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From functional pieces to purely decorative designs, mirrors enhance your home in many ways. By reflecting light, they help rooms to appear brighter and more spacious and can be wonderful pieces of wall art in themselves. Here’s a little guide to help you choose one that’s perfect for you and your home.
Wall Mirrors
These are the most popular type of mirror, attaching to the wall with hooks or string. These can be small and compact or oversized statement pieces, needing only an empty wall space to hang them on.
Floor Mirrors
These are often full-length mirrors that sit on either a stand or a swivel base, as well as large mirrors that can be leaned against the wall. They are perfect for hallways and bedrooms where you want to view your whole outfit, and are practical options if you’re unable to hang mirrors on your wall due to water pipes, etc.
Dressing Table
These mirrors are designed to be placed on dressing tables. They can be on a swivel base, allowing you to tilt the mirror up and down. Book-style options are available too, with three mirrors giving you multiple views when you’re getting ready. They are often square or oval-shaped for a flattering portrait.
Square
Square or rectangular mirrors are versatile options that complement most decor schemes. They are easy to style and can be found from the ultra-modern to the firmly traditional.
Round
Rounded mirrors help break up flat walls and add an understated elegance to your home. Oval mirrors can give an attractive vintage feel to your decor.
Abstract
Unique designs make for statement mirrors that are pieces of wall art. There’s no end of striking designs that you can find, from sunbursts and star shapes to geometric styles.
Wooden
Wooden frames add a warm and natural touch, and don’t just have to be traditional. From modern and sleek veneers to elegant real wood options, wooden frames are a classic that will stand the test of time.
Glass
Without a dark frame to absorb light, these mirrors are bright and airy, reflecting even more light than just the surface of the mirror. They are elegant and stylish additions to your home.
Plastic
Plastic and resin frames are incredibly popular, being both versatile and great value for money. They can be sleek and contemporary, or ornate and vintage-inspired in design. They are lighter than wood and glass options, making them easier to hang up in your home.
Bedroom
A mirror is a great practical addition to your bedroom, helping you get ready for the day. A dressing table or Hollywood mirror is perfect for applying your makeup, while a full-length mirror is perfect for checking your outfit on the way out. Lean-to mirrors are also great for this, while adding a decorative statement.
Living Room
Living room mirrors are largely for aesthetic purposes, but they can help make your living room feel much bigger and brighter. Rectangular mirrors, perhaps hung horizontally, are a great choice, or mirrored wall art can bring sophistication and light to your room with ease. Amplify this effect by placing it opposite or near a window.
Kitchen/Dining Room
The perfect way to make an opulent statement, mirrors pair especially well with chandeliers or hanging light fixtures. Mirrored wall art or smaller single mirrors add to an elegant aesthetic to help your space feel more intentional.
Hallway
Window mirrors or wider mirrors are a fantastic way to make your hallway feel wider, while full-length mirrors draw in narrow hallways. However, with either option, you can check yourself out before you leave the house!
Well-placed single mirrors draw the eye to add a decorative focus, and they also make a lovely, illuminating addition following up your stairs, creating a transition between spaces.
Bathroom
Small and compact mirrors work well in bathrooms, where they can be placed above sinks or integrated into cabinet storage. You can also get bathroom mirrors with lighting or de-misting features, which optimise your space.
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