Every modern home has a mirror, which not only helps a person see his reflection, but also hides the shortcomings of the room, visually enlarges the space, adds light and color. This piece of furniture is required in the bathroom and hallway, bedroom and living room.
It is especially important to have a mirror in which you can see yourself in full growth and look at yourself from all sides.
Frame materials
Mirrors have regular geometric shapes. But the variety of frames framing the mirror surface is enormous. Cheaper materials - plastic, steel, wood. Expensive ones include forged, gilded frames with various additional decorations:
- mosaic of multi-colored glass;
- crystal pendants;
- ceramic jewelry and other original design elements.
Let's look at the main materials for making frames.
Metal
Stylish, with brown, white, gray details, they will organically fit into modern interior design styles.
The metal frame with artistic forging looks beautiful, where various weaves and intricate patterns harmoniously surround the mirror surface. The most expensive ones are made of bronze and precious metals.
Plastic
Plastic frames are inexpensive, easy to maintain, and light in weight . A wide range of colors gives aesthetics and the ability to match a mirror in such a frame to any color of the room. In addition, plastic is not afraid of moisture, so mirrors with such frames can be used in rooms with high humidity.
Wooden
Wooden frames look graceful, luxurious, and elegant. They are decorated with carvings, paintings, and precious stones.
A mirror cloth in a wooden frame will add special chic to the interior and become a bright accent that attracts attention.
Bottom line
As you can see, choosing a mirror of the right size is not such a difficult task, and you can cope with it by following simple rules:
- The mirror should match the piece of furniture located underneath it;
- For the bathroom, you can select the product according to the size of the sink;
- If you have two sinks, you can use not one large one, but several identical mirrors. A large double product is also suitable;
- The reflective canvas in the hallway should be such that the viewer can see himself entirely in the reflection;
- For the dressing area, the mirror should be the same as in the hallway.
Now you can choose the right mirror for your interior without fear that it will look bad or break from the overall concept. If you still have any questions, please contact us. Our managers will be happy to help you choose the ideal mirror for you and advise on many other issues.
Models
Let's look at the most attractive modern models of floor mirrors.
Psyche
A convenient rotating model in a simple style, usually an oval-shaped mirror. Between the two decorative posts there is an axis on which the mirror is mounted. The design feature allows you to change the angle of the mirror surface , which is very convenient when using. These adjustable mirrors come in single and double-sided versions, with the other side usually having a magnifying effect. The psiche model is well suited for dressing rooms.
On a stand
The most stable model, the mirror sheet is firmly fixed to the stand. Large, functional, full-length models, with a cabinet on legs, numerous shelves, and drawers for storing various small items.
A mirror on a stand is suitable for a hallway. Can be folding with closing doors.
Attached
A mirror canvas standing on the floor without support in a massive frame is placed against the wall. The frames are made with beautiful original decor. Such wall-mounted and movable mirrors are used as an element of design solutions in the living room or bedroom.
Large full-length screen mirror
Convenient to use in a studio apartment to divide the space into functional zones.
An excellent use for such a mirror is to create a small dressing room in a small apartment.
Dressing room on the counter
Made on a stand and surrounded by large light bulbs for bright lighting.
Full length fitting room
Thanks to the special design, you can change the height and angle of the mirror surface. Allows you to see the reflection at full height .
Mobile on wheels
The popularity of a portable floor mirror is due to the ease of moving it to a new place.
Full-length models on wheels are very convenient in all rooms such as a dressing room.
Floor mirror in various styles
Such a piece of furniture is appropriate in any style, but the specifics of choosing a model will depend on the design of the room.
- Provence . The style evokes pleasant and positive emotions, so the mirror is selected with a baguette in soft pastel colors. No pretentiousness or flashy colors.
Rotating floor mirror with original carvings - suitable for Provence style
- Loft is a simple style, without elaborate lines. There is no place for volumetric frames here. But a mirror panel in black and brown will come in handy.
A designer floor mirror without a baguette looks luxurious in a loft-style interior
- Modern interior styles are practical, with simple geometric lines and shapes without excessive decoration in the interior. A laconic floor mirror will decorate a room in the style of techno, grunge, fusion, hi-tech, etc.
Modern style and full-length mirror - the perfect combination
- Classic styles . Expensive frames with ornate patterns, natural materials and floor-to-ceiling mirrors are appropriate here. If you don’t want to create an atmosphere of palace luxury, then feel free to choose a floor-length model in neutral shades. Such options are especially appropriate in a classic-style bedroom.
A mirror frame with decorative trim is a good solution for a classic style
How to place it correctly?
For floor mirrors, a suitable location in the house:
- living room;
- hallway;
- bedroom;
- wardrobe.
Mirrors enliven a room; with the correct placement of mirrors, you can change the space around:
- In a small room, the ideal place for a mirror is opposite the window. The light falling from the window will be reflected in the mirror and fill the room with space.
- If you place two mirrors opposite each other in a rectangular room along long walls, it will visually appear square.
- A well-placed mirror in the living room reflects the beautiful surroundings.
- If there is a beautiful view outside the window, then the mirror is placed perpendicular to the window, you can admire the beauty in the mirror reflection. According to Feng Shui, the reflection in the mirror should be calm, peaceful, it should reflect things that make you happy.
- In a dark room, lamps are hung near the mirror so that the reflected light fills the room with a soft light.
Floor mirror shapes
In terms of variety of shapes, floor mirrors are inferior to wall mirrors only because of the specific placement. But still, modern designers offer many options to choose from. The main ones are presented in the table below.
Oval
An oval-shaped mirror is a stylish, classic solution for the interior. In combination with additional decorative touches (for example, a gold frame) it will add stylish accents to the decor of the premises.
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Wide rectangular
A mirror in the shape of a wide rectangle is a bright and stylish solution for the interior of a living room, hallways, bedrooms and offices. The wide canvas of the product will maximize the space and fill it with light.
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Rectangular
The most popular form. A full-length floor mirror will fit well into the interior of a living room, study, hallway, bedroom, dining room or office.
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Wrong fantasy
Mirrors of non-standard shapes organically dilute the interior and change the geometry of the space.
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Floor-length mirror built into furniture
A rational and stylish solution for saving space is furniture with mirrored facades. It will emphasize the uniqueness of the environment and complement it with the final touches.
Advice! If you were happy with the shape when you purchased it, but upon installation you realized that something was wrong, you can decorate the frame yourself, giving it a different shape.
Protective film
For rooms with high humidity, temperature changes, and the possibility of contact with an aggressive environment, the industry produces mirrors with protective film. It protects the mirror coating from oxidation and chemical influences.
Aluminum oxide is used to cover the mirror surface ; this film protects the mirror from aggressive environments, but does not withstand mechanical stress. Modern protective coatings are made from silicon oxide. Such coatings are more durable, protect against atmospheric factors and mechanical stress. The silicon oxide protective film itself is reflective.
Unusual mirror elements
And finally, why not make familiar elements more expensive and flashy? Which means more mirror-like...
A sliding mirror plate, instead of a conventional door, visually doubles the floor area, “excluding” the doorway from the overall picture, and also saves the space usually occupied by a swing door.
The mirrored “keys” that form the plane of the Aeon heat radiators are an excellent decorative idea, especially valuable in our small apartments.
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Backlight
Illumination has practical and decorative significance:
- additional lighting is necessary for cosmetic procedures;
- LED ambient lighting creates a romantic atmosphere in the bedroom;
- the mirror reflects the light that it emits, expanding the space;
- It looks beautiful as a decoration and does not take up much space.
With a wide variety of floor mirrors, everyone can buy one that they like , is suitable for the price, and fits perfectly into the interior. Using the advice of the article, even a beginner in the art of design will create unique comfort and coziness in his home with the help of mirrors.
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.
Common installation methods
In fact, we need to fix a glass sheet of certain sizes on the wall; a reflective surface is an additional option. There are several methods, but there are 2 general directions, this is removable, when the glass is mounted in such a way that it can be removed and a stationary mount.
Removable option
Here the instructions are extremely simple; this option is often chosen, since it can be done much faster. If necessary, the mirror can be dismantled, plus it does not require deep professional knowledge.
Set in natural wood.
Most of the ready-made headsets sold are equipped with special loops or holes for fastening. The owner just needs to drill a hole in the wall and secure the set. You should start as usual with markings; to do this, just attach the frame to the wall and mark the mounting points.
After this, construction tape is glued to the location of the future hole; it is necessary to protect the tile from splitting. The drilling point needs to be punched, that is, a small notch must be made. Next, using a conventional drill with a Pobedit drill bit, a hole is made and a dowel is inserted, an anchor or a special fastening screw is screwed into it, on which the structure is hung.
Location of headset parts.
Stationary option
This installation is carried out once and until the next mirror replacement, it will most likely not be possible to remove the sheet without damaging the surface.
If you want to make the sheet recessed into the tile, then the thickness of the glass must be selected in accordance with the thickness of the tile, this is 6 - 10 mm. After this, the tiles are knocked down, the surface is cleaned and puttied. We will glue it using tile adhesive. It is applied with a notched trowel with a tooth height of 6 mm, without gaps, in a continuous ball. (See also the article Sealant for sewerage: features.)
Bookmark in tile.
You can stick a border along the contour, crosses are placed between the tile and the sheet, after which the sheet is pressed tightly and fixed for 10 - 15 minutes. The next day, when the glue has set well, you will need to pull out the crosses and rub the cracks.
In the video in this article you can familiarize yourself with materials on this topic.
Primary requirements
Before you begin installing the selected mirror in the bathroom, you should familiarize yourself with all the main factors and requirements that are important to consider. Reflective surface dimensions
A lot here depends on the square footage of the room in which the mirror is installed. The glass should not be too miniature. Otherwise it will simply be inconvenient to use it
Dimensions of the reflective surface. A lot here depends on the square footage of the room in which the mirror is installed. The glass should not be too miniature. Otherwise, it will simply be inconvenient to use it.
