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Mirrors are almost always strategically placed where they get the best results. Everyone wants to look their best before they leave home. Mirrors have been used for hundreds of years. Some are enclosed in a beautiful metal frame, while another one may have an antique wooden frame around it. Some mirrors are as small as a compact used for applying powder or eye makeup while some are as large a room. Many mirrors cover the entire front of a closet or a door, or they’re placed at the end of a long hallway.

A Mirror is Always Found in the Bathroom

Number One: The most important location of a mirror is above the bathroom sink where every family member spends a lot of time getting ready for the day. Whether they’re going to school, to work or out for a jog, the first thing they do is take a shower, wash and dry their hair, shave and apply makeup. Some of the newer style bathroom mirrors include a magnification portion that makes it easier to remove eyebrow hair or see places that have been missed by the razor.

Floor-Length Mirrors Are Usually Placed in the Bedroom

Number Two: The bedroom is a great place to hang a floor-length mirror since the person looking into it has privacy. They can see if their slip is showing, or if the clothing they’re wearing looks okay on them. Whether a man or woman, they’ll want to know they look personable before heading out to work. There are many different types of affordable and attractive floor-length mirrors. Log onto capitolglassnyc.com for some great ideas.

Mirrors Are Placed in Entrance Ways

Number Three: Many people put a mirror at the bottom of the stair-steps near the entrance door so they can do a last-minute check on their clothing, hair, and makeup. This is where they make sure they’re ready to face the day. A mirror will reflect the beauty of a person standing in front of it and the room behind them.

They Belong in the Dining Room

Number Four: Large mirrors placed on the dining room wall will reflect candles on the table, and soft romantic lighting. The mirror will also make the room appear larger than it actually is by giving it a feeling of openness and comfort.

They Should be Placed in the Living Room

Number Five: Mirrors are beautiful when they’re placed above the fireplace in the living room. Along with the fire in the fireplace, the mirrors add a feeling of warmth, peace, and comfort to the living room on a cold winter night.

While these five tips are places where most homemakers hang their mirrors, remember that mirrors bring out the best in any room of the home. Babies love to look in the mirror while they’re bouncing in their crib. Teenagers want mirrors in their rooms to see how they look before they leave for school. Some homemakers like to put a mirror on the table and set a plant, flowers, and candles on it so that when the candles are lit it provides a softly romantic setting. These are all ideas that anyone can use and none of them cost a fortune. Wherever there’s a mirror, it’s a sure thing that the room will look much more appealing and inviting.

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“I know everyone says mirrors are a great way to make rooms look bigger.  What are some creative ways to use mirrors in my space?”

 

Mirrors are a ‘magic’ piece that really can make rooms look bigger and brighter.  They allow light to bounce around a room so it give that illusion of a larger space, so be sure to have light in the room with that mirror.

 

The great thing about mirrors is that they are also beautiful (the reflected image: you) the mirror, itself is also beautiful plus there are many styles to suit many styles of decor.

We can offer you a few ideas to inspire how you can use mirrors in your space.

In the entry:

it’s usually a small and tight space to begin with so a mirror is going to help make it look and feel more spacious but ti’s also very useful so you can do one final check before you head out for the day. This round mirror with a wide frame looks great over the console table.

In the living room:

We love that added glam that a mirror can add to a space.  Mirrors serve a function but they are also a great ‘fashion’ piece.  They instantly add a touch of glamour and make a room look expensive.  We love this set of 3 matching mirrors in this living room.  The dark glossy frames hanging above the sofa table make the room look so chic.

Try an over sized mirror:

Over sized mirrors are so stylish and we love what they can do in a room.  Try in the corner of a bedroom, the room will look instantly larger plus it another great way to check out your #OOTD (Outfit Of The Day) but try and over sized mirror elsewhere, like the entry, dining room, living room…We love this entry with the over sized mirror with a silver frame and lots of tone-on-tone.

In the bedroom:

We love a mirror in the bedroom but maybe not where you would expect….try matching mirrors above each bedside table.  The symmetry is classic and something the human eye is naturally drawn to. We love this scalloped edge mirror above these white and wood tone bedside tables and with the trellis wallpaper as the backdrop, perfection!

 

Try a ‘custom’ mirror in your bathroom:

Often when we move into a home, there have been some updates (maybe not to our specific tastes but updates none the less) but the bathroom mirrors are usually ignored.  Try adding an instant update to your bathroom by changing out those old mirrors for something new.  It makes a huge difference in the overall look of your bathroom. You don’t have to spend a fortune to make your space look rich.

Try above the fireplace:

A perfect spot for a piece of art, yes but, if you can’t find a piece you love a mirror is a great solution – it never goes out of style and should you find an art piece you love you can always place the mirror elsewhere.  Another look we love above the fireplace is layering.  So try a mirror (a large one) layered with some smaller art or photography.

 

Try a gallery wall:

Have a gallery wall? A a mirror in your arrangement to mix it up! Lots of mirrors make a great mirror gallery wall.

A few tips when it comes to  decorating with mirrors:

– like art be sure to find the right size and be sure to hang it at the right height

– find a mirror with a frame that works with your current style. the possibilities are endless, the choices are too

– don’t be afraid to get creative, try matching over sized mirrors behind bedside tables – why not?

Mirrors do so much for a room – brighter and bigger…who wouldn’t like that ?

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