Can you imagine your life without a mirror? Probably, for the female race this is just a real disaster. The origin of mirrors began in the 13th century.
At that time, European scientists, in addition to mastering the processing of steel, tried to learn how to process glass.
Their main task was to create something that could reflect. And they succeeded. The ladies of those times were satisfied for a long time. But what can we say about today?
In our modern world, where the progress of technology rushes forward like an armored train, the functionality of mirrors has expanded significantly. For example, IKEA mirrors are used in the interior to improve the design of the room; with mirrors they create the illusion of space; The rooms are made more voluminous.
And if earlier there were some standards regarding size and design, now everything has become much more diverse. Various shapes and design styles allow any beauty to find her own zest or highlight her own tastes.
In this article we will look at the options for proposals from IKEA, and pay attention to the photo of IKEA mirrors in the interior. New design ideas from Swedish professionals can surprise you.
Types and sizes of frames
Mirror frames can be made from a variety of materials. Depending on the style of the frame, the mirror is applicable in a particular interior. Most often, rectangular and round mirrors are used in interiors. The IKEA catalog also contains unusual models, for example a wall mirror in the form of several hexagons of the Hönefos model.
Mirror frames are most often made from the following materials:
Polyurethane. These frames are lightweight and can be painted. Most often used to frame small round and oval mirrors.
Metal. Metal frames are most often made of aluminum and coated stainless steel. The IKEA website presents two models of mirrors with metal frames. These IKEA mirrors are equipped with lighting.
Mirror. The frame can be the mirror itself, which is treated with a special powder along the edges or a matte coating is applied.
Rattan. The catalog presents several mirrors with wicker rattan frames. These are flexible tree stems that can be shaped into any shape. It is not advisable to use such mirrors in the bathroom or kitchen; rattan can become deformed from excess moisture;
IKEA bathroom mirrors
The range of various Ikea mirrors designed for the bathroom are distinguished by their practicality. Made taking into account the characteristics of the bathroom, from moisture-resistant materials. The mirror cabinets of the STORYORM and BRIKKAN series included in the collection are spacious and will solve the problem of storing hygiene items. Mirrors vary in size, making their purchase accessible for different sized rooms. Large Ikea wall mirrors will visually enlarge the room, adding light to it. Small magnifying mirrors will pleasantly surprise the fair sex by looking into them and making it convenient to apply makeup. More details in the Ikea mirror catalogue.
Decorative mirrors
In the “Decorative Mirrors” section you can find many wall and tabletop models. Some of them can be used to decorate a dressing table.
The Karmsund model in a galvanized steel frame consists of three sections. You can hang it on a free wall or organize a dressing table with a mirror by placing it on legs on a cabinet, chest of drawers or table.
In the IKEA store you can buy a ready-made table with a mirror or purchase a separate table and a separate mirror.
Mirrors at IKEA – catalog with prices and photos
On the official IKEA website, each mirror is presented with detailed photos and a specified pricing policy. In the catalog you can also study detailed information about a specific product, instructions for its installation, care and operation, product parameters, delivery features and warranty conditions.
Full length floor mirror
Such a mirror at IKEA is offered at a price from 2,500 to 10,000 rubles. The color scheme of the mirror base is white or black, with a silver tint. For convenience, they have a special adjustable stand.
Series of table mirrors in the store: Knapper, Flaknan, Karmsund, Ikornnes, Isfjorden.
Wall mirror
This type of mirror can be purchased from 300 to 12,000 rubles. They are simple in form, some can be combined to create a more original option. Almost all of them are covered with a special film, which will serve as protection in case the mirror breaks. Most of them can be used in any room and even in the bathroom, but it is better to check the last point with the seller or on the website in advance.
Many of them can be used not only as a wall mirror. Colors of the mirror base: yellow, black, white, gray.
Series of wall mirrors offered at IKEA: Nissedal, Minde, Eidso, Hemnes, Ekne, Ikornnes, Stockholm, Henefos, Crabb, Lots, Malma, Songe, Nelaug, Lundamo and others.
Table mirror
IKEA offers several options: Karmsund, Müken, Tysnes, Ikornnes, Venessla. The pricing policy for these series is from 700 to 5500 rubles. The mirror rim is available in black, brown, and white. Stands of different types usually fix the mirror on the table very well.
Dressing table with mirror
Available in white (Hemnes). Upon purchase it will cost 15,000 rubles. Can be used both as a mirror and as a table for storing jewelry, cosmetics, and small items. You can even put your laptop on it. Furniture width – 100 cm, depth – 50 cm. Total height – 159 cm.
Makeup mirror with lighting for makeup
The store offers 2 options for such mirrors:
- Storylight round : works on special LEDs, which shine brightly and last longer. The diameter of the product is 47 cm. The surface is covered with a special film that will protect the user if the mirror is damaged. To install and use it, it is better to consult a specialist. Product price: 4000 rubles. The LED is designed for 20 thousand hours of service.
- Storyroom rectangular : white mirror with backlight. The width of the product is 80 cm, the height is 60 cm. As in the first case, there is a special protective film. Average service life is up to 20 thousand operating hours.
Bathroom mirror
You can choose mirrors with stands in the following shades: yellow, gray, white, beige, black. Cost – from 400 to 18,000 rubles. Series of mirrors from IKEA: Lollongen, Frakk, Fullen, Storerm, Godmorgon, Silveron, Hemnes, Enudden.
All mirror options are practical and made of high-quality material. Experiments have proven that mirrors can be placed in a bathroom or other room where there is a high level of humidity. A big plus is that some mirrors are built into compact cabinets, which allows you to have additional storage space. Depending on which mirror you choose, you can significantly visually enlarge the room. IKEA bathroom mirrors can also be used to create makeup.
Mirror in the hallway
Wall mirrors are used for this room. They can be purchased ranging from 300 to 12,000 rubles. The base colors vary, but the predominant colors are white, brown, and beige.
The most popular series of mirrors: Nissedal, Minde, Hemnes, Eidso, Ekne, Ikornnes, Stockholm, Crabb, Malma, Lots, Matredal, Songe, Eidso, Lundamo and others.
Wall mirror for hallway
Color range of wall mirror rims: gray, black, yellow, white. Pricing policy: from 300 to 12,000 rubles. Series that are offered on the site: Minde, Nissedal, Eidso, Hemnes, Ekne, Ikornnes, Stockholm, Honefos, Malma, Crabb, Lots, Songe, Mongstad, Saltrød and others.
White mirror
This piece of furniture will be a bright addition to any interior. With its help you can make the room brighter and visually more spacious. Pricing policy – from 300 to 12,000 rubles. There are both wall-mounted versions of white mirrors, as well as floor and tabletop ones.
Round mirror
Round mirrors on the site are offered from 1000 to 6000 rubles. The rim can be grey, yellow or white. There are not only round, but also oval options.
Series that offer: Ekne, Langesund, Rotsund, Stockholm, Vikersund.
Table with mirror and lighting
Currently this type of product is not represented in the IKEA catalog.
Chest of drawers with mirror
The chest of drawers is black and brown in color and has 6 small compartments for storing things. There is also mirror glass. The design is laconic, which will help it fit into any interior. The drawers are convenient to use because they open with virtually no noise. The manufacturer warns that to avoid the furniture tipping over, you need to attach the chest of drawers to the wall.
The cost of the product is 6500 rubles. Product width – 40 cm, depth – 49 cm, height – 123 cm.
Honeycomb mirror
A mirror with an original design, although not a practical option for everyone. Cost – 1000 rubles. Presented in the form of small cells, the number of which can be adjusted independently. The number of honeycombs offered in the kit is 10 pcs. Total width – 18 cm, height – 21 cm.
Mirror in frame
The product can serve not only as a mirror, but also as a room decoration. The rim (frame) is black, although it can be changed to a different shade if desired. It must be hung and secured solely according to the instructions. The thickness of the mirror itself is 1 cm, width and height are 25.5 cm each. For care, use only a cloth soaked in plain water or glass cleaner.
Dressing table with mirror
Currently not presented in the catalogue. But you can replace it with a Karmsund tabletop trillage. It can be placed on the dressing table or mounted on the wall. The mirror doors can not only be adjusted according to the opening width, but also completely closed. There are hooks on the inside of each door, 9 in total. You can hang jewelry, keys, etc. on them, for example.
Shelf with mirror
IKEA offers several options with white or yellow rims: Fullen, Silveron, Saltrød. You can buy them from 800 to 6400 rubles. Some mirrors have not only shelves, but hooks included. Most often used for bathroom equipment.
Cosmetic mirror
The cosmetic mirror at IKEA is available in several models. Pricing policy – from 700 to 6500 rubles. The base and stand are available in black, brown, and white. Series of cosmetic mirrors: Müken, Tysnes, Karmsund, Ikornnes.
Mirror black
Mirrors (rims) in black are not the most popular product, but there are people who want to buy them. Such furniture will cost from 400 to 12,000 rubles. Series of mirrors: Karmsund, Nissedal, Mongstad, Hemnes, Malma, Brimnes, Malm.
Mirror with hanger
Special hooks for storing things are offered in IKEA floor mirrors.
Mirror on legs
There are both tabletop and floor-mounted options, in the form of a dressing table with a mirror. Price – from 400 to 36,000 rubles. Series of mirrors on legs: Ophus (mini-wardrobe with a mirror), Hemnes (made in the form of a dressing table), Tissedal (wardrobe with a mirror), Trensum (cosmetic mirror), Silveron.
Mirror with ironing board
A very practical furniture option. Currently not represented on the IKEA website or in the store.
Large mirrors
In the corresponding section of the IKEA catalog you can find wall and floor models of large mirrors. An IKEA floor mirror will look harmonious in a dressing room or bedroom, where the owners are preparing to go out. Also, a floor mirror is used in a spacious hallway.
If there is not much space in the hallway or bedroom, it is better to opt for a large wall mirror. It can only perform its direct functions or become a stylish decorative element.
If the room has two closely spaced windows, you can hang a large mirror in a thin frame or a mirror cloth between them. It will additionally illuminate the room and make it lighter and airier.
A large narrow mirror can be illuminated with two wall sconces on the sides; the light will be reflected many times and make the room more interesting.
IKEA mirrors in the interior - real photos
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How to choose a mirror
When choosing a mirror, you should pay attention to several signs that indicate the quality of the product:
- A high-quality mirror should not have stains, scratches or chips;
- There should be no gaps between the frame and the mirror;
- The mirror must match the interior style of the room in which it will be located;
- Follow the proportions; the smaller the room, the larger the mirror should be.
It is also worth remembering a few rules from interior designers:
- If the composition contains several mirrors, they must have the same size and shape; the frames can have different colors, but be made of the same material;
- Mirrors of unconventional shape are not framed; they are interesting in themselves;
- A small rectangular mirror does not have to be framed in an expensive frame. You can frame it in an ordinary photo frame;
- If the store does not have a mirror in a suitable frame, feel free to buy the model with the simplest frame. On top of it you can independently glue decorations to your taste, these can be shells, pebbles, dried flowers;
- In rooms facing north, feel free to hang large mirrors. If there is already a lot of light in the room, reflecting from large mirrors, it will blind;
- A narrow high mirror visually makes the ceilings higher, a large rectangular, horizontally elongated mirror expands the walls;
- Be careful when choosing where to place your mirror. Each of us has intimate moments in life in which we do not want to watch ourselves, for example, during sleep.
What mirrors can you buy at IKEA?
Choosing mirrors at IKEA is a pleasure. There may be only one difficulty - it’s hard to choose from a large assortment. The color range of mirrors is presented in 10 options. There are both plastic bases and natural wood mirrors. The shape and method of attachment are also different. You can choose accessories that will be used in the room or in places with high humidity (in the bathroom, for example). The pricing policy for mirrors offered at IKEA is from 150 to 88,000 rubles. The price depends on the size of the product, the material used for manufacturing and the design itself. The mirror itself can come complete with a chest of drawers, a table, or a closet.
Mirror style
Each interior style has its own type of mirror.
Classic. A rectangular, square, round or oval mirror will suit a traditional interior. The frame can be golden or white.
Art Deco. The style is characterized by aged decorative elements and retro furniture. In such a room hang an oval mirror with a wooden or chrome frame.
High tech. A mirror in this style should be simple and functional, a simple geometric shape without unnecessary decoration. The frame can be made of metal or varnished wood.
Country. Style requires everything natural, natural. In this style, unusual frames made of untreated wood, wicker, rope or sea pebbles are acceptable.
A minimalist wardrobe with a mirrored facade without unnecessary decor will suit any interior style.
Illuminated mirror
What makes this category popular is its universal use; it serves as a mirror and a lamp at the same time. The switch is located on the frame. Ikea mirror with light, tested and suitable for bathrooms. There is a protective film. The advantages of the mirror are LEDs, which consume 85% less electricity than incandescent lamps, and a longer service life. The main series are LILLYORM, STORYORM.
Mirror mosaic
Mosaics made from small mirrored squares are often used in small spaces. This could be a bathroom, hallway or small bedroom. In the bedroom, such a mosaic can be glued to the door leaf from the inside.
The room will be visually enlarged, and the mirror surface can be used for its intended purpose. A door mirror can easily replace a full-length floor mirror, which takes up a lot of space due to the stand.
Properly selected mirrors will help you create a bright and cozy atmosphere in your home. If you don’t know where to start looking, look online at photos of IKEA mirrors in the interior. You are sure to find a design that will inspire you.
Popular mirrors from the IKEA catalog
The most purchased mirror options at IKEA:
Mirror Nissedal
Available in white and black. It will cost from 2000 to 7500 rubles. There are options in the form of a square or rectangle. A mini dressing table is also presented - a combination of 3 mirrors.
Mirror Pax
There are no separate mirrors of this series in the store, but doors with a mirror surface are offered. If you wish, you can pay attention to Vikedal doors, the cost of which is 3,400 rubles.
Mirror Hemnes
The store offers 8 options, in white, gray and black. Pricing policy – from 4 to 28 thousand rubles. There are both individual mirrors and tables with a mirror, cabinets with mirrors or furniture sets.
Mirror Knapper
Floor mirror in white. Price – 3500 rubles. The width of the product is 48 cm, height is 160 cm. The mirror has a special stand that can be used as a hanger for clothes or a bag.
Mirror Stockholm
The mirror base is made of walnut veneer. The shape of the mirror is smooth and round. Price – 6000 rubles. The mirror is designed in such a way that it can be complemented with other furniture in this series. Product diameter – 80 cm, depth – 10 cm.
Malm Mirror
An original mirror that will become a decoration and highlight of any room. It is attached to the wall with special screws that match the type of walls in the house. The height and width of the product are 25.5 cm each. The thickness of the glass is 1 cm.
Mirror Lots
Large mirror, which consists of 4 parts. At the same time, the mirror squares can be moved and created the composition that is needed for the interior. Such a product will cost 400 rubles. Mirror size 30 by 30 cm.
Mirror Trensum
Cosmetic mirror on a leg. The leg and stand are made of stainless steel. Cost – 400 rubles. Can be used in rooms with high humidity. On one side there is a regular mirror, on the other there is a magnifying one. The diameter of the mirror (it has a round shape) is 17 cm, height is 33 cm. The sun's rays have no effect on the mirror.
Mirror Hänefoss
Mirror in the form of 10 honeycombs. There are only 10 small mirrors and they can be arranged as conveniently or as needed to create a special interior. The general parameters of the mirrors are 18 by 21 cm. A special adhesive tape is offered for mounting. Honeycombs in two shades of light brown.
Mirror of Nelaug
The mirror base is made of pine. There is a special film that will protect against flying fragments if the mirror breaks. General parameters: 40 by 97 cm. Attached to the wall with screws. They are selected depending on the type of wall in the house.
This option will cost 900 rubles.
Photo of IKEA mirrors
Types of mirrors
A stylish item from IKEA will complement the decor of a country mansion and become the highlight of the apartment. A model with an interesting design will serve as an excellent decor. A stylish frame will protect the mirror surface from wear and allow it to be seamlessly integrated into the interior.
Accessories for children's rooms are selected especially carefully. The baby will like beautiful objects, they seem to come from a fairy tale.
For a boy, you can purchase a blue PAYSSLINGAR model. The tiny princess will love the pink SKÖNKHET mirror. A product in green color BARNSLIG is also available for sale. These mirrors are made of impact-resistant plastic to protect the baby.
Table mirrors
The main advantage of such items is mobility. They are easy to move to the right place. A special stand ensures the stability of the item. You can choose a model that has the ability to change the angle of inclination.
The world-famous manufacturer produces the following types of desktop products: MUKEN, TYSNES. Round mirrors are especially popular; their shape resembles the sun. Reflecting in them, the sun's rays fill the room with light and warmth.
Rectangular-shaped options also look stylish in the interior; they are made of high-quality materials, do not slip and do not leave scratches on the surface.
Characteristics of models
- The Knapper and Flaknan models are suitable for use in most rooms. They have a stand at the back where you can hang clothes. Both models are available in white.
- The upper part of the Karmsund mirror is decorated with a decorative element. The product is made in black color.
- “Ikornnes” has a frame made of ash wood, which adds coziness and comfort to the interior.
- The Isfjorden mirror, in addition to a stretcher on which you can hang clothes, also has a small shelf. Various accessories can be conveniently placed on the shelf.
- The surface of all mirror models is equipped with a protective film that prevents fragments from scattering in the event of damage to the product.
Furniture Features
- Model "Nordiza" is an unusual table with a mirror from Ikea. The box can be opened from both sides. This allows you to place the product close to the wall and leave free space on both sides. The box is designed to store accessories, cosmetics and jewelry. The product is made of bamboo, creating a cozy atmosphere in the room.
- The Malm table can serve as both a dressing table and a desk. The durable countertop is easy to clean and does not require the use of special detergents. The drawer moves smoothly.
- The table fits harmoniously into the furniture of the corresponding brand.
- “Brimnes” has a hinged lid under which the mirror is “hidden”. The secret drawer has plenty of space to store essentials.
- Manufacturers recommend attaching the table to the wall using the included fasteners.
- The Hemnes model has two small drawers that support an oval mirror. There is another large drawer under the tabletop.
- The white dressing table "Syvde" fits perfectly into any interior. The spacious drawers are convenient for storing a hair dryer, bulky items and various cosmetic accessories. A special stopper protects the table drawers from falling out.
