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A mirror is one of the main attributes in the hallway. It helps you evaluate your appearance before going out and decorates the interior. It is very important to rationally use the free space in the hallway to make room for a mirror. More details later in the article.
How to hang a mirror correctly?
With the help of a well-placed mirror product, it is possible not only to organically decorate the interior, but also to change the geometry of the room, for example, for a narrow corridor, panoramic models built into a wardrobe or installed against a side wall are perfect; they will help to visually expand the space.
Feng Shui location rules
Recommendations on how best to place a mirror product in the corridor:
- According to Feng Shui, it is not advisable to place a mirror opposite the front door, since it is believed that such placement contributes to the incorrect reflection of the energy flow.
- The best place for a reflective surface is a wall perpendicular to the front door.
How to choose the right place for mirrors
The placement of mirrors depends on the area of the room. A narrow room can be expanded by decorating one wall. Hallways created in a classic style, in addition to large mirror panels, may contain additional, smaller ones.
The style of the room depends on the shape of the product.
For low ceilings, you can choose mirror tiles, which will help visually enlarge the room by applying it to the mentioned surface. Solid panels with built-in lamps will look beautiful.
Classic frames enhance spaces in an amazing way.
If the corridor is large and equipped with a dressing room, doors with matte or impenetrable inserts can act as a reflective surface. They have an attractive appearance, are very comfortable and practical.
In some houses you can see products of original forms - modular.
According to the rules, single mirrors are placed in the left or right entrance area. This allows you to quickly take a look at yourself before going outside. Reflective products should not be installed opposite a doorway.
A large mirror with a massive but elegant frame looks especially stylish.
If the choice is made on a medium-sized model, then it is positioned so that you can see the entire face + 10 - 15 cm from above.
Types of mirrors for the corridor
There are several varieties.
Built-in
There are two types of built-in mirrors:
- In furniture. A mirror built into a closet with a clothes hanger, a shoe cabinet or a trellis will become a very practical and convenient design for the corridor, as it not only serves an aesthetic function, but is also an excellent storage place.
- Into the wall. Thanks to such an expressive design tool, which has the magical ability to transform a room, it is possible to create incredible visual effects in space.
Mirrors can create visual illusions, enliven the environment, make it more interesting and add spatial depth to the room.
Mounted
These wall models on hinges are a must-have attribute of almost any hallway. With the help of such a wonderful decorative element, it is possible to give the interior a very elegant and stylish look.
The photo shows a hanging square mirror in the interior of a spacious hallway.
Floor
This design takes up a lot of space and is therefore more suitable for spacious and well-lit corridors. Floor mirrors can be moved and deployed, they can be framed, equipped with a special stand that allows you to change the angle of inclination, and have an oval or rectangular shape.
The photo shows a modern hallway with a floor-mounted rectangular mirror in a white frame.
Decor rules
Decorating a mirror is simple, but you must follow a number of rules so as not to spoil the mirror base - then you will definitely have to throw it away. But following the rules is not difficult if you know them.
- If products with volume are used to decorate a mirror, then it is important to ensure that there are not too many of them, otherwise the finished design will look bulky.
- When decorating a bathroom mirror, it is better to use moisture-resistant materials.
- Any decor must be in harmony with the interior style.
- You need to stick any objects on the mirror using transparent silicone or a glue gun.
Frame for mirror. Master Class
Attention! Silicone can be acidic or neutral. The first one has an unpleasant vinegar smell until it dries; you need to work with it only in a well-ventilated room. Also, acidic silicone can corrode paint that may have previously been coated on the product.
- Irregularly shaped mirrors are not recommended to be placed in a frame. Smooth round or square mirrors look best in a frame.
- If a composition of several mirrors will be formed on the wall, then it is better to choose the same type of style for their design.
Mosaic mirror frame
Photo of mirror design in the interior
Interesting mirror design ideas.
Large full length mirror
Full-length canvases look great in the corridor; they do not weigh it down, but rather expand it, adding a certain airiness and lightness.
Framed
With the help of a frame, you can further support the overall style concept and create a unified design.
Baguette
A high-quality, beautiful baguette frame completely influences the perception of the reflective fabric. It allows you to add style, status and good taste to your interior.
Wooden
A natural wooden frame has a truly unique appearance that gives the atmosphere a special energy.
The photo shows a corridor with a rectangular mirror in a wide frame made of wood.
Leather
Thanks to such a non-standard, but at the same time very elegant frame made of leather, leatherette or eco-leather, it is possible to create a very elegant design. To decorate the frame, leather products with different colors and structures are used, for example smooth, embossed, laminated or printed.
Forged
This frame gives the canvas a special chic, style and luxury. Forged patterned or monogram elements add a touch of antiquity to the atmosphere of the corridor and create a calm and peaceful interior.
With furniture elements
Combining mirrors with furniture elements:
- With a shelf. Products placed vertically or horizontally with a small compact shelf will become a very practical decor for the corridor. On the shelf you can conveniently place various necessary little things, such as keys, combs or gloves.
- With a cabinet. Thanks to a cabinet with drawers or shelves with various modifications, it is possible to create a fairly multifunctional design.
- With a table. This design allows for the most convenient use of it for practical storage of various small items or an excellent place to place a telephone, lighting fixtures or other decor.
The photo shows a wall mirror with a cabinet in the hallway, made in light colors.
Diamonds
Diamond-shaped figures unusually reflect light, fill the surrounding space with sparkling reflections and give the room ceremonial splendor.
With facet
Thanks to modules made of squares with beveled edges and edges, an unusual volumetric effect is created that looks extremely original, stylish and extravagant.
Panel
Mirror panels are a very bold, extraordinary and creative interior solution that creates incredible visual illusions in space.
Master classes on creating beautiful mirrors
There are a huge variety of techniques and design options for mirror surfaces. For readers, the most interesting options are collected here.
Don't be afraid to implement unusual and bold ideas
Flower stencil on the mirror
It doesn’t take much effort or time to create a mirror with beautiful bright colors around the edges. For the work you will use brushes, acrylic paints, a pencil, a regular sponge, a selected stencil pattern, masking tape and nail polish remover, which can be replaced with acetone.
Attention! It is better not to use ordinary tape for working with a mirror. The sticky residue that remains after removal is very difficult to wash off.
Step 1. Prepare everything you need for this mirror design. In this case, it is advisable to get everything at once, so as not to be distracted from work to search for something missing.
Preparing everything you need
Step 2. Stencils for decoration are used ready-made, purchased in a store or made independently from thick cardboard. They can be printed on a printer or translated using tracing paper. Absolutely any design can be used.
Ready stencil
Step 3. It is recommended to test the paints on a separate piece of mirror or glass. This way you can make sure that the color you have chosen is correct.
Paints need to be checked in advance
On a note! Acetone will be used if the drawing is damaged during application and requires removal.
Step 4. The stencil is attached with tape directly to the mirror in the selected location. If it involves the use of several colors, then part of the pattern is also sealed with tape so as not to apply paint in the wrong place. Only the areas of the stencil that will be painted with one color are left open. The locations of the stencils are planned in advance.
Open areas of the stencil are painted over
Step 5. The pattern is painted over with a brush or sponge. When areas of the same color are painted over, you can move on to other areas, gradually removing the tape. In some cases, the contours of the pattern can be additionally drawn with a thin brush after removing the stencil.
The contours are additionally drawn with a brush
Step 6. In this case, the mirror is additionally decorated with pink dots, which are applied with a brush along the perimeter. Decoration is complete. Such a mirror can be hung in the bathroom, since acrylic paints will not be afraid of water. If desired, the pattern can be changed by simply erasing the old one with acetone.
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.
How to decorate a mirror?
Various interesting decorative options effectively complement the mirror canvas and turn it into a key element of the entire design, harmoniously matching the surroundings. For example, a product can be enhanced using the decoupage technique, finishing with decorative stone, stucco or mosaic.
Examples with lighting in the hallway
An enclosed space such as a corridor especially needs additional and high-quality lighting.
Sconce
With the help of sconces, you can elegantly emphasize the overall interior idea, complement the decor with the missing touch and bring light and warmth into it.
Contour lighting
Allows you to fill the space with some fabulousness and magic. Contour lighting adds soft, warm, diffused, candle-like light to the corridor.
Lamp
Lamps located above the line of sight will create high-quality and correct lighting for the area near the mirror and for what is reflected in it.
The photo shows a modern hallway and a round hanging mirror combined with lamps.
Spots
Thanks to the directed light flow, you can illuminate not only the reflective canvas, but also all the dark corners of the hallway, giving it special sophistication, chic and thoughtfulness.
What to choose from cabinet furniture?
The variety of cabinet furniture for the hallway with which mirrors would be combined is enormous. A full-wall reflective panel looks great with cabinets. They can be with or without modules. The simple forms of the model look harmonious against the background of single or multi-level structures. The mirror can be built-in or included in a set with a cabinet and narrow side cabinets up to the ceiling.
Options are available with a one-piece panel and reflective inserts.
Mirrors in bronze and gilded frames look organic with retro-style furniture (chests of drawers, carved bookcases). It is better to equip small hallways with custom-made furniture. This way you will avoid discrepancies between the dimensions of objects and the area of the room.
Reflective designs are also easier to pair with custom cabinets and cabinets.
Where to hang the mirror?
The most popular accommodation options.
On the front door
This design solution allows you to save space and create the impression of a more spacious room, which will be especially appropriate for a small or narrow corridor in a Khrushchev-type apartment.
The photo shows a mirror placed on the white entrance door in the hallway.
Alongside the door
This location option is most appropriate not only according to the rules of Feng Shui, but also from a practical point of view, since there is always a great opportunity to look at it when leaving.
In the corner of the wall
Hanging or floor models located in the corner are a rather interesting design option, which provides the opportunity to reflect objects from any angle.
Full wall
This decor has many positive qualities. A panoramic design from floor to ceiling, combined with good lighting, will become a bright and effective element of the interior, significantly expanding the space.
In a niche
Designed niches with mirrors, decorated with lamps, allow you to create a three-dimensional illusion in the room and fill it with rainbow highlights.
Mirror in the hallway according to Feng Shui
Since it is the hallway that “meets” the guests of the apartment, this is where you should start applying the principles of Feng Shui in practice. The basic rule is the accumulation and increase of positive energy. In order to stimulate the process, you need to consider the following rules:
- you cannot place a mirror strictly opposite the entrance, since favorable flows will be reflected and go in the opposite direction;
- the shape of the product should resemble a circle or oval;
- a person should see himself in it in full;
- It is better if the mirror is clean, without drawings or inscriptions that change the positive energy;
- you can hang several reflective surfaces on the sides of the front door;
- mirrors should reflect beautiful seascapes of paintings or money talismans.
Arrangement of the hallway is an important stage in creating a “cozy nest”. By correctly positioning the mirror, you can make this room as comfortable as possible, creating a positive mood immediately upon returning home. If it is not possible to place the product according to the recommendations of experts and popular teachings, you should simply decorate it more often with a sincere smile, filling it with positive energy.
A person should see himself in full height
The mirrors should reflect landscapes of paintings or money talismans
Smile at your reflection
Shape ideas and sizes
Using original geometric shapes and sizes, you can create very unusual interior images.
Big
Large-sized models significantly expand and enlarge the space, favorably emphasizing its proportionality and filling it with additional light.
The photo shows a hallway and a wall decorated with a large rectangular mirror with a clock.
Oval
They have an aesthetically attractive appearance and, thanks to their rounded shape, soften the geometry of the room, making it more harmonious.
Round
Round elements represent a symbol of infinity and completeness, which allows you to create a calm and cozy design.
Rectangular
With the help of such a correct, reliable and comfortable figure, it is possible to add special neatness and order to the interior.
Narrow
The long narrow shape will become an elegant, laconic and accent interior touch, contributing to a stylish and functional design.
Curly
Curved models in the shape of a wave, canvases in the shape of the sun, hexagonal honeycombs or other asymmetrical shapes will become a bright and dynamic design and provide a lot of opportunities for decorating the hallway.
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.
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.
What can be used as bright accents?
The design of a hallway with mirrors can be complemented with accents in the form of colored inserts. The decoration of the room must be thought out in advance. It is important to focus on two or three leading shades, without allowing any one of them to prevail. Since the space is usually not too large, it is better to avoid too bright colors - for example, red. This is because the mirror will double the "screaming spot".
Give preference to calm tones in the style of your choice.
In addition to inserts, the wall can be demarcated with the help of properly selected wallpaper or decoration, while reflection helps to further expand the space. In addition to color solutions, you can also use lighting accents. The direction of the lamps, their symmetrical or asymmetrical arrangement, and their various types will also help create a “game of reflections” of the existing surfaces.
Longitudinal division into two parts visually enlarges the room.
The reflection will be clearer and more detailed if you place small lamps around the perimeter. A mirrored ceiling will increase the volume of the area if several spotlights are placed on it. You can use hanging fixtures, wall sconces and a floor lamp (if space allows). For decoration, use improvised means.
Mirrors look interesting surrounded by photographs or paintings, where the reflective surface is in the center.
If the product was purchased without a frame, you can make a bright edge yourself. To do this, use paint (golden, silver, bronze, copper), fabric, foil or other soft material that can be used to frame the mirror. You can also make an original frame to order. The mirror in itself is an accent, since it has a number of properties that change the space.
Therefore, you need to position it correctly, and only then choose where to place the rest of the furniture.
Design options for mirrors in various styles
Mirror products in the interior of popular style trends.
Modern
This style is particularly harmonious, aesthetic, practical and light. The best option for decoration would be frameless mirrors with simple shapes and lines, or rectangular and symmetrical models with edging in cool silver or solemn light shades.
The photo shows a panoramic mirror consisting of squares in the interior of a modern hallway.
Loft
Square, round or rectangular mirror panels in a laconic frame made of iron, rough untreated wood or metal, painted in non-trivial colors, will fit especially well into an industrial-style corridor.
Provence
For the sophisticated Provencal style, which has a unique flavor, antique, vintage products in wooden frames with an aged effect or with forged edging in the form of flowers and plant motifs would be appropriate.
The photo shows a Provence-style hallway with a small figured mirror located above the chest of drawers.
High tech
In this direction, mirrors without frames or tinted canvases with a metal frame look great, having simple, strict and graphic lines that organically emphasize the entire geometry of the space.
Classical
Rectangular models in massive carved wooden or forged frames in balanced bronze, golden or silver tones, simultaneously combining richness and simplicity, laconicism and sophistication, will give the classic design even more uniqueness and sophistication.
Features of modern models
It is always worth remembering that the style of the mirror should match the style that you have chosen for the entire room as a whole. This is done so that this piece of furniture does not look foreign and out of place. There are not many styles in which a hallway can be made. There are only four of them: Baroque, Country, Provence and Rococo.
- There are countless geometric shapes, and a mirror can be of almost any shape.
- The main criterion when choosing the shape of a mirror invariably remains its combination with the rest of the furniture in the room.
- The frame can also be made of different materials: metal, wood, plastic, stone.
For example, a metal frame will fit perfectly into the interior of a retro-style hallway, and a volumetric frame made of high-quality wood will fit a large chest of drawers.
- Pay attention to the choice of hallway color. For small rooms it is better to choose dark shades, as they will visually make the room smaller.
- It’s better, on the contrary, to choose lighter colors, so the room will seem larger than it actually is.
- But you can choose dark furniture with light walls. Minimalism is ideal for small rooms.
- This style allows you to keep the space uncluttered and makes it quite stylish.
If the room is large, then the standard style is quite suitable for it. You can even add decorations if appropriate. In this case, you should not be afraid of overcrowding the space. After all, if you completely abandon decorations, the apartment may seem empty and poor.
