A mirror is hung in the hallway in most homes, because this is logical from the point of view of common sense: before leaving, it would be good to tidy up your hair, straighten your hat and make sure that nothing sticks out anywhere. It is difficult to do all this without a mirror.
Small mirror in a wrought iron frame in the hallway
Mirror in the hallway in Art Nouveau style
Mirrored cabinet door in the hallway
Mirror design
The first room a guest enters is the hallway. It is the face of the house and should be not only comfortable, but also aesthetically correct.
Problems associated with buying a mirror
- The first obstacle to the ideal hallway may be a simple lack of free space or incorrect layout.
- Often rooms in dark colors look unsightly, especially if they have poor lighting.
- A beautiful design, aesthetically correctly located in the room, can help in this situation.
- The second obstacle may be a lack of time and funds.
Choosing a mirror is not the easiest task and you need to take into account both your own preferences and the design of the hallway as a whole.
Few more options
Finally, here are a few more options for mirror design. They are simple and do not require special preparation.
Mirror decor with cotton swabs
Cotton swabs are glued to the mirror and simply painted with paint.
Decorating with scrapbooking paper
Scrapbooking paper is glued to the surface of the mirror and the desired pattern is created on it. After this, the excess paper is removed.
Using the Egg Tray
Flowers are cut out of egg cells, painted in any color and glued around the perimeter of the mirror.
From a fruit bowl
A simple fruit bowl was used as a frame.
Mirror decor with foil
And this is just foil glued along the edge.
Video - Decorating a mirror with bottle caps
Decorating a mirror with your own hands is a great opportunity to give new life to an old product, decorate the interior in an unusual way, or give someone a nice holiday gift. The main thing is to give free rein and scope to your imagination.
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Features of modern models
It is always worth remembering that the style of the mirror should match the style that you have chosen for the entire room as a whole. This is done so that this piece of furniture does not look foreign and out of place. There are not many styles in which a hallway can be made. There are only four of them: Baroque, Country, Provence and Rococo.
- There are countless geometric shapes, and a mirror can be of almost any shape.
- The main criterion when choosing the shape of a mirror invariably remains its combination with the rest of the furniture in the room.
- The frame can also be made of different materials: metal, wood, plastic, stone.
For example, a metal frame will fit perfectly into the interior of a retro-style hallway, and a volumetric frame made of high-quality wood will fit a large chest of drawers.
- Pay attention to the choice of hallway color. For small rooms it is better to choose dark shades, as they will visually make the room smaller.
- It’s better, on the contrary, to choose lighter colors, so the room will seem larger than it actually is.
- But you can choose dark furniture with light walls. Minimalism is ideal for small rooms.
- This style allows you to keep the space uncluttered and makes it quite stylish.
If the room is large, then the standard style is quite suitable for it. You can even add decorations if appropriate. In this case, you should not be afraid of overcrowding the space. After all, if you completely abandon decorations, the apartment may seem empty and poor.
How to change the space of a room?
The correct use of a mirror in the hall of a living space creates the most comfortable living conditions and helps in correcting some of the shortcomings of the hall. Some tricks will help bring the lobby into a state that will make people's habitation harmonious and the room proportional.
- Visually “spread” the walls of a narrow hall using a compartment with a reflective element. Install the item against the wall on the side, and it will look like the hallway has expanded.
- A large mirror will create the illusion of increased space - the area will double. Just be careful when choosing a mirror, do not create the impression of chaos and disorder.
- Illuminated mirrors are suitable for gloomy and dark lobbies. You don’t have to increase the general lighting to carefully consider all the smallest nuances of the reflection.
- Do you want to get an extraordinary, interesting element? Use a mirror in the hall, assembled from disparate elements. The beveled edges of the reflective structure will add extravagance to the interior using a 3D effect. By decorating the hallway with oval mirrors of different sizes, apartment residents will add their own personality to the hallway, making it unique and stylish.
We must not forget about lighting. Regardless of the location of the mirror or several such objects, create the right lighting for the lobby area. Place local lamps near the mirror.
Create an exceptional atmosphere for your home or apartment using the right wall mirror for your hallway interior!
Mirror sizes
If a more important factor for you when purchasing a mirror is its practical component, then it is better to choose a large vertical one. Such mirrors ideally fulfill their main function and will visually raise the ceiling if you have a low one.
- In Khrushchev, since the corridors are small and narrow, there is a need to visually expand the space. The ideal solution in this case would be to place a mirror on a wide wall.
- It is better to adapt the rest of the space to small shelves for shoes or small shelves with sliding doors.
- The effect of expanding the space is suitable for many small rooms. If you correctly determine the place for the mirror, it will help to visually enlarge the room in size and raise the ceilings.
- The decision to place a mirror surface on the door may seem quite unique and creative, but this trick can be an excellent solution for small hallways.
For interior decoration, oval or round shapes are often used; such mirrors are usually decorated with beautiful finishes and have an interesting frame. In such a mirror you can see only part of your reflection. Sometimes such mirrors have their own backlight.
Required materials and tools
Mirror canvas of any shape and size must be properly mounted on the wall. For this you may need the following materials:
- mirror;
- silicone, “liquid nails” or glue for fixing to the hallway wall;
- masking and double-sided tape;
- degreasing agent.
It's hard to imagine a hallway without a mirror.
Also, when decorating a corridor with a reflective structure, you will need tools such as:
- sandpaper;
- mounting gun;
- tape measure, ruler, and also a simple pencil.
Before starting work, make sure you have all the necessary tools.
If the decoration of the room will be carried out by screwing the product to the wall, you should definitely prepare screwdrivers and a drill, standard drills, a screwdriver, as well as a diamond drill that allows you to make holes in the mirror.
A mirror is not only a necessary item in the hallway with functions, but also a decoration.
You will also need a special mount designed for reflective surfaces.
Backlight
Often there are no sources of street light in hallways, and there is not enough light from a wall lamp or table lamp. In such a situation, mirrors with their own lighting are ideal. They will increase the amount of light in the room and you will be able to see yourself clearly.
The most successful from the point of view of practicality is a tall design with side lighting.
Choosing a mirror with its own light is also not an easy task; you need to remember a few simple tips. Such as: the absence of colored lamps, maintaining unity with the room, avoiding matte and white lamps.
As in previous cases, the lighting of the mirror should be combined with the style in the room.
Decor
Mirror tiles are also used in the design.
You can decorate a mirror for a corridor or hallway with your own hands. A variety of designs, materials, decorative elements and fittings allows you to do this quickly and efficiently. The main thing is not to overdo it.
Using English style in the interior design of a hallway with a mirror.
Designers recommend using one material to make the frame. This will significantly simplify the work, because difficulties may arise in the process of connecting different structures. The result will be a completely unattractive frame.
Placement principles
Many designers prefer to create an illusory corridor by placing two mirrors on opposite walls. It looks impressive and fascinating. But this option is very expensive and not everyone can afford it.
- Cabinets with a mirror surface are another unique item that will not only bring a touch of elegance to your interior, but will also perform a very important storage function.
- Full-size mirrors are usually placed on such cabinets, which is very convenient and beautiful. Especially if the room is small.
Wall mounted
The most popular location option. You can choose a mirror of any shape and design for the hallway wall: round, oval, rectangular, framed, frameless, with or without shelves. An oval or rectangle can be positioned vertically or horizontally.
In the first case, the convenience lies in the fact that a person sees himself in full height, and the second option is able to visually expand the area. A wall mirror in the hallway with a shelf is convenient because you can always keep the necessary things at hand: combs, hairpins, keys or other small things.
Large, full-length products are often placed in spacious hallways, while more modest accessories will look good in narrow spaces above shoe racks or high cabinets.
By placing an illuminated mirror with a shelf in a small hallway to the right or left of the entrance, you can significantly enliven the atmosphere and make it cozy.
Cabinet width
If the hallway corridor is not wide, then a narrow cabinet with a mirror surface will fit perfectly into it; it will not take up much space and will perform two functions at once.
For a room that has a square shape, a wide closet is ideal. Such a closet holds a lot of things and can be used not only for outerwear and shoes, but also for those things that have no place in the rest of the apartment. Such a piece of furniture will hide unnecessary things from view and will avoid cluttering the corridor.
There is also the option of placing a corner cabinet in the hallway; they are usually equipped with everything necessary and are quite spacious, without taking up much space. They look attractive.
Radius cabinets look quite unusual and this option is suitable for lovers of such furniture. They are also roomy and practical. Such interior items are usually decorated using sandblasting or photo printing.
