Mirror placement options
The most popular accommodation options are:
- Ceiling. A mirrored ceiling surface allows you to completely change the geometry of the room, deprive it of spatial boundaries, bring in light and air and create a special mysterious atmosphere.
- Wall. Wall placement will give the room the missing depth, adjust its proportions and significantly save space.
- Doors. A door leaf with a mirror is considered a fairly successful design solution, allowing you to set the ceremonial mood of the room.
- Furniture. Various pieces of furniture with built-in mirrors are perfect for those who want to decorate the interior with a large mirror model and at the same time save useful space in a small room.
The appearance of the entire space and the interior as a whole will depend on the correct location.
How to implement
It cannot be said that a mirror wall in the interior of an apartment is a popular technique. The difficulty of application is that it requires a certain style and geometry of the room. Designers, for example, use mirrors for spaces in modern and neoclassical styles, less often in loft and scandi. There are several ways to implement this idea.
- Reflective panels are the most expensive material. They are selected according to size, and after installation they look almost monolithic. This technique can be used in an interior where decor is not expected: modern, minimalist and scandi.
- Panels separated by a metal frame. A more brutal option for using panels. This way the mirror can fit into the loft.
- Beveled tiles look more decorative. Therefore, it is used in the appropriate style: most often these are neoclassical and traditional interiors. However, strict geometric tiles will also suit a modern design.
- Mirror wall stickers are the most economical option for the interior. They are usually made from vinyl and other similar materials. Cute compositions can be made to decorate a nursery - this is the safest way to use it. When choosing a similar element for the living room or bedroom, be careful. The quality of the stickers and the shape should not reduce the cost of the design. It's easy to miss with Chinese goods.
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Shapes and sizes of mirrors
Variants of shapes and sizes of reflective models.
Round
The rounded shape visually softens the angularity of the room and becomes its main accent, giving the space charm, high decorativeness and maximum comfort.
Oval
It fits perfectly into the decor and harmonizes perfectly with all interior elements, without causing a feeling of dissonance.
The photo shows a shabby chic bathroom with an oval mirror decorated with stucco.
Rectangular
Depending on the horizontal or vertical arrangement, rectangular products can not only give the room a more elegant look, but also visually raise the ceiling or significantly contribute to the expansion of space.
Big
Panoramic models placed on the entire wall will give the room a certain perspective and will certainly transform its appearance, and due to the abundance of reflected things, they will make the atmosphere much more comfortable.
Curly
With the help of such decor, it is possible to go beyond ordinary and standard design rules and thereby transform the space beyond recognition.
Honeycomb
When joined, hexagons form an original, stylish and aesthetic panel that adds special dynamism to the interior.
Semicircular
The curved, streamlined semicircular shape, with soft and graceful lines, will be an ideal decorative solution that will create a solid and monolithic design.
Kitchen room
In different kitchens there are many exclusive mirrors that are in perfect harmony with metal and glass. Large mirror elements are not often used in small kitchens, but if you want to experiment, you can use them to decorate the ceiling surface or decorate furniture. This way you can visually expand the room while getting an unusual design.
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Original ideas for the design and decoration of mirror products.
Without frame
Despite the fact that without a frame the canvases look too simple and empty, they do not create discomfort in the room, but rather fill it with notes of novelty and a certain futurism.
Aged
These antique reflective surfaces, due to their special luxury and visibility, individualize the interior and impart mystery to the atmosphere.
Faceted
With light bulbs
Making yourself a mirror with light, like in the dressing rooms of TV stars, is not as difficult as it seems. To make it you will need a wide wooden frame, several sockets and light bulbs. Make holes for each plinth at equal distances and secure them. Add a cord and plug - you're done!
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Drawings and engravings on the surface
With the help of beautiful lines and multivariate patterns, it is possible to decorate the canvas in a truly original way.
- Diamonds. They create unusual effects in the room and, due to the refraction of light, give it a completely new image.
- Squares. Many edges add visual volume and luxurious diamond shine to the reflective surface.
- Free drawing. Easily transforms a mirror and makes it a truly highly artistic piece of furniture.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
Photo examples of the design of different rooms.
Bedroom
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Photo of mirrors in the bedroom
Well-thought-out design and placement of the canvas allows you not only to visually enlarge the bedroom, but also to give it a special solemnity, presenting the interior design in a completely new way.
Kitchen
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Photo of mirrors in the kitchen
A mirror will give the kitchen atmosphere a good mood and fill it with additional light.
Living room
From colored ribbon
A bright frame for a mirror with your own hands - easy and simple! Use multi-colored adhesive tape. Apply carefully stripes along the entire perimeter - you can cut off the excess with scissors. This mirror will look good in bright rooms against a light background.
Photo: abeautifulmess.com
Interior styles
Mirror models in the design of various styles.
Loft
Square, round, rectangular mirrors or canvases of other shapes with different sizes, decorated with wooden, metal frames or laconic iron baguettes, painted in non-trivial colors, will perfectly emphasize the brutality and stylishness of the loft.
The photo shows a narrow floor mirror in a thin black frame in a loft-style bedroom.
Classic
For this luxurious interior, rectangular and triple symmetrical canvases in gilded, silver or bronze baguettes, faceted models or products decorated with stucco would be appropriate. This decor will be the ideal finishing detail of a classic style.
Provence
The overall picture of the French style will be perfectly complemented by vintage reflective surfaces, in patterned frames with the effect of artificial aging and scuffs, products decorated with forged elements and floral paintings, or mirrors with frames that match the natural color scheme of the interior.
Scandinavian
Nordic design embodies beauty, lightness and simplicity, so excessive luxury and provocative accents are not appropriate here. An excellent solution for a cold, but at the same time very cozy Scandi interior would be round, rectangular, square mirrors, tinted canvases or hanging models with a minimalist design.
The photo shows a spacious Scandinavian-style living room with a round mirror located above the sofa.
Modern
In the aristocratic and creative modern style, a large number of reflective models, decorated in ornate frames or curved, wavy, figured and arched mirrors, which will become an integral decor of this slightly asymmetrical design, are especially welcome.
Baroque
Here, large or oval mirrors are often used in massive frames, decorated with stucco, carvings, gilding or complex patterns with mythological or plant motifs.
Modern
Models with the simplest and most uncluttered metal, plastic, wooden frame or chrome elements, in any color range, will favorably emphasize the simple and practical interior elements of the modern trend.
The photo shows a floor mirror with a laconic beige frame in a modern-style bedroom.
Oriental
A mirror is a very important accessory that shapes the style features of oriental design. Rectangular, oval, shaped or arched products in wooden, openwork metal or bone-inlaid frames will significantly change the appearance of the room, add subtle notes to it and will be fully consistent with this direction.
Art Deco
This style involves a peculiar play of images; mirrors with unusual geometry, in brass, copper or gold frames, would be appropriate here. The hallmark of Art Deco is the mirror model in the shape of the sun.
Eco style
Natural motifs and environmental themes of eco-design, which is currently quite popular, will perfectly complement round, rectangular canvases in wooden, bamboo and jute frames or products with an interesting streamlined shape, framed with natural materials.
Minimalism
To add even more aesthetics, practicality and harmony to a minimalist interior, mirrors decorated in simple and laconic ways, such as plastic frames or frameless canvases, will help.
Photos of mirrors in beautiful frames
Photo of original framing options.
Wooden
A wooden frame is a universal solution that fits harmoniously into any interior. There are many different decoration options, such as artificial aging or carving, which will add special luxury and sophistication to the frame.
Metal
Forged elegant frames in the form of curls or floral patterns are distinguished not only by their high strength, reliability and durability, but also instantly transform the atmosphere, giving it elegance and aristocracy.
Baguette
Baguettes with different artistic styles allow you to create a truly attractive frame that will look advantageous in any setting.
The photo shows a square mirror decorated with a baguette in the interior of the bathroom.
Soft frame
Thanks to various color and design solutions, a soft fabric or leather frame adds special luxury to the room and makes the atmosphere more sophisticated and refined.
Decorative frames
From sawn branches
If you live in a country house and are thinking about what to make a frame for a mirror from, look out the window. Do you see branches that can be cut into small pieces? And from these pieces, with the help of glue and imagination, you can make an excellent frame.
Photo: amatterofstyle.eu
