Using Mirrors for Interior Decorating

Mirrors are an essential for every home. No longer limited to bathrooms and vanities, mirrors now adorn the walls of hallways, dining rooms and living rooms for a decorative aesthetic that adds an illusion of depth and space. Available with or without decorative frames, mirrors add to the environment of your home and are considered a low to no maintenance case good.

With the right placement of your mirror, you can either add a traditional or contemporary flair to your home. Placing a large landscape mirror over your mantle in your family parlor or living room creates a homely, peaceful ambience. In addition, it helps creates a sophisticated atmosphere without being over the top.

If you desire a contemporary aesthetic, consider placing a vertical mirror in the corner of a room, preferably so that it faces your yard or a window. This arrangement beautifully reflects the sunlight coming into your home, adding natural light to your setting. For an even more artistic approach, hang four to five smaller mirrors, matching up the shapes and sizes if you wish, in a sporadic pattern or a cluster along your walls. This visually playful distribution works well with any amount of space you have, adding a fun air for your home.

Mirrors aren't just limited to walls; etageres or display cases even include a mirror backing to reflect your treasured item, flower vase or sculpture. Adding intensity to the object, mirrored etageres allow you to view your treasures from different angles without fear of physically damaging them. A gorgeous accent for any home, take advantage of using mirrors to heighten the ambience and reflect the beauty of your home.