Mirror accents in the interior of the house

For some reason, many people think that the presence of mirrors in home decor is completely unnecessary.

If the rooms are spacious enough, then this may be a fair opinion, but for a small house they can be a real lifesaver. The fact is that none of the design techniques will cope so perfectly with the task of visually expanding the space as mirrors. In fairness, it should be noted that a mirror in a house with a good area will also not be an outcast, only a slightly different role will be assigned to it in the decor. Which one? This and much more will be discussed below.

How to use mirrors in the interior

Hang or put?

Designers really like to use large models of mirrors in their homes, and not to fix them in the usual way, but simply to put them on the wall. Since such large-scale mirrors are quite heavy, they simply cannot fall on their own. To drop them, you have to make some effort.

To a reasonable question: why are they not hanged? - there is a perfectly adequate answer. First of all, the problem is the weight of the mirror. It is, to put it mildly, decent, so not every wall can withstand such a load. This was the main reason for the design tradition of simply resting a mirror on the wall in the house. Usually, one or a pair of symmetrically installed mirrors is used in the interior of a room. In the latter case, a chest of drawers, a table, cabinets and other items are placed between them.

Where is the place for the mirror?

A mirror, like any other room decoration, should be in place. Therefore, you need to be able to choose the right location for it. In the interiors of houses you can often see fireplaces. Their height is small, so the free space above them must be decorated. Most often, paintings or a mirror are chosen for this role. Everything is clear with the pictures, but why is it worth hanging a mirror here?

Take a close look at your home. The living room should be bright and very light. A mirror is capable of reflecting light, and not just reflecting, but also multiplying its amount. Even our ancestors knew about this: there were always candles on the mantelpieces in those days. Their flickering fire was reflected in the mirrored surface and scattered throughout the vast hall, filling it with soft light.

Nowadays hang mirror over fireplace in the House - most often a tribute to tradition, although in some cases designers use their reflectivity to demonstrate the beauty of gizmos standing on the mantelpiece, such as porcelain figurines or antique clocks, as they say "in all its glory", eliminating the need to once again touch them with your hands.

The location of the mirror above the sofa can also be called a classic of the interior genre. This familiar technique unobtrusively performs two important functions at once:

1. Decorates the room.
2. Increases space.

And he does it very unobtrusively, without annoying those present in the room.

You can turn the mirror into a fake window, reminiscent of bygone times with its decor. By enclosing a rectangular mirror sheet in a white frame and covering it with bindings, you will get a real French-style French window, and such styles in the interior are at the peak of popularity today. A mirror designed in this way will bring to your home touches of luxury palace decors. For greater credibility, you can even decorate a false window with curtains, just use the same textiles for this purpose as in the real window area.

Another spectacular technique for placing mirrors in the interior is to make one wall surface a mirror. The wall can be completely or partially hidden behind a mirror. It is correct to use the mirror decor on the wall opposite the window: in this case, the house will be filled with light and space. A wardrobe with identical doors can replace a mirror wall, but this solution is only suitable for rooms with a large area.

In the decoration of the wall, you can use decorative mirror tiles, but you are unlikely to be able to buy it in a store. Its production will need to be ordered individually. To fix such tiles, you will need liquid nails or standard tile adhesives.

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Mirror in the house: modern interpretations

Modern mirrors can amaze with their beauty. And note that we are not talking about the frame at all, but directly about the reflective surface itself. Agree, because you add a mirror to the decor of the living room for absolutely no reason to admire yourself, therefore, no one expects a real reflection of the surrounding space from it. The main task of the mirror in this case is to complete the decor and bring charm to the atmosphere. Glare of candles reflected in the mirror, a festively decorated table, bright decorative elements will look bewitching.

You can decorate the surface of the mirror in different ways:

1. Sandblasting.
2. Painted.
3. Mosaic.
4. Fusing.
5. decorative film

On the mirror, you can depict a floral pattern, abstraction or an unusual landscape.. You can also stylize it under a pseudo stained glass window. The stained glass surface will be the perfect complement to a luxuriously decorated room with an expensive wall and floor made of natural wood, combined with leather-covered upholstered furniture.

Any of the presented types of mirrors is already in the assortment list of many specialized stores, but in limited quantities. Therefore, it is sometimes very difficult to choose an option suitable for a specific interior. Companies that manufacture such products to order will come to the rescue. The difference in price will be small, but you will get exactly the mirror that will become the core of the entire interior.

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mirror frame

When purchasing a mirror, pay attention to the frame in which it is enclosed. It should match the overall interior decor of the house and be in harmony with the items already in the environment. A universal solution will be a wooden frame. The option is considered a classic and guaranteed win-win.

Mirror in bronze finish will come in handy in the House, finishedm according to the canons of classicism, rococo, baroque.

Forged frame will fit into traditional ethnic styles and decors with a touch of antiquity. He will be pleased with the interior of the Victorian era and decors with Gothic motifs.

Great demand for Art Deco mirrors. Their value lies in the fact that they are equally easy to fit into retro environments and ultra-modern designs. The frames of these mirrors can be fabric, plastic, metal or any other material that matches the texture of the rest of the decor.

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Mirrors on furniture facades

The use of such non-traditional furniture for us is especially justified in the interiors of small rooms. The presence of a mirror in the house in such an unusual form gives the atmosphere real chic. The room instantly fills with seemingly limitless space. The idea of ​​creating such furniture belongs to the Venetian craftsmen. In ancient times, mirror chests of drawers, wardrobes, tables filled the interiors of noble houses and royal palaces. Such furniture was considered an incredible luxury.

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Secrets of using mirrors in interiors

Mirrors are an undeniable decoration of any interior. From pieces of this material, you can lay out whole patterned compositions. With the help of mirrors, they create the effect of symmetry, for example, windows or arched openings. Designers like to hang mirrors so that they reflect the decorative elements that decorate the fireplace, shelving and chest of drawers. This move is especially successful if it is planned to exhibit collectible and antique items on such surfaces. And in a situation where there are very few expensive things in the room, mirrors will help create a sense of their abundance and, most importantly, choose the right angle to reflect reality. Trellis are great for this task.

Mirror in the House, can and should be used to adjust the space. Do mirror ceiling - the room will immediately appear higher. In a narrow layout, a mirror border placed along the upper perimeter of the wall will help the space to go beyond the walls. The mirror wall, which can also serve as the doors of the overall cabinet, will also expand the space, relieving it of the feeling of being cramped and cluttered with furniture. You can not do without a mirror effect in the decors of rooms with small windows and, accordingly, insufficient lighting. For maximum reflective effect, hang a mirror around the house so that it can "see" the light source, rather than trying to illuminate the mirror itself. This is wrong - by highlighting its surface, you will never get soft diffused lighting in the room.

Some people prefer to see in the mirror not so much a decorative element as a tool that increases the feeling of comfort and safety in the room. In this case, the mirror is positioned so that it reflects the entrance to the room. Seeing what is happening behind his back, a person gets rid of psychological discomfort.

How else to introduce a mirror into the decor without hanging it on the walls? A good move would be to purchase a table with a mirror top. Besides the fact that it looks impressive, it will also help awaken your appetite.

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The mystical side of the mirror

If you do not shy away from mysticism and you are interested in paranormal phenomena, then you should not even look for a more mysterious object than a mirror. It has long been endowed with strange characteristics. Entire teachings are devoted to its use and possibilities.For example, the famous Feng Shui does not recommend purchasing old mirrors, as they are not always able to accumulate positive information. You can place in your house only those of them that you inherited from your loved ones and loved ones. And of course, a complete taboo is imposed on the use of cracked mirrors. Reality in a defective display can settle illnesses and quarrels in your house.

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Conclusion

No matter how the mirror is used in the house, it remains one of the most interesting, from a decorative point of view, design element. Make it a real art object and your room will always look spacious, stylish and incredibly comfortable!

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