No interior can do without such an amazing object as a mirror. Since ancient times, it was associated with some mystical properties, referring to a portal to another world, with the mirror spent most of the fortune-telling that young girls liked so much. In its appearance, the mirror carries a decorative and practical component, in addition, it is an integral household item.
Features of mirror structures
Some owners deprive this element of decor attention. But can you imagine how spectacularly the framed mirror looks in a room?
It turns out to be erroneous that the sphere of influence of the mirror is limited to the hall and the bathroom, but this utilitarian function is gradually reduced to zero, and the mirrors themselves act not only in the usual role, but also as finishing surfaces.
The interior may look different, and radical changes do not necessarily come as a result of repairs. Sometimes it’s enough just to add a mirror reflective surface to the interior, filling the space with light and air.
What are the functions of mirrors
Functional features of mirror structures are:
- Possibilities for correcting the volume of the room A mirror in a narrow corridor or small room will contribute to a visual increase in the amount of space. This problem is easy to solve without the help of a designer, simply by taking several mirror elements of different sizes, and combining them into one composition.
- The ability to reflect light. A large floor mirror will fill the room with light. It looks interesting the decision to make one of the walls in the mirror bathroom, for example, the one opposite the window. This approach will help fill the space with light.
- Possibilities to correct some of the room’s shortcomings - non-standard configuration, present ledges, locations of outgoing communications. All this can be hidden, use reflective decor items.
Subtleties of framing paintings with a reflective surface
Best of all, each of the interior decoration styles is characterized by a mirror in a beautiful decorative frame. For the baroque or loft style, a rich pompous stucco frame, which turns a simple mirror into a real portal, is suitable. Moreover, it is not necessary to carry out the frame in restrained tones. You can use gold or silver shades or interspersed with red, which will undoubtedly highlight the mirror in a classic style.
A mirror without a frame in a non-standard style and with an irregular geometric shape looks spectacular in a room made in a modern style with techno elements.
The feeling of refined glamor, light and space is brought into the room by mirror inserts made in the form of separate decorative elements. These types of panels recreate optical illusions in a room of stunning effect, although not everyone likes this design.
Framing mirrors in wood or making furniture with whole reflective surfaces on a coffee table, kitchen island, chest of drawers, bedside table. All these elements add chic to the interior, therefore they will only suit expensive and refined styles. Mirror inserts dilute pompous interiors, making large elements of furniture or household appliances less voluminous and less noticeable.
Features framing different mirrors
A small mirror in the interior is decorative. Choosing the right kind of mirror framing and combining several products on one of the walls of the hallway, you can give it additional comfort, filling it with lighting and making it more spacious.
Large mirror paintings are often glued to the wall in the hallway, living room or bedroom, edging with a wooden, forged or polyurethane frame. Often in designer houses, the walls are lined with mirrors, creating a special atmosphere. This is a great alternative light source.
As for the modifications of floor mirrors, such objects contribute to a visual increase in the ceiling height of even the lowest room. The floor mirror is characterized by versatility, therefore it will suit any style of interior, the only thing you have to choose is the height of the product model. Although it is recommended to take the highest possible. In addition to the decorative function, the floor mirror perfectly copes with its practical task, allowing you to see the selected bow in full growth. The frame of the mirror in this case is reduced to the use of a frame suitable for the style of the interior, while it can be made of any kind of material, and mounted on a tripod.
A set of mirrors of various shapes (round, triangular, five-pointed, rectangular, etc.) and not only with a reflective surface, but also matte, is suitable for design in a contemporary style.
Reflections in several mirrors at the same time in addition to warm lamp lighting give visual space to the whole room. To recreate a spatial picture of a design that comes to life and complements the interior, do not refuse to use mirrors with mirror frames.
Variations of mirror surfaces in the interior
Mirrors are small and large, with a geometric or irregular shape, used to decorate walls, floors, ceilings, and decorate furniture. They are selected depending on the style of the interior and the type of surface.
This is a very interesting design move - surface finishing with mirrors. In this room you can immediately feel the solemnity and chic, brought in a modern or classic style.
With the introduction of such a spectacular element into the room, you will immediately notice that the room has become more spacious and visually higher, standing out from the general atmosphere of the house in a positive light.
Mirror effects in the house
Not only the reflective surface itself, but also the frame of the mirrors affects the perception of the interior, visually increasing the space of a narrow and small room. What can not be irrelevant for the owner of the "Khrushchev" or "Leningrad". Although a simple traditional mirror in the hallway on the wall is unlikely to contribute to the visual effect in the usual role for everyone. You have to do a little work here.
For example, expanding the boundaries and buying separately a frame for a mirror made of polyurethane and the canvas itself is of such a size that it occupies the entire free space of the wall. Then put everything together to get a spectacular mirror in an exclusive frame.
Sometimes they make lights in the frame, which gives the mirror a special charm. By combining 3, 5, 10 mirrors that differ in size, but are consonant in shape, you can create your own looking glass, edging them with a spectacular stucco border.
The place of the mirror in the interior: interesting ideas for playing with light
Decorative mirrors are the best of their kind to create exquisite, creative and extravagant compositions. You can always study the purpose of this kind of decor and skillfully use it in your interior. There are many options for using mirrors in the interior, using it not only for viewing. Let's get acquainted with the most spectacular of them.
A special kind of house plants in mirror reflection
Is growing your home plants one of your favorite hobbies? Then turn 3-5 pots with your favorite flowers on the balcony into a real front garden with a riot of flowers for you will not be problematic. A rear-mounted mirror with a wooden frame will multiply your green leaves several dozen times. This contributes to the unobtrusive, but effective highlight of one or another element of decor in the interior.
Mirror panel on the wall
It is worthwhile to be careful when handling mirror surfaces because of their fragility. If you plan to dilute the interior with a decorative mirror of a large area, then pay attention to the option of dividing it into several smaller parts and an effective combination of parts, like puzzles. This will make the interior more interesting. As components, you can take geometrically correct figures (stripes or squares) or chaotic “fragments”. They can be placed at a small or minimum distance. This design is suitable only for the modern dynamic direction, while a rectangular surface with a frame for a mirror made of polyurethane will fit any style. But the mirror with a gold frame will be an exquisite addition to the charming fusion style.
The play of light and reflection
The living room or hallway with a sconce or mounted floor lamps opposite the narrow mirror strip or mosaic surface will look exquisite. Please note that you can choose a sconce, install the lamp on a floor lamp or, at a sufficient height, put it on the floor.
Please note that this style of decoration using curtain mirrors, unless it is a bathroom, is suitable for decorating large rooms.
Mirror mosaic in the interior
Framing a mirror with mosaic or using a whole mosaic composition in the interior looks spectacular against the background of a pronounced wall decor. For example, when decorating with decorative plaster in rooms with a small area.
Catching every ray of light, regardless of whether it is natural light or radiation from artificial sources, the mirror surface visually fills the room with light and will sparkle with playful glare. The mirror design of the apron in the kitchen looks no less exquisite. This technique is especially effective if you work in a room with a small area.
Decorative tiles can be replaced with mirror inserts of the same size with a decorated, frosted or engraved surface.
Speaking of mirrors framed for the hallway, it is worth noting that this kind of addition will make the interior especially decorative, with its own “highlight”.
Mirror facades of wardrobes in the house
This kind of door design is a win-win option for a bedroom with a cramped area. The cabinet can be designed not just with a mirror cloth, but can be given a special effect that makes the interior not so mundane and boring. As such a tool, matting with the application of patterns duplicating the decor of the walls is suitable, which in the end result will provide a balanced image and give the interior completeness.
In addition, you can take a metal frame for the mirror and hang the structure on the wall, if this involves the interior. In most cases, the mirror facade is quite independent and does not require the addition of a mirror on the wall.
Using this kind of technique will help you easily and effortlessly expand the boundaries of a small room.
Mirror inserts in the decoration of the children's room
What is best for such a room? Of course, a mirror on the patterns of cartoon characters recognizable and loved by all children. For example, the silhouette of Mickey or the racing car of Lightning McQueen for a boy and a beautiful fairy or princess in a real girl’s bedroom. Buying such mirrors will complement the children's room better than others, regardless of the age of the child. Moreover, the choice of products for the teenager’s room is even greater than for the small inhabitants, surprising with a variety of shapes and framing options.
Wall decor with mirror elements
Narrow mirror or mosaic stripes can be used for zonal separation of the wall surface or as a smooth transition between the two types of finishes. For example, from plaster to wallpaper or from one semitone to another.
You can refuse to frame the mirror in the bathroom, and use the surface itself not only for its traditional purpose (for viewing), but also as a decorative component.
For those who prefer extravagance, mirror fragments on the walls or ceiling will definitely suit your interior. Broken pieces of mirrors reflect light no worse than a whole mirror canvas, and in addition, they effectively affect space, making it lighter and visually more voluminous.
Mirrored structures and fireplaces
This is another option for surface decoration or highlighting “your” place for a mirror. Often in a large house you can see the forged frame of the mirror above the fireplace. Mirror cloth is often used to decorate the back wall of a raised fireplace. By putting candles inside a fireplace portal decorated with mirror paintings, you yourself will be surprised at the reproduced effect of a large flame as a result of the play of light.
There are more than enough options for the design, use and frame of mirrors in the interior, you just have to choose your own, taking into account the stylistic features and the direction of the design of the room.