MIRRORS

When decorating, wall mirrors go way beyond the bathroom and can uplift your vintage furniture as well. In fact, thanks to their ability to enlarge and brighten spaces, they’re every decorator’s secret weapon. In a windowless room or dark area, a mirror can act like a window frame, bringing much-needed ‘breathing room’. Got a living room that feels a little cramped or dull? Place a wall mirror opposite a window. It’ll refract light, really opening up and brightening the space. 

Mirrors needn’t be the conventional rectangular or square shape. A round mirror works the same magic with light, while its curved shape adds warmth and visual interest. Round mirrors soften the angles of reflective glass, bringing a sense of visual balance. While they’re often placed above a chest of drawers or mantelpiece, they look just at home as wall décor above the bathroom sink or at the end of a hallway. One on-trend look is to hang one oversized mirror in the living room or dining room. The circular shape makes a good contrast to furniture with clean, straight lines. 

To easily add a sense of opulence, you can’t go wrong with a decorative wall mirror. Place an antique-look mirror over your dressing table as part of a vignette of vintage items for old-world charm. With decorative wall mirrors, make the most of metallic frames. A silver finish looks stunning within a mostly white colour scheme. Gold is great for creating a sense of luxury. Brass will add a pop of colour contrast on a bold blue wall. 

Another wall décor idea is to use mirrors as wall art. Place an assortment of shapes and styles on an accent wall for a statement look that requires minimal effort to achieve.