Mirror in the interior

From time immemorial, various characteristics have been attributed to the mirror - magical, mystical, psychological, and many others. But in this article we will talk about how you can use a mirror in the interior, consider the possible options for transforming the various rooms of your home. Professional designers constantly use such techniques, but it is not necessary to spend money on their services, because you can decide on a more winning idea yourself.

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The mirror and its colossal potential

An effective assistant in creating a unique decor of the rooms are mirror surfaces. Carefully look around, analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the room in which you want to use mirrors in interior design.

This element is able to hide the flaws of the layout, emphasize the style and complement the interior of the room, adding lightness and grace to it. Having placed them correctly, in the end you can achieve various visual effects:

• Designers make extensive use of the ability of mirrors to visually increase space. In small small-sized apartments with small rooms and narrow corridors this is especially true.

Important! One small mirror in a narrow corridor will not be able to visually expand the room. To do this, you will need to use a composition of mirrors. It is not worth placing mirrors opposite each other, since there is a risk of obtaining a distorted picture of the interior, and also, multiple reflection of yourself can create psychological dissonance.

• The ability of mirror surfaces to reflect and scatter light comes in handy in dimly lit and dark rooms. When placed correctly, the light flux will be scattered and provide uniform illumination of the entire space.
• Without overloading the interior with a large number of decorative objects, thanks to mirror reflection, you can get a feeling of an abundance of objects in the interior.
• The mirror in the interior is able to visually adjust the proportions of the room. So, a vertically placed oval mirror allows you to make the ceilings higher.
• If there is an object on which you want to focus (for example, an exquisite chandelier, vase, painting, etc.), you should place a mirror in front of it. An object highlighted in this way will definitely not go unnoticed.

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Mirror surfaces in rooms for various purposes

Modern housing is replete with mirrors in interior design. They can be found in the hallway, bedroom, bathroom and even in the kitchen. In each of the rooms, designers use this element to perform certain functions - for the main purpose or as a decor. Consider how you can use mirror surfaces in various rooms of the home.

Living room

There are discussions about the advisability of placing mirrors in the living room, but using this element you can create various visual changes:

• a mirror on a long wall in a rectangular room can double it;
• if placed in the same room on a narrow wall, the impression is a long narrow corridor:
• when beautiful objects are reflected in it - the number of objects doubles, while the interior looks richer;
• You can create the effect of an additional window or door;
• a mirrored ceiling will make the room taller.

Using the following basic principles for placing mirrors in the interior, you can choose the right product and avoid common mistakes in the design of the living room:

• Opposite mirrors visually create an intricate maze. Try to avoid such an arrangement, as this can adversely affect the emotional and psychological state.
• The effect of visual expansion of the space can be achieved if the design is done in light colors, if rooms with a dark interior of the mirror hide it.
• Make sure that no more than two large interior items are reflected in the mirrors, otherwise the room will look sloppy.
• The mirrored ceiling of a room with high ceilings makes them even higher, which can cause dizziness.
• Psychologists do not recommend placing mirrored surfaces in a conspicuous place, as some people feel nervous tension with prolonged eye contact with them.
• Using a mirror as an element of decor, place it at a height of at least 1.5 meters from the floor.
• When you install the backlight on an object reflected in a mirror surface, the light will evenly scatter around the room.

When using a mirror in the interior of the living room, the following options for its placement are possible:

• Above the fireplace;
• above the sofa;
• composition on the wall;
• installation behind furniture (usually a mirror wall behind a sofa or armchairs);
• leaning against the wall (heavy construction);
• built-in furniture (wardrobe or trellis);
• mirror tile.

Bedroom

The most common use of mirrors in the bedroom interior is the door of the built-in wardrobe:

• This method is practical and convenient, since a large mirror surface will visually increase the often small space of the room for rest and sleep.
• Also, going to work, a party will allow you to evaluate your image in full growth.

Important! If the area allows, instead of the door of the wardrobe, you can use a large mirror in the frame, which is installed on the bed.

Other ideas:

• It will decorate and give uniqueness to the interior of the bedroom located above the head of the bed panels from the mirror parts or a composition of mirrors.
• Bedside tables with mirror facades are gaining popularity. They have the ability to “dissolve” in the interior of small bedrooms.
• And the bedside tables, the facades of which are assembled from small mirror elements, add notes of gloss and glamor to the interior, creating unusual optical effects.
• The same effect can be obtained with a mirror finish of the bed frame.

Important! By placing mirrors behind table lamps with lampshades, you can increase the amount of diffused, soft lighting.

Children's room

Kids are very fond of looking at their reflection, so they will be interested in such an element in furniture.

Important! To increase safety, it is better to use mirror surfaces coated with a special film. Such a film prevents fragments from forming if the mirror breaks.

In the children's room, the mirrors must be securely fixed to the base or furniture frame, while paying attention to its edges are smoothed and processed. It can also be attached to the wall, placed in a frame without sharp elements.

Dining and kitchen

When using mirrors in the interior design of the dining room and kitchen, they should be placed on the wall at the height of the eyes of a standing person, so that when eating, you do not see your reflection.

Important! This is undesirable from a psychological point of view, negative Feng Shui and, in general, a bad omen.

You can decorate with mirror elements in these rooms not only walls. Such elements can be found in the facades of furniture or the design of cabinets for displaying ware - tea sets, wine glasses, glasses, etc.

The interior of the kitchen is full of reflective surfaces, especially for the Hi-tech style - it can be countertops, glass inserts on household appliances and furniture, stainless steel elements. These properties bring the spirit of modernity and gloss to the interior.

Bathroom

The layout of standard apartments does not include a large bathroom. Designers recommend using light shades, glossy and mirror surfaces when decorating such rooms, which will help to visually increase the space.

How to use a mirror:

• In the vast majority of cases, the mirror in the interior of the bathroom is located above the washbasin.
• In addition to such placement, in a small room you can use small mirror paintings to partially decorate the wall in this area.
• If the area of ​​the room allows you to place not one, but two sinks in the bathroom, the issue of mirror surfaces can be solved in two ways - to place one large mirror above them, or two identical models, while maintaining the symmetry of the design.
• You can also mount small mirror elements with a magnifying effect on a flexible tripod - it will be convenient to do hair styling or apply decorative cosmetics, adjusting the level of the subject in front of the face.
• To create a modern style when designing a bathroom, choose concise and simple solutions. To do this, it is permissible to place mirrors without a frame at all or to use them, imitating part of the wall decoration.

Important! If the mirror surface is large, it is possible to use additional light sources for efficient illumination.

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Mirror in the living room: tips and ideas

To create your own unique design will help some ideas on the location of mirrors in the interior.

Do not hang, but put

Such a design solution can be found in a classic interior:

• The heavy mirror design is framed by a tree that harmonizes in color with the furniture of the room and looks stylish and rich. It is appropriate to install it near the object that you want to highlight - it can be a large flower in a pot, an elegant chair, etc.
• You can use two such designs, placing them symmetrically on both sides of the interior item, which will serve as a chest of drawers, a cupboard, an armchair, etc.

Important! To fix such a rather massive structure on the wall will be problematic, since unreliable walls in the home may not support its weight.

Exceptional beauty

To create an exclusive mirror design, the techniques used to decorate it will help:

• painting;
• pasting by a film;
• mosaic;
• sandblasting;
• fusing.

Given that the mirror in the interior of the living room is used as an element of decor, such a design decision in the design of the mirror canvas will be appropriate. It can be done in the form of a simulation of a stained-glass window, to apply a natural landscape or floral abstraction - it all depends on your imagination.

Important! There are already ready-made versions of such mirrors on sale, perhaps you will find a suitable option among them. For a minimalist interior, it is better to use mirror surfaces with sandblasting.

Fireplace area

In the interior of modern living rooms, fireplaces are very common. Traditionally, props are placed near it, such as tongs, poker, etc., chairs and other little things. Candlesticks, vases and other trinkets are placed on the fireplace. But the space above him looks unattractive and empty.

The best solution to this problem is to use a mirror on the wall in the interior:

• Firstly, because the objects exhibited (this can be collection items, figurines, watches, etc.), you will not need to pick it up, since you can view the object from the back in the reflection of the mirror.
• Secondly - burning candles installed on the fireplace will help to improve lighting.

Important! In addition, the glare of the flame helps to relax and have a calming effect.

Mirror wall

To increase the space of a small room, one of the walls can:

• Decorate with a mirror surface, while to achieve the desired effect, the surface should occupy at least a quarter of the wall. A wall thus designed opposite the window will help to make the room more spacious and lighter.
• If the size of the room allows, you can install a sliding wardrobe with beautiful mirrored doors.
• The option of using mirror tiles is also possible. In this case, in most cases, you will need to find a wizard to cut the material to the desired size. You can do the decoration yourself by gluing the tiles with liquid nails or a special adhesive.

Mirror on the ceiling

This arrangement of the mirror in the interior is ideal for rooms with low ceilings, where you need to visually add height. But:

• Do not attach huge mirror sheets to the ceiling, this will be a mistake.
• Use a coffered design that does not overload the space.
• With the help of small pieces of mirrors, you can truly decorate the interior, and it’s more convenient to work with them.

Important! Another solution to visually increase the height will be a mirror cornice, launched along the perimeter of the ceiling.

Mirror Gallery

To decorate the interior in this way, the mirrors are framed. This option is perfect for rooms with high ceilings - their chaotic arrangement breaks the wall into several sections, which visually makes it lower.

It should be noted that the location of the mirrors also plays a role - horizontal placement can visually lengthen a short wall, and placing it vertically can increase the height.

Important! Decorating a room in this way makes it more comfortable.

Compositional tricks

Such a design solution can be implemented in the following ways:

• The first - mirrors placed in the same type of frame can be entered into a block of photographs that hang on the wall.
• The second way is to place a large mirror in the center and arrange photographs around it in a frame (frames can be of various shapes, but the texture should be the same).

Mirrored Furniture

Decoration of the interior can be furniture made of mirror surfaces. It is not necessary to buy a finished interior item made of this material. You can sheathe a mirror with your existing furniture.

In addition, a solution with mirrored furniture will help in the interior of rooms of a disproportionate shape - for example, by installing a mirror cabinet along a long wall, you will visually expand the walls.

Important! Carefully approach the installation of mirrored furniture in rooms that are decorated in contrasting and vibrant colors. Use this furniture in rooms that are painted in soothing pastel colors.

With a designer taste and understanding of the laws of light reflection, you can create a unique and elegant interior, while achieving unique effects.

Mirror in the living room: stylistic sketches

As you can see, the mirror in interior design is actively used. Consider how to do this as spectacularly as possible:

• The blended window will be an interesting solution in the design of the room. At the same time, it can be covered with binders, set into a frame and even use the same curtains and curtains as on the window.
• If the living room is made in the style of classicism, use carved wooden frames.
• Bronze frames are suitable for living rooms in the style of Rococo and Baroque.
• The wrought iron frame will decorate the room in a Victorian or Gothic style.
• Art Nouveau style involves applying natural motifs to a mirror surface. On the frame must be present floral ornaments, floral elements, curls, etc.
• Country style assumes the correct geometric proportions and framing with simple branches, rattan, broken ceramic tiles and shells.
• Minimalism does not accept unnecessary details, so one large mirror framed by a simple frame (or without it at all) will be the ideal solution for this style, and it is better if the frame is light.
• The modern high-tech style is characterized by simplicity, strict forms and clear lines. Use square, round or rectangular mirrors in or without a thin frame in such an interior.

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Light sources and mirrors

Correct illumination of mirror surfaces can hide the flaws of the layout:

• When creating stylish images, pay attention to the reflection - it should be impeccable.
• The mirror in the entire wall or wardrobe with mirrored doors can be illuminated with miniature lamps located on the ceiling or floor.
• A properly installed mirror will help to cope with the lack of natural lighting in the room, while it must be placed so that the light source is reflected in it.

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Mirror and mysticism

The magical properties of mirrors are known since childhood. They can be skeptical or believe in them, but:

• These things are actively used by the garrisoners and fortunetellers when performing mystical rites. They consider the mirror surface a conductor to another world.
• Psychics believe that a mirror can tell a lot about a person who looks into him, as it absorbs the energy of this person.

A person is skeptical or not, but still avoids looking at the fragments of a broken mirror and tries not to break it, as there is a bad sign - if you break a mirror, then seven years of trouble and misfortune will follow.

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Using a mirror in the interior design of housing, make sure that its surface is holistic and clean. If chips and cracks appear on the mirror surface, be sure to replace it with a new one. Create unique unique interiors with the help of mirrors and enjoy the comfort and coziness of your home. If you feel that the information received is not enough, consult with designers and specialists who will help you find solutions to the most difficult issues and avoid common mistakes.