Decor by Devonleigh: The Mighty Mirror
When decorating a wall, we often think of hanging artwork or framed photos to add a focal point to the room. While these are certainly beautiful decor pieces, we must give credit where credit is due - to the mighty mirror.
Mirrors are often added as decor pieces to hallways, living rooms, dinning rooms and more to take up space on an otherwise bare wall. When done correctly, mirrors not only act as a in interesting decor piece, but can serve two very important functions: maximizing space and reflecting light.
The key to using a mirror effectively is to imagine it acting as a window. This typically means that you’ll need a decently large wall space to work with. When you’re planning where to place a mirror, we suggest taking a look at the room and determining which wall could be opened to create a more open concept feel. A trick we like to incorporate involves placing the mirror on a wall opposite of any existing windows. This will create the illusion of another room, and adds so much dimension to the space.
Mirrors work especially well when placed in a room with lots of natural light. If you’re looking to create the illusion of space in a room that lacks windows, such as a basement, then it’s best to place lighting elements close to the mirror, where they can catch the light and reflect it. This can be as simple as having a few overhead lighting fixtures (which are most likely already in place), or adding a lamp to a side table.
If you’re using a mirror specifically to brighten the room, feel free to stray from the conventional rectangular or oval shape! Use multiple mirrors of uniform or varying shapes to create a gallery wall feel, or look for interesting frames and overlays to create a decor piece.
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