In your home, mirrors work like magicians, expanding areas, multiplying light, and duplicating vistas - all types of mirrors such as round mirrors, bathroom mirrors, vanity mirrors, and full-length mirrors. They can play either major or supporting roles in your home's decor, depending on their size and placement, but the correct mirrors are always noteworthy. They're enchantments that will enliven and brighten any space they're placed in.
Here, we've selected a few of our favourite forms (there are far too many to name) as well as some suggestions for where to hang them in your home to get the most out of these decorative marvels.
Due to its adaptable and timeless form, this shape is deservedly popular. Because it resembles a painting, don't be afraid to treat it like one and hang it prominently, such as above a mantel. To create great depth in your living room, hang two on opposite walls, or one right opposite a window to multiply the light. You'll be surprised at how much this can brighten up a room. A matching pair hung above double sinks for an added dose of flair in the bathroom is another classic use.
It is a rectangular shape with a horizontal axis. Because this orientation is optimal for filling space above large stretches, it has long been the natural choice atop a fireplace mantel. This design looks great above a long, low sideboard, in a foyer as a last-minute makeup check before getting out of the house, or in a space with low ceilings, where full length mirrors can make them feel even lower. They give off a dressed-up speakeasy vibe behind the bar, and there's no need for a password.
Large round mirrors can help to anchor a space by providing a strong focal point. We like circles since they're simple to work with and don't require any levelling. They're cool and casual with a thin edge or no frame at all; dressy and dramatic with a more jewellike frame. Installing one behind a desk transforms the space into an instant vanity.
For a quick internal pick-me-up, place one of these contemplative moments pretty much wherever. Hang one beside a chaise longue, in a compact powder room, or over a beloved piece of art to take advantage of high ceilings in a windowless nook. A gallery wall can be replaced with a cluster of small spherical mirrors positioned above a long sofa.
This timeless shape is softer than a rectangle and quieter than a huge round, yet it's still a prominent design feature. Above a console table in a foyer, ovals are a natural fit. We also like to place one between two windows in the living room to create the illusion of a third opening while also breaking up the straight lines. They also reflect light from the chandelier spectacularly between two sconces in the dining room.
These fantastic fakes add a hint of gravitas to even the most basic of rooms with their architectural contours and occasional artificial panes. To open up a nook or provide a dramatic finale to a hallway, use their whimsical trompe l'oeil properties. You can still have a view in a room where the sofa's back faces the windows.???????
