Designers of all times have vied with one another to claim that a mirror wall is a way to visually enlarge small space. Indeed, this innocent “deception” served only this purpose for many decades - people simply placed a cast reflective sheet on a piece of the wall of the living room, hallway or bathroom. Today, technology allows apartment and house owners to create their own designs and realize their wildest fantasies.
A modern mirror wall in the interior is produced not only as a solid canvas, but also as a tile, mosaic, panels, panels and even wallpaper film. Particularly popular are decorative elements - stickers (mirror stickers) and interesting ideas, such as mirror clocks or figures. Photos of designer decor simply amaze with the breadth of imagination and execution options. But how not to get lost in all the diversity and choose the appropriate decorative element? Designers give several useful tips when decorating, how to correctly correlate the mirror and the appearance of the room without making typical mistakes.
Mirrors and rooms
- In the living room . If you put a cast mirror wall, wallpaper film with the effect of a mirror or panel in the living room, you will probably feel dizzy or experience some disorientation in space (psychologists have noted such moments more than once). This method is best left for the hallway or bathroom; in the living room it is only suitable for filling niches, or using the canvas as a false window. It also doesn’t make sense to tile the wall; mosaics won’t do either. The best option there will be a mirror panel or fancy stickers. If you still want large mirrors It is in the living room that designers suggest using a fun solution - to decorate a large, simple design on the wall and cover it with mirror film, trim off the excess and hide it under decorative finishing along the edging. A large mirror clock looks especially beautiful in the living room.
- In the hall. Hallway design it just assumes the maximum area of mirror panels, film or canvas. But this does not mean that all walls should be a solid mirror; the psyche can react specifically to such a decision. In order not to be visually disoriented in space, many owners tile the hallway wall.
- In the bathroom. As in the hallway, one of the walls in the bathroom can be safely made mirrored. And it doesn’t matter at all - these will be panels, big mirror or film, the main thing is that the surface does not deteriorate from moisture and is resistant to its effects. And yet, the most popular option for the bathroom has been and will be mirror tiles, regular or mosaic.
- IN . Unlike the living room, a design in the bedroom that involves mirror panels or cast film attached to the wall like wallpaper is considered not only appropriate, but can also bring some piquant moments to the room. family life. However, even here you can show more imagination, for example, paste a series of stickers in the shape of hearts or a large custom-made sticker - a picture. mirror clock or panel. Photos of decorative elements in bedroom design today are truly amazing in their variety.
- In the kitchen . Unlike the hallway, bathroom or bedroom, you should not do it in the kitchen. big wall made of mirror panels, film or large tiles, in photos of kitchens one often sees not a wall - a mirror, but partial decoration with decorative elements. Here we use dangerous objects, such as knives, or interact with high temperatures while cooking on the stove. At large size mirror wall Involuntary disorientation in space may occur, and there is a high likelihood of injury or burns, especially if panels or large tiles are in the field of view. In the kitchen would be better suited a design that includes decorative elements: a panel, a sticker (it can be either one large or several small ones), or small pieces of tiles - a mosaic.
Use colored mirrors. You can buy ready-made ones (dyed in mass), but their color palette is limited, the most common tones are green, bronze, blue, gray, gold. Another option is to apply a tint film to the mirror.
Light version
Decorate the plain wooden stairs using a mirror mosaic glued to the risers. This will add light and shine and visually “open up” the staircase, creating a feeling of spaciousness.
Wardrobe under the stairs
Multiply by two
This bedroom has a very interesting story. First, its size was reduced (part of the room was spent on installing a bathroom located behind the bed), and then it was increased again. Thanks to the headboard, lined with mirror panels, the room almost doubled in size. There is no need to be afraid of sleeping next to a fragile mirror. Experts assure that a properly glued mirror cannot be broken. It does not split even with a direct blow from the elbow.
The new review collected examples of how mirrors can be used in the interior. Surely, among the options presented to your attention, everyone will be able to find something suitable for their home.
1. Mirror inserts
A wonderful example of a combination of marble and mirror inserts in a magnificent living room interior, decorated in Art Nouveau style.
2. Spatial picture
A massive mirror in an exquisite bronze frame will create a spatial picture of the interior, as well as visually increase the area of the room.
3. Decorative accent
An amazing floor mirror that acts as a unique decorative item. Such decoration will undoubtedly emphasize the sophistication of the room and fill the space with marvelous highlights and asymmetrical reflections.
4. Mirror wall
A wall decorated with mirror tiles with motivating inscriptions is not only wonderful decorative solution, but a competent design technique that will refresh and fill the space with light.
5. Mirror puzzle
An original mirror that consists of many mirror pieces different shapes and magnitude. Reflections in such a mirror look like awkward fragments of one puzzle.
6. Elegant decoration
An elegant designer mirror will highlight the style and beauty of the interior.
7. Mirror ceiling
Thanks to the proper use of mirror panels in the ceiling design, you can visually increase the space of the room, make it lighter, and also bring a touch of sophistication and solemnity to the interior.
8. False window
A mirror, stylized as a window, in a laconic black frame will add light to the living room and, thanks to its reflection, will enhance existing decorative items.
9. Minimalistic design
A large floor mirror in a neat frame looks stylish and unobtrusive in the interior of a bedroom decorated in a minimalist style.
10. Mirror panel
The room is in a fusion style, the highlight of which is an unusual mirror panel in a neat golden frame.
11. Mirror mosaic
A glass mosaic apron will be relevant in the interior of a kitchen or bathroom. Catching the slightest rays of light, mirror surfaces will visually fill the room with light.
12. Colored glass
An original mirror in a stunning colored glass frame will help refresh your bathroom interior.
13. Mirror doors
Wardrobe with mirrored doors - The best decision For small bedroom.
14. Mirror geometry
Mirror unusual shape with a thin golden frame will be a wonderful decoration for a girl’s bedroom.
15. Shards
Narrow mirror in the bathroom interior.
Simple narrow mirror from floor to ceiling will benefit the appearance of your bathroom.
18. Framing
Floor mirrors in rough finishes are now extremely popular. wooden frames. This mirror will harmoniously fit into a bedroom decorated in country, Provence, shabby chic or minimalist style.
A mirror in an apartment expands the space, transforms rooms, and allows you to realize your wildest fantasies. The mirror becomes the final detail when creating an interior. If it is installed incorrectly, then the surface will narrow the corridors and cause discomfort for the owners.
Dimensions and location
Before installing any type of mirror in a room, it is very important to familiarize yourself with all the nuances that may appear during installation.
- the dimensions of the large mirror are within the range of 1.7-1.9 m;
- to display in full height, a surface with a height of 140 cm is needed, to the knees - no more than 120 cm, to the waist - 60 cm is enough, only the head - 40 cm;
- A ceiling-to-floor mirror will significantly enlarge the room;
- the smallest in width - no less than 0.3-0.4 m;
- when located in a work area, we will encounter trouble - a constant struggle with fingerprints and other contaminants;
- we raise a composition of several small accessories from the floor by 1.5 m;
- We install wall structures at eye level so as not to bend over trying to look at the reflection;
- It is a mistake to place mirror surfaces opposite each other, so the apartment will turn into a labyrinth, instead of visually expanding the space;
- we avoid working with fragments with raw edges to avoid injury;
- If hung in an area of direct exposure to sunlight, the surface will quickly become cloudy from heating. Lighting should not fall on the accessory, but on the interior items that are displayed in it.
To decorate rooms, the ability of mirrors to display streams of light is used.. Properly placed interior details will transform dark rooms, and will add volume to narrow corridors. If the accessory is not hung straight, but at a certain angle, the amount of furniture in the room visually increases or an endless corridor is created.
Functionality and purpose
We choose the shape of the mirror in relation to the function it will perform in the interior of the apartment. We will discuss all options with family members to take into account preferences:
- vertical direction - they make the canvases higher, allowing you to see yourself in full height;
- horizontal - they “pull apart” the walls, but the ceilings seem low;
- square and rectangular shape– will complement the strict classic style;
- oval and round shape– most often used in the decoration of hallways;
- figured or in the form of a triangle - made to order, will decorate the apartment creative people with extraordinary thinking;
- enclosed in frames - perform a decorative function.
Mirror surfaces not only reflect the world around them, but also become an indescribable part of the decor. We will make a mosaic template to decorate the walls with imagination, while simultaneously “expanding” or “raising” the ceilings.
Entrance door with mirror
Decorating the door:
- A quick glance to straighten your hair is an unconscious instinct, so the decision to get a door with a mirror will appeal to modern ladies.
- Fits harmoniously into any style. Combines with country, classic and even African style, which involves mounting accessories into the walls.
- Such doors are in harmony with any furniture in the hallway. Most often, panels are purchased from ash, bleached oak or wenge.
- The door design involves the manufacture of panels more than 12 mm in thickness, compared with standard ones - 10 mm.
- Visually the walls are moving apart, so we will arrange the space in the hallway and corridor in a new way.
Advice
The price for a standard design will be lower than for snow-white or colored doors. What looks interesting is not a solid canvas, but a complex mosaic made from colored pieces or small mirrors of different shapes (laid out with patterns, round or square).
Mirrors on the wall
Mirror surfaces increase narrow rooms, visually expand the usable space. If you hang one mirror at the end of the corridor, then this erroneous technique will not add attractiveness to the apartment. You should consider a composition of several accessories to make the space sparkle.
Panel of fragments
A bold decision to cut the mirror surface into strips or squares to implement the idea of decorating a larger area of the wall. You can place the fragments end to end or leave space. Even if one square falls away during operation, it can be easily replaced with a similar element.
Labyrinths
On opposite walls We do not attach mirrors. It is best to hang a picture or family photo opposite. This way the interior will not be overloaded, and the space will visually become larger.
Mirror ceiling
They are increasingly used in the design of ceilings. We place an ordinary mirror or make a mosaic from pieces, enlarging and “raising” low ceilings. We lay out any pattern in pieces; even a beginner can learn to work with them. You can make a mirror cornice, running it around the perimeter of the room. The reception looks luxurious in classic-style bedrooms.
Textured walls
If part of the wall is decorated with decorative plaster, we complement it with a mosaic of mirror fragments. We also design the transition between the plastered wall and the wallpaper. Light will fall on the mosaic, expanding the space. The light source doesn’t matter, even if it’s not the sun’s rays, but the built-in backlight.
Using Light
For the Art Nouveau style, we use models with a matte surface, and replace the light bulbs with less powerful ones. The composition will be complemented by copper or aluminum plates, rubbed to a shine, which we place on the walls.
Gallery
We decorate the wall not with mosaics, but with mirrors in frames of different shapes. This is how we make the ceiling lower, this technique “breaks” the wall with small elements. A gallery on the wall is suitable for decorating a living room and will add home comfort to it.
Several small mirrors are hung on the walls of long corridors. We equip the accessories with lighting and install several wall lamps. To expand the space, you need a wardrobe equipped with doors with a reflective surface.
In the hall
We install a mirror in the hallway, even if there is no room left for a chest of drawers or an ottoman. A decorative item not only performs a practical function, but also becomes a decoration of the room.
- A narrow hallway will be visually expanded by a mirror covering the entire surface of the wall. A reception area with furniture equipped with mirrored cabinets and doors also works.
- We choose models with hooks, shelves or drawers.
- Fans of originality will equip an accessory with an unusual shape.
- For low ceilings, we will install reflective stretch ceiling or ceiling tiles.
- We nail several small mirrors with identical frames along the wall or make a composition from frames of different configurations.
- We decorate the expressionless hallway with a large mirror in beautiful frame. For minimalism we choose a laconic frame, for an ethnic style we decorate with leather or twine, baroque and gothic - oval wooden frames covered with patterns.
- Mirror cabinets carry a functional load. We hide keys, small accessories, clothing and shoe care products in them.
- If you want to place a picture and a mirror in the hallway, hang a mirror-picture on the wall.
- Small mirrors in original frames will complement the composition of photographs and paintings.
- We will cover the walls and niches with mirror tiles. This will add light to the hallway and create more space.
- We combine mirrors with lighting and place small lamps next to the decorative elements.
We increase the space with a reflective surface under the bathtub. To make it last longer, we use shockproof material. We hang multifaceted mirrors on the walls that have no clear boundaries.
Choosing mirrors for the bathroom
When choosing mirrors for the bathroom small apartment, we combine practicality and beauty.
Cabinets or shelves
Instead of a shelf with a reflective surface, we choose cabinets. The area for storing creams and toothbrushes is increased, and we place indoor plants on the free shelves.
Illuminated models
A practical solution is to choose a vanity unit with a mirror for your bathroom. The design acts as a dressing table, so the mirror needs lighting. Dim lighting promotes relaxation in warm water, as opposed to harsh overhead light. Instead of built-in lighting, they choose an expensive option - pendant and table lamps.
Large mirrors
Even in small bath We install a tall full-length mirror. We complement it with several small models on the walls or make a reflective mosaic. The reception will “expand” the room, the bath will seem much more spacious.
Heating
Release expensive models heated, so even with high humidity they don't fog up. To care for a regular reflective surface, use a solution for car glass to provide protection from moisture.
Advice
The bathroom will require several “medical” mirrors. They will help in preparing for procedures and make it easy to apply makeup.
In the kitchen
In the kitchen we place large-sized furniture, and mirrors here will help expand the usable area. They not only decorate the walls with models in various frames, but also make a mirror surface on the furniture.
Increasing the kitchen area:
The classic placement is a framed mirror on the kitchen wall. It is hung at eye level to protect it from drops of fat and water. Placement above the sink is also not envisaged. more care than the same accessory in the bathroom.
Wall-mounted models with massive frames, reflecting small interior details, will not increase, but reduce the space. Option suitable for large kitchens, and in small ones we paint the frames to match furniture set so that they “dissolve” in the air.
- Mirror covering the entire wall area. If you make an entire wall or two mirrored, then we will avoid the feeling of a “closed” space. The idea is suitable for small kitchens, will require minimum costs. Opposite kitchen set will make a typical narrow room rectangular.
- Mirror apron. It is difficult for the housewife to wash away stains on the surface every time, although you can choose a material that does not become so dirty;
- Reflective finish kitchen furniture. When entering the kitchen, it seems that there is no furniture at all; it “dissolves” in the air. The punishment for the housewife is to clean the mirrored room when fingerprints are visible again. An option is to order a relief or aged coating for furniture;
- Mirror surfaces as an addition to furniture. Strips of mirrors will decorate air ducts or smooth out unsightly surfaces;
- Composition in one style. We place several accessories on the wall, united by one type of frame. We experiment with form to make the composition play.
Mirrors are placed opposite dining table. They bring abundance to the owner, pacify her, and attract prosperity.
In the living room
Location rules:
- No more than two large vases or figurines should be reflected. Otherwise, the room will turn into a pile of junk.
- You cannot have mirrored ceilings in a spacious living room. This technique is acceptable in rooms with low ceilings to “lift” them.
- Vertically elongated accessories “pull” the walls upward, and to “expand” them, they decorate the walls with long horizontal mirror strips.
- Gallery. A gallery of mirrors will help reduce the height of the room. We hang the framed models on the wall. This technique “breaks” the wall, making it visually lower.
- Do not overuse in dark living rooms. Accessories increase the space of illuminated rooms, but without light they will not fulfill their practical purpose. The location is acceptable if it is possible to equip the lighting with table or floor lamps.
- We hang a mirror surface opposite a window with a beautiful landscape. If you can see a construction site or dilapidated houses outside the window, it is better to abandon the idea.
- You can highlight an antique vase or an expensive painting using a mirror. We place it opposite the subject to attract attention.
- Composition. We decorate the living room with a composition of several mirrors framed in frames of the same style. We hang family photos between the items. The center of the composition will be large mirror, decorated with floral patterns.
- Front garden. We turn several pots with plants into an oasis with the help of a reflective surface. We place a mirror behind the plants to get a spectacular display.
- We lean accessories in heavy frames against the wall. Interior walls may not support their weight, so we install them on the floor. The surfaces look beautiful near pieces of furniture, so we install them near a chest of drawers, a cabinet or a lamp on a curved leg.”
- Fireplace mantel. The fireplace is decorated with decorative elements, leather chairs are placed next to it, candles are placed on the shelf, but the upper space is empty. Attaching a mirror above the mantel will not only increase the space, but also display the fire of candles, figurines and trinkets.
Mirrors in the living room interior are a rather unusual and functional design element that can significantly transform the space, make it much more spacious and give it a stylish look.
- A mirror in the hall that reflects flowers, beautiful paintings or photographs of happy moments is a favorable sign.
- If you intend to place the product near a window, then it is advisable to place it on the side walls, this will allow not to disrupt the circulation of positive energy in the living room.
What types of mirrors are used in the hall?
There are several types of mirror products.
Built-in
There are two types:
- In furniture. Mirrors mounted in furniture pieces represent a very rational interior solution, which carries not only aesthetic properties, but also useful practical functions.
- Into the wall. It allows you to significantly save living room space, while making it much more spacious, brighter, more interesting and attractive.
Mirror surfaces enliven the interior of the hall, perfectly reflect light and increase its quantity, adding limitless space to the room.
The photo shows mirrors built into a closet in the interior of a small room.
Wall mounted
Properly positioned wall model, has an unusual play of reflections, due to which the interior acquires a special richness. These products may become elegant decoration any design and great solution to expand the space.
Floor
Such floor mirrors most often have big sizes and framed by a wide frame. In the living room they are usually placed against the wall or a special stand is used.
The photo shows a kitchen-living room with a floor-mounted rectangular mirror in a dark wooden frame.
Where to hang it in the living room?
Options for the arrangement of mirrors in the interior of the hall.
Above the sofa
Quite common and traditional look accommodation that is very practical and functional. The product above the sofa makes the interior composition more harmonious and does not spoil the overall design of the room.
The photo shows the interior of the hall with brick wall, decorated with a horizontal mirror.
On the whole wall
The floor-to-ceiling panoramic model not only helps to visually increase the space, but also brings a certain charm to the living room environment, giving the reflecting decorative elements a mesmerizing appearance.
Angular
A mirror placed in the corner can become the central link of the entire living room and, due to the desired viewing angle, give it a certain perspective.
Above the fireplace
Using a decorative element such as a mirror placed above the fireplace, combined with small, elegant lamps or beautiful things and collections placed on the mantelpiece, it turns out to create the main center of attraction and create a more attractive design.
In a niche
This niche design is very original, beautiful and functional. A wall structure with a reflective canvas takes on a deeper look, and when exposed to artificial or natural sunlight, creates a feeling of additional lighting in the room.
The photo shows a small round mirror located in a niche on the wall in the interior of the hall.
Over the table
A mirror with a single shape and color scheme, harmoniously combined with overall design premises will become a practical, elegant solution and a full-fledged interior element.
Above the chest of drawers
This placement is considered very good design idea. It is advisable that the reflective canvas be slightly narrower than the chest of drawers; this will allow you to create a more organic combination of objects and significantly improve the design of the room.
Between the Windows
Due to additional graphic reflections, this placement allows you to create the effect of an additional window in the living room and thereby give it some showiness.
The photo shows floor mirrors located between the windows in a spacious hall.
Near the TV
Mirror surfaces, thanks to the reflective effect, will add a unique zest to the interior, and when watching TV they will make the atmosphere truly incredible.
Shape options and sizes
Popular shapes and sizes:
- Big. Allows you to enlarge the room and make its geometry more complex.
- Oval. Fills the room with a special aestheticism, brings into it a feeling of calm and complete balance.
- Round. With the help of such a universal form with soft lines, it is possible to add order and harmony to the design of the living room.
- Rectangular. Provides an excellent opportunity to unite a room and give it balance and proportionality.
- Square. This laconic square shape will be a great addition to any simple interior.
- Curly. Are independent designer decoration, which due to its non-trivial appearance and curved lines, undoubtedly attracts attention.
The photo shows the interior of the hall with a figured mirror placed above the fireplace.
Various sizes and shapes of products will allow you to set the right mood for your living room and place the necessary stylistic accents in it.
Photo of mirror design in the interior
Design of mirror models used in various interior solutions.
With facet
Faceted products are distinguished by very elegant and voluminous edges, which give the decor a special bohemian and stylish look.
Framed
With the help of such a separate decorative element, like a frame, you can achieve even more harmonious combination mirror canvas with other interior elements or furniture in the room.
The photo shows mirrors in frames made of light wood above the sofa in the interior of the living room.
Without frame
They have a rather strict and minimalistic design. Thanks to the play of light, the frameless model brings the necessary dynamism and lightness to the room.
Panel of mirrors
The mirror panel unusually reflects light rays, thereby visually enlarging the space and making the interior original and modern. This non-standard design solution adds an impeccable sense of style to the living room.
The photo shows a mirror on the wall above the sofa in the interior of the living room.
Backlit
With the help of this type of lighting, such as lighting located around the perimeter, it is possible to create very stylish images in the room. Models with LED strip, have an even more flawless reflection and a truly elegant look.
Decorated
At self-decoration frames, use absolutely any available items, for example, you can decorate the canvas with rhinestones, tree branches, threads, mosaics, stones and much more, which will update and refresh appearance mirrors
The photo shows the interior of the hall and a small mirror above the fireplace, decorated with tree branches.
With drawings
Sandblasting designs that decorate the reflective surface, due to the play of light, look very unusual, fantastic and extraordinary and add magical lightness to the atmosphere.
In the closets
This design allows you to place accents in the room, create stylistic nuances in it and simply increase the attractiveness and functionality of the space.
On the picture white wardrobe with built-in mirrors in the interior of a small hall.
Examples for different styles
Decoration options for popular style trends:
- Classical. This style can be decorated with mirrors in large and massive forged or carved wooden frames. Models built into antique furniture would also be appropriate. expensive furniture, such as a wardrobe, trellis or chest of drawers.
- Modern. Hanging or floor-standing, sophisticated, graceful and mystically attractive reflective canvases, with or without a simple frame, will be the best complement to a traditional and cozy modern interior hall
- Baroque. For Baroque, figured products in wooden frames, decorated with carved elements or inlays, as well as arched canvases framed with baguettes, bronze or gilded stucco are perfect. They will give this style even more mystery and noble depth.
- Provence. Products in elegant frames in delicate colors with patterns and curls, models mounted in light furniture will become an integral attribute of a cozy, homely Provence and will correctly place the necessary thematic accents in it.
Interior style, complemented by a mirror, becomes much more expressive and further reveals its style, spirit and idea.
Photo gallery
With the help of such an interesting artistic solution as a mirror, it is possible to transform even the most ordinary and unremarkable living room, turning it into a truly unusual, stylish and unique space.
