1. BRING AN ANTIQUE MIRROR INTO A MODERN SCHEME
Whether looking for a bedroom or living room mirror, you can't beat a good antique, and while you may find that an antique mirror finds a natural home in a period property, that doesn't mean you can't bring it into a more modern scheme, too. In this scheme by designer Chad Dorsey, an ornate gilt mirror brings an opulence to the modern architecture of this home – creating a beautiful balance between old and new.
2. CREATE OR BREAK SYMMETRY
Combining two or more mirrors can create a mood, uniformity, and symmetry in a home. If you love equilibrium and want your home to look sharp and smart, a great way is with arranging your wall decor or other items in an orderly manner.
3. REFLECT SOMETHING INTERESTING
Mirrors help create a focal point, but the mirror itself doesn't just have to be the statement – what they reflect can be, too.
4. USE A MIRROR TO BREAK UP PATTERNED WALLS
Mirrors are a practical addition to any bedroom, but try to think creatively when positioning them. These not only add functional value to the room, or a decorative touch but also add depth or help open up the aesthetics.
Want to break the heavily decorative wallpaper? Try with a mirror. The circular shape will provide relief to the busy walls, add an element of reflection to the room, help ease the visuals into a lighter setting, and add layering to the wall's decor.
5. EXPERIMENT WITH SHAPES
Have a console table that needs spicing up? A flashy sunburst mirror on the wall above it can immediately uplift the entire arrangement. There are very few decorating dilemmas that a good sunburst mirror can’t help with. Have a big, blank space above a bedroom headboard? Need something to fill up an empty corner in a room? Wondering what to place above the TV? Wonder no more – a well-secured sunburst mirror should do the trick. 'Experimenting with shapes is great in interior design,' says Noorein. 'Circles, ovals, and rectangles are all regular shapes but don’t be afraid of uneven, asymmetrical, and weird shapes. These, in fact, are a key contemporary mirror trend, so feel free to get a wiggle on.'
6. ADD MIRRORS TO WARDROBES TO CREATE DEPTH IN A ROOM
Apart from their good looks, bedroom mirrors are an excellent way to make a small space feel larger. One way to use their reflective properties to great benefit is with fully-mirrored wardrobes or doors. The mirrors reflect the floor and the ceiling, giving the illusion that the space is larger than it is in reality.
7. CHOOSE AN OVERSIZED PIECE TO MAKE A STATEMENT
Mirrors come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, but in a modern living room, a supersize mirror can make more a real feature. Fill a full length of the wall with a sleek, modern piece that maximizes light and opens up the space, plus extends the boundaries of any space.
8. DECORATE A NICHE WITH A MIRROR GALLERY
An easy way to make a living room corner, a bedroom seating nook, or any other secondary space look and feel like the focal point is by adding a mirror above. Here, an artful arrangement of three mirrors (with interesting shaped frames) by Studio DB ties everything together.
9. INSERT MIRRORS INSIDE DISPLAY SHELVES
The beauty and versatility of mirrors are that they needn't be stand-alone pieces. Add these tiny beauties inside storage units and shelves, and give an otherwise staid unit, a lift and a fresh look.
10. DON'T NEGLECT SMALL, NARROW SPACES
Let's be honest. How often do we think of the decor of the hallways when we have our large living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens to take care of? But don't miss out on the opportunity to make the narrow hallway the little jewel box of the house.
WHAT DECOR SHOULD I USE AROUND A MIRROR?
There are several ways you can decorate around a mirror. For one, placing asymmetrical mirrors and creating a lovely gallery wall is a good way to extend the wall decor of the room.