It is perhaps impossible to imagine a modern hallway without a mirror. We cannot leave the house without looking at our appearance and without appreciating all the details of the image.
We choose accessories, colors and basic wardrobe details so carefully and must be sure that they all fit together and look harmonious. And how nice it is to just wink at yourself before starting a working day!
Brief overview of the article
How to hang a mirror correctly?
With the help of a well-placed mirror product, it is possible not only to organically decorate the interior, but also to change the geometry of the room, for example, for a narrow corridor, panoramic models built into a wardrobe or installed against a side wall are perfect; they will help to visually expand the space.
Feng Shui location rules
Recommendations on how best to place a mirror product in the corridor:
- According to Feng Shui, it is not advisable to place a mirror opposite the front door, since it is believed that such placement contributes to the incorrect reflection of the energy flow.
- The best place for a reflective surface is a wall perpendicular to the front door.
Accommodation
Competent designs of mirror surfaces in the corridor are of no small importance. If it is not possible to hang a large mirror in the hallway, then you need to look for an alternative. Often a closet with a mirror in the hallway becomes an excellent helper. There is a mirror and the ability to store clothes, bags, and umbrellas.
If the product has a wooden surface on the back, then you need to make fastenings for the hinges on the wall. The loop is a metal plate in the shape of a keyhole. They are located on top and allow you to hang the mirror on the wall.
Wall mirrors create the illusion of a high ceiling. The lack of extra square meters does not allow you to arrange interior items as you would sometimes like. For this reason, you have to save every centimeter of space.
The appropriate arrangement of furniture will bring additional comfort to the interior. For example, a mirror with a shelf in the hallway.
There are so-called dressing room mirrors. Along the edges of such a product there are many light bulbs. Until recently, such specimens were only in artistic dressing rooms. Now they are popular with stylists and ordinary women.
Types of mirrors for the corridor
There are several varieties.
Built-in
There are two types of built-in mirrors:
- In furniture. A mirror built into a closet with a clothes hanger, a shoe cabinet or a trellis will become a very practical and convenient design for the corridor, as it not only serves an aesthetic function, but is also an excellent storage place.
- Into the wall. Thanks to such an expressive design tool, which has the magical ability to transform a room, it is possible to create incredible visual effects in space.
Mirrors can create visual illusions, enliven the environment, make it more interesting and add spatial depth to the room.
Mounted
These wall models on hinges are a must-have attribute of almost any hallway. With the help of such a wonderful decorative element, it is possible to give the interior a very elegant and stylish look.
The photo shows a hanging square mirror in the interior of a spacious hallway.
Floor
This design takes up a lot of space and is therefore more suitable for spacious and well-lit corridors. Floor mirrors can be moved and deployed, they can be framed, equipped with a special stand that allows you to change the angle of inclination, and have an oval or rectangular shape.
The photo shows a modern hallway with a floor-mounted rectangular mirror in a white frame.
Wardrobe in the hallway
A wardrobe with a mirrored wall performs several useful functions in the hallway: it saves space and stores things. Such an element in the interior visually increases the space in the room, making it more cozy and comfortable.
A mirror in the hallway performs several important functions:
- Visual expansion of the area. It reflects light, filling the entire room with it, and also allows you to correctly play with the color scheme. White furniture is best.
- No overload of small things in the room. A cabinet with a mirror surface looks very compact. In addition, you do not need to select furniture separately, and it does not take up much space.
- High comfort. To take the necessary thing, you don’t have to go to another room - just move the door.
Built-in wardrobe increases the area of the room
Cabinet width
In hallways with narrow corridors, narrow mirrored cabinets that do not take up extra free space look best. The thoughtfulness of such furniture will ensure compactness, as well as its convenience and practicality.
For this type of room, a narrow cafe with shelves for storing shoes and umbrellas is suitable. In addition, the reflection will visually expand the narrow corridor.
In a square-shaped room you can place a wide wardrobe. It can store not only outerwear (jackets and raincoats), but also other items for which there is no place in the apartment - exercise equipment, ironing board, tents, vacuum cleaner, mops, etc. Such a piece of furniture will transform the hallway and avoid cluttering the house with unnecessary items.
It is better to use a wide wardrobe in a square hallway
Before purchasing (especially for a hallway with a narrow corridor), you need to measure the area. You can use a tape measure for this.
Built-in models
For small rooms, built-in models with a mirror surface are most appropriate. They do not take up free space and are very compact in themselves. Sandblasted cabinets are very common because they look expensive and elegant.
The main disadvantage of such furniture is that it is made to order, since it must exactly fit the parameters of the room. Accordingly, manufacturing takes some time. You won’t be able to buy a model of a size that roughly fits the dimensions of the room.
Built-in model with a pattern
If you have a niche, you can save on cabinet walls by having walls instead. You just need to order compartment doors, systems for shoes and other things, install them in the hallway and use them. If the cabinet should also perform a decorative function, there are different techniques - decorative film or sandblasting.
Corner
Corner cabinets are usually placed in hallways that have one free corner. This piece of furniture is very roomy and allows you to rationally use the free space of the room. The closet is great for storing various accessories, clothes, bags and things that do not fit in the room (ironing boards, exercise equipment, etc.)
Very convenient and practical model
If the hallway is spacious enough, then furniture without side walls that will be in contact with the walls is suitable. For small hallways, you can choose not a triangular, but a pentagonal cabinet.
Outside there are various shelves and drawers, and inside there are long crossbars for outerwear. Even a small closet provides its user with an ideal room condition, saves space and decorates the interior.
We use space rationally
Radial
Radius cabinets were designed specifically for those who love non-standard furniture. This piece of furniture is a model with convex doors that can be moved to the side along the circumference. Such cabinets are not only roomy, but also comfortable and beautiful. To decorate such furniture, sandblasting technologies, photo printing, etc. are used.
The radius cabinet has an impressive advantage - it is safe for small children. If it fits into a corner and does not have sharp corners, then it does not pose any danger to preschoolers. The advantages of this furniture are compensated by the high price (compared to a standard cabinet).
Photo of mirror design in the interior
Interesting mirror design ideas.
Large full length mirror
Full-length canvases look great in the corridor; they do not weigh it down, but rather expand it, adding a certain airiness and lightness.
Framed
With the help of a frame, you can further support the overall style concept and create a unified design.
Baguette
A high-quality, beautiful baguette frame completely influences the perception of the reflective fabric. It allows you to add style, status and good taste to your interior.
Wooden
A natural wooden frame has a truly unique appearance that gives the atmosphere a special energy.
The photo shows a corridor with a rectangular mirror in a wide frame made of wood.
Leather
Thanks to such a non-standard, but at the same time very elegant frame made of leather, leatherette or eco-leather, it is possible to create a very elegant design. To decorate the frame, leather products with different colors and structures are used, for example smooth, embossed, laminated or printed.
Forged
This frame gives the canvas a special chic, style and luxury. Forged patterned or monogram elements add a touch of antiquity to the atmosphere of the corridor and create a calm and peaceful interior.
With furniture elements
Combining mirrors with furniture elements:
- With a shelf. Products placed vertically or horizontally with a small compact shelf will become a very practical decor for the corridor. On the shelf you can conveniently place various necessary little things, such as keys, combs or gloves.
- With a cabinet. Thanks to a cabinet with drawers or shelves with various modifications, it is possible to create a fairly multifunctional design.
- With a table. This design allows for the most convenient use of it for practical storage of various small items or an excellent place to place a telephone, lighting fixtures or other decor.
The photo shows a wall mirror with a cabinet in the hallway, made in light colors.
Diamonds
Diamond-shaped figures unusually reflect light, fill the surrounding space with sparkling reflections and give the room ceremonial splendor.
With facet
Thanks to modules made of squares with beveled edges and edges, an unusual volumetric effect is created that looks extremely original, stylish and extravagant.
Panel
Mirror panels are a very bold, extraordinary and creative interior solution that creates incredible visual illusions in space.
Location in the room
When purchasing, it is very important to choose the right location. An incorrectly chosen cabinet can visually make the hallway smaller, take up more free space, or make it darker and nondescript.
There are several location rules to help you position it correctly in the room:
- If the corridor in the hallway is long and narrow, then you need to install the cabinet against the shortest wall. Often in such situations he finds himself opposite the front door, but that’s not scary. This arrangement of furniture is quite successful.
- In square rooms, it is best to place it along the wall, along its entire length. Sliding wardrobes are suitable for hallways with a niche.
- If there are many doors in the hallway leading to other rooms, a narrow and tall cabinet, which is placed right at the entrance, will do. This way he won’t interfere by touching open doors.
We create a design using one object
Chest of drawers with mirror
There are several options for a chest of drawers: models that have elements that are not connected to each other and monolithic ones with a built-in mirror. The first option differs in that the mirror is hung directly on the wall.
Before choosing a dresser model, you need to understand the purpose for which it is being purchased. The appearance of the furniture and its design will depend on this. For example, if a chest of drawers is purchased for outerwear, hats and scarves, then it is better to choose a traditional model.
An option when the mirror is hung on the wall
Chests of drawers with compartments with shelves are suitable for storing keys, glasses and shoe sponges. Furniture with many asymmetrical drawers for storing small and medium-sized items will look very nice. At the bottom of the chest of drawers there is usually a shelf for shoes. There are also models created exclusively for storing small items.
Advantages and disadvantages
A mirror is one of the most important elements in a hallway, which is why furniture with reflective surfaces is so popular:
- A light chest of drawers helps to expand a small hallway and create the illusion of freedom in the apartment. White color fits into almost any style and is suitable for hallways of different types.
- There are many different types of mirrored chests of drawers. A frame with original decor will help decorate the hallway.
- The chest of drawers takes up less space, does not block the passage, and things are stored in a convenient place.
White chest of drawers - creating the illusion of freedom
The disadvantages of such furniture are:
- Difficult to care for. The surface must be cleaned with a special detergent to make the chest of drawers look neat.
- Required dismantling. To rearrange the cabinet, you will have to drill holes for the screws in a different place.
This type of chest of drawers is more difficult to care for
Materials
The hallway is the dirtiest and most trafficked room in the house, so all furniture and fixtures in it must be strong and reliable. The material of the chest of drawers should not get very dirty, be afraid of moisture or deteriorate from sharp objects:
- MDF and chipboard . Hallway furniture is most often made from these modern materials. The laminated surface is best suited for making comfortable and practical furniture. Veneer finishing of facades is suitable for a hallway with a classic interior.
- Natural arrays . To create luxury furniture, expensive wood is used in production. It is made from species such as beech, alder, ash or oak. The facade of such furniture is usually decorated with hand-painted, carved, precious or semi-precious stones.
- Plastic . This type of furniture is easy to care for and does not require expensive cleaning products. A regular cleaning product will do. The color range of plastic is large (unlike wood), so it’s easy to choose the right shade.
The material of the chest of drawers should not get very dirty
Size and shape
The size of the chest of drawers should fit the dimensions of the room. The chest of drawers should have a convenient storage system for small items. There are different types of chests of drawers:
- Angular _ This type of furniture is placed in the corner of the room. Consider the fact that for square-shaped rooms, a spacious chest of drawers is best suited. For a small hallway, you can choose a chest of drawers with sliding doors.
- Narrow . They are usually placed along the wall; due to their small size, they do not interfere with movement along the corridor. They often have many shelves for storing small items.
- Cabinets . They combine two pieces of furniture at once. They can be used both for storing things and instead of a stand. There may be keys, bags or combs on the tabletop.
- Dressers . Models that combine several types of furniture are common because of their practicality. They make the most of the free space in the hallway. The cost of such kits is low.
Narrow chest of drawers for easy movement
How to place it correctly?
The hallway should be comfortable and practical. A chest of drawers with a mirror is perfect for storing small items and outerwear. He can be:
- Wall-mounted . These are classic chests of drawers with a large reflective surface in a beautiful baguette frame or models with chrome fittings.
- Hanging . Usually these are small chests of drawers in which various small things are stored. It is better to place compact chests of drawers closer to the exit so that everything you need is always at hand.
- Angular . This type of furniture will fit perfectly into a square-shaped room with regular angles. You can store both shoe brushes and outerwear (coats and jackets) in them.
Hanging option for the hallway
In hallways with an architectural niche, you can place a closed or open dressing room.
Table with mirror
You can hang not only paintings and various decorations on the wall, but also shelves, panels, and posters. You can also place wall-mounted furniture on the wall. One option is a wall table or console. It should match the mirror in the hallway. Such furniture is usually made of wood:
- Calvados.
- Beech.
- Pear.
- Alder.
- Red tree.
Table with mirror for small hallways
This wooden table is perfect for small hallways. The choice of wall consoles is now huge.
Dressing table with mirror
A lot of convenient shelves are an important criterion when choosing furniture for the hallway. One convenient option is a dressing table with a mirror. The most expensive ones are made in Italy, the more inexpensive ones are made in Russia. The dressing table is suitable for a hallway in the style of:
- Country.
- Classic.
- Provence.
Popular model option for this room
The dressing table can be combined with any type of mirror. It can be inexpensive if made from laminated MDF. Wood models are much more expensive, so not everyone can purchase such furniture.
Baguette mirror
This mirror is used not only in apartments, but also in private homes. It is used for lovers of bold room design, it looks bright and modern. Often used in rooms designed in a classical style . In addition to the hallways, it can also be located in the bedroom, bathroom, hall or study.
Baguette mirror for a classic interior
An excellent combination is a white frame or a forged baguette. You can replace the baguette mirror with a trellis with a wooden table.
A framing mirror has certain advantages:
- Various design options . You can make decorations from fur, clay, silk, rhinestones, ceramics, wood, paper or bronze, and even cutlery.
- Easy to replace . If desired or necessary, the baguette can be easily repaired.
- Your own flight of fancy . Creative individuals can show their imagination on it. You can use glue and fabric, ceramics or wood as available materials.
- Protection from damage . The baguette protects from scratches, chips and cracks, and prevents cutting on sharp edges.
There are many design options
Unfortunately, baguette mirrors also have disadvantages:
- Product weight . Such a frame often weighs a lot, weighing down the entire mirror. This makes it impossible to attach to drywall.
- Special care . If the baguette is made of a forged bronze carved wooden frame, it will have to be cleaned with special means.
Mirror with bevel
From French, the word “facet” is translated as “faceted plane.” Bevelling technology is used to create unusual mirrors used in modern interiors . The technology began to be used by the French, and it was thanks to this country that it became widely recognized in many countries.
Mirror with bevel
Bevelling is carried out along the entire length of the product at the same angle (from 100 to 550 degrees). Visually, such a mirror becomes more voluminous and reflects much more light than a regular one. It is suitable for dark and small rooms - it will help to visually expand them.
There are several methods of bevelling, the technology is carried out:
- Double-sided cut . In the process, a small bevel is superimposed on a large one. This mirror does not require any special design or unnecessary details. It is used to create compositions or produce special panels that transform the interior.
- Curvilinear cut . Such a bevel can be made with a thickness of 0.05 to 0.15 cm. The slope of the edge can be 0.4 cm, and the size of one part should not be less than 45 cm.
- Straight cut . This bevel is suitable for small mirrors; its minimum size should reach 25 by 25 cm. The bevel of the product borders is from 50 to 450 degrees. The mirror should be no thinner than 0.04 cm; wider surfaces will require polishing.
Has a variety of cuts
Facet in the interior
This mirror surface can be used when finishing different surfaces or as a separate decoration. It can decorate, for example, the floor or ceiling, as well as arches, doorways or columns. This allows you to hide small defects and visually increase the free space in the room . Therefore, placing mirror tiles in a small hallway is an excellent solution.
A beveled mirror can be hung in the living room. This will help to interpret the familiar interior in a new way. To enhance the positive effect of mirror tiles, you can place an additional lighting source next to it. You can use a spotlight that will fill the room with bright shine.
We use bevel to decorate the ceiling
Using a beveled mirror in the bathroom is an excellent solution, since this room is usually small in size. In such a room you can place a lot of such decorations, since it will be difficult to overdo it. Mirrors create the effect of depth and infinity. To enhance it, you can lay tiles diagonally and alternate ceramic with mirror ones. It is very important to choose the right angle of inclination, as it affects the perception of the entire space as a whole.
The kitchen is also an excellent place to place a beveled mirror. It will reflect the prepared dishes, which will help increase your appetite. According to Feng Shui, it is believed that such mirrors attract wealth into the home.
Often used in the kitchen
In the bedroom, you should either not use reflective surfaces at all, or you should do it carefully. Nothing in the relaxation room should be annoying, so if you want to buy a mirror, you need to choose a small one. It should not be visible from any part of the room, irritating the eye with reflections.
Shoe racks in a narrow hallway
For a narrow corridor in the hallway, a narrow shoe rack is best suited. When choosing, choose a tall and roomy shoe rack. Narrow bedside tables often have a lot of shelves and can accommodate many different small items. These shoe racks have a wide range, so choosing one is not difficult. Compared to wardrobes and chests of drawers, a shoe rack is inexpensive. At the same time, it is not inferior to them in its parameters.
There are also shoe racks with a seat. In addition to shelves for storing small items and shoes, these chests of drawers are very convenient to use. Now you no longer have to put on your boots or tie your shoelaces while standing.
Popular models of shoe racks with seats
You can put bright pillows on the seat of the shoe rack to diversify the design . In addition, it is not necessary to purchase furniture in standard black or brown colors. A bright shoe rack with a colored seat will add a joyful touch to the interior of the hallway.
A shoe rack for the hallway with a mirror is one of the most budget-friendly and convenient options. One of the disadvantages of such furniture is its small size, most often not full height, but only half. If there is another large mirror in the hallway, the second one will complement it.
The most convenient and budget option
Another interesting option for the hallway is a shoe rack with hangers. It is much cheaper than a closet, but at the same time you can store some items of outerwear in it. If such shoe racks have a seat, then they are more comfortable to use. Such shoe racks do not take up much space and are suitable for use in small hallways.
One of the types of shoe racks is metal . It is made of several strips, which ensures ventilation of the shoes. Dirt and moisture do not collect in it, and the shoes dry naturally. In addition, metal does not absorb shoe odor (unlike wood or plastic). Forged shoe racks fit perfectly into any interior.
VIDEO: Only the most beautiful shoe racks for the hallway
Mirror in the interior
Choosing the best design ideas
Drawings on the surface
Reflective surface design options:
- Sandblasting. Using this technique, original, luxurious and very effective designs of any complexity are created, characterized by durability and resistance to external factors.
- With photo printing. High-quality photo prints or impressive three-dimensional compositions allow you to skillfully transform the surface, making it much more refined.
How to create a beautiful and modern hallway design 2022 (photo)
The hallway 2022 can have different configurations, but above all it should be attractive and easy to use. To make your stay as comfortable as possible, use warm colors in the interior design.
Poor placement of the front door can reduce space. A mirror will help make it visually larger. Wooden sliding wardrobes, which today are actively used to organize spacious storage systems, go perfectly with doors trimmed with precious wood. There are several varieties of them.
An ottoman is an optional piece of furniture, but nevertheless, with its appearance in the hallway, life becomes much more convenient and pleasant. Tiles on the hallway floor will definitely make your life easier in terms of regular maintenance.
Properly selected lighting creates a pleasant atmosphere in the corridor. Lamps and natural light can create interesting and impressive lighting effects.
Sockets and light switches are parts that need to be selected in the same style. Bet on wooden switches because they go well with, for example, oak parquet boards. A smart switch will amaze you if you are one of the high-tech gadget lovers.
How to decorate a mirror?
Various interesting decorative options effectively complement the mirror canvas and turn it into a key element of the entire design, harmoniously matching the surroundings. For example, a product can be enhanced using the decoupage technique, finishing with decorative stone, stucco or mosaic.
Basic ways to decorate walls with mirrors
How to make a mirror wall in the hallway? Mirror film on the wall can be a good competitor to ordinary wallpaper, plastic panels, etc. Convenient installation, good performance, strength, durability - all this characterizes this material. A mirror canvas on the wall will look original, beautiful, and stylish.
A mirror canvas on the wall will look original, beautiful, and stylish.
Decorating the walls with mirror tiles in the hallway or bathroom can create an interesting play with light, have practical reflective properties, and be decorative in nature. You can calculate mirror tiles for a wall using the same method as when calculating ordinary ceramic tiles. A mirror wall in a bathroom can consist of special panels that are attached to a straight surface in a simple way.
Decorating the walls with mirror tiles in the hallway or bathroom can create an interesting play with light.
Examples with lighting in the hallway
An enclosed space such as a corridor especially needs additional and high-quality lighting.
Sconce
With the help of sconces, you can elegantly emphasize the overall interior idea, complement the decor with the missing touch and bring light and warmth into it.
Contour lighting
Allows you to fill the space with some fabulousness and magic. Contour lighting adds soft, warm, diffused, candle-like light to the corridor.
Lamp
Lamps located above the line of sight will create high-quality and correct lighting for the area near the mirror and for what is reflected in it.
The photo shows a modern hallway and a round hanging mirror combined with lamps.
Spots
Thanks to the directed light flow, you can illuminate not only the reflective canvas, but also all the dark corners of the hallway, giving it special sophistication, chic and thoughtfulness.
Decor
Craftsmen at annual exhibitions offer a large number of new products of various forms. The canvases are decorated with baguettes, frames, and frames.
Expensive mirrors are decorated with baguette. Such a product immediately becomes status. The frame made of baguette is not only stately, but also protects the thin surface from chipping. Made from expensive types of mahogany, as well as ash and oak.
Plastic baguettes are relatively inexpensive, but their performance properties are not inferior to wooden ones. They do not require special care and do not accumulate dust. Any housewife will appreciate such qualities.
Aluminum baguettes are characterized by a long service life and high strength. The price is a little higher than the plastic ones.
Where to hang the mirror?
The most popular accommodation options.
On the front door
This design solution allows you to save space and create the impression of a more spacious room, which will be especially appropriate for a small or narrow corridor in a Khrushchev-type apartment.
The photo shows a mirror placed on the white entrance door in the hallway.
Alongside the door
This location option is most appropriate not only according to the rules of Feng Shui, but also from a practical point of view, since there is always a great opportunity to look at it when leaving.
In the corner of the wall
Hanging or floor models located in the corner are a rather interesting design option, which provides the opportunity to reflect objects from any angle.
Full wall
This decor has many positive qualities. A panoramic design from floor to ceiling, combined with good lighting, will become a bright and effective element of the interior, significantly expanding the space.
In a niche
Designed niches with mirrors, decorated with lamps, allow you to create a three-dimensional illusion in the room and fill it with rainbow highlights.
Large mirror: subtleties, installation nuances
A large mirror visually makes the room more spacious and brighter. Also, it is the big one that allows you to look at yourself from head to toe before going out, making sure that your hair, clothes, and shoes are in order.
A mirror in a heavy frame does not need to be fixed - you can simply lean it against the wall, it will maintain its position due to its weight. This option is suitable for large spaces.
An interesting option for placement behind the console, which will definitely not allow the mirror to fall
When installing mirrors, especially large ones, it is advisable to install them securely enough so that when bringing large furniture or something else home, you won’t accidentally break them. When you have children who love to run and play, safe installation should be the first thing you think about.
It will be easier to hang a mirror divided into several modules
Advice. It is not recommended to mount two large mirrors opposite each other - the reflection creates an endless corridor, which can cause unpleasant sensations, especially for people with unstable psyches.
A mirror on a stand is an original solution that does not suit every situation.
Shape ideas and sizes
Using original geometric shapes and sizes, you can create very unusual interior images.
Big
Large-sized models significantly expand and enlarge the space, favorably emphasizing its proportionality and filling it with additional light.
The photo shows a hallway and a wall decorated with a large rectangular mirror with a clock.
Oval
They have an aesthetically attractive appearance and, thanks to their rounded shape, soften the geometry of the room, making it more harmonious.
Round
Round elements represent a symbol of infinity and completeness, which allows you to create a calm and cozy design.
Rectangular
With the help of such a correct, reliable and comfortable figure, it is possible to add special neatness and order to the interior.
Narrow
The long narrow shape will become an elegant, laconic and accent interior touch, contributing to a stylish and functional design.
Curly
Curved models in the shape of a wave, canvases in the shape of the sun, hexagonal honeycombs or other asymmetrical shapes will become a bright and dynamic design and provide a lot of opportunities for decorating the hallway.
Design selection
The design of this room plays an important role, since the hallway creates the first impression of the house and its owner. The design should not be pretentious, and the design should not be inconvenient.
We use everything rationally
Decorating a hallway can be a challenge due to:
- Lack of free space.
- A large number of items and furniture.
- Low lighting.
- Inconvenient room layout.
- Lack of funds.
The most common case is a lack of free space for furniture and interior items. In addition, a room in dark colors and with poor lighting looks ugly and cramped. A beautiful and stylish design that needs to be correctly positioned in the room will help solve the problem.
Beautifully selected furniture is the key to successful design
A mirror is not just a decorative item that is used to decorate an apartment. In addition to decoration, it also fulfills its main function - people look at it before going out to find out about their appearance.
Choosing is not the easiest task. There are many different types and they vary in shape and size. You need to choose a mirror according to your own preferences and the overall style of the hallway.
The mirror differs in shape and size
What color are the frames?
The most common color solutions.
White
A white frame will be an excellent complement to the mirror canvas; it will complete the surroundings and give the product a fresher look.
Wenge
Framing the wenge shade will fill the atmosphere with aristocracy and a certain brutality, forming a reliable and stable interior.
Black
Always up-to-date, fashionable and stylish, black color has a truly sophisticated, expensive and solid appearance and gives the room a certain severity and efficiency.
The photo shows a hallway and a wall mirror in a black frame in combination with light ottomans.
Gold
The golden-hued frame highlights the mirror, giving it a special nobility and high value and creates an interior composition that is perfectly consistent in style.
Silver
Depending on the overall color and stylistic solution, a silver shade can bring coldness, elegance and mystery to the space.
Mirror and frame decor
In addition to the shape, the decor of the frame in which the mirror is enclosed also plays a role. The frame can be:
- carved - if it is made of wood, and if there is a good craftsman who can decorate it with shapes to suit the customer’s taste;
- forged - its shapes can be even more elegant than those of carving, albeit in a different way;
- gilded - not the most fashionable way of decoration, but in classic luxurious styles it is quite appropriate;
- illuminated - will provide not only framing, but also lighting.
Horizontal framed mirror in the hallway
Mirror in a wooden frame in the hallway
The mirror itself can be patterned, engraved, patterned, textured, or even colored, but then it will be inconvenient to use for its intended purpose. Therefore, it is better to make the frame the focus of design ideas.
Composite mirror made of round elements in the hallway
Beautiful mirror with lighting in the hallway
Design options for mirrors in various styles
Mirror products in the interior of popular style trends.
Modern
This style is particularly harmonious, aesthetic, practical and light. The best option for decoration would be frameless mirrors with simple shapes and lines, or rectangular and symmetrical models with edging in cool silver or solemn light shades.
The photo shows a panoramic mirror consisting of squares in the interior of a modern hallway.
Loft
Square, round or rectangular mirror panels in a laconic frame made of iron, rough untreated wood or metal, painted in non-trivial colors, will fit especially well into an industrial-style corridor.
Provence
For the sophisticated Provencal style, which has a unique flavor, antique, vintage products in wooden frames with an aged effect or with forged edging in the form of flowers and plant motifs would be appropriate.
The photo shows a Provence-style hallway with a small figured mirror located above the chest of drawers.
High tech
In this direction, mirrors without frames or tinted canvases with a metal frame look great, having simple, strict and graphic lines that organically emphasize the entire geometry of the space.
Classical
Rectangular models in massive carved wooden or forged frames in balanced bronze, golden or silver tones, simultaneously combining richness and simplicity, laconicism and sophistication, will give the classic design even more uniqueness and sophistication.
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 choose backlight
Dressing room mirror with light bulbs
The lighting of the mirror is ordered by a master, made independently, or purchased as a finished product. When choosing a ready-made option, take into account the interior style of the room and compatibility with pieces of furniture.
The functionality and aesthetics of the backlight are determined by the following parameters:
- The dimensions and purpose of the mirror determine the number and location of light sources. A tall canvas requires multi-level lighting, but for a compact one it is enough to place two lamps on the sides. The exception is dressing room and makeup mirrors, the lighting of which consists of ten or more lamps evenly distributed over the frame.
- The complete set of the mirror includes additional accessories, shelves, built-in drawers, cabinets that require local lighting.
- Materials for manufacturing the frame body, types of lighting fixtures. Plastic and metal frames are the most functional, as they are not exposed to the external environment. Wooden structures have an aesthetic appearance, but they dry out or absorb moisture. The production of such frames requires adherence to technology. Incandescent lamps are incompatible with wood, as they heat up to high temperatures, drying out the material.
Design safety is a decisive selection criterion. Open socket mounts, protruding contacts, and protruding wires are not allowed.
Sconces for all occasions in the hallway: ideal complexion and types of sconces
The type of light bulb directly affects the shade of the light and how you will see the reflection in the mirror: sickly and pale or ruddy and full of life. The closer the color of the light bulb is to sunlight, the more pleasant the reflection in the mirror will be. The closest thing to it are LED light bulbs of a neutral white hue, and finding sconces with such a socket will not be difficult.
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Sconces with classic bulbs can also provide eye-pleasing reflections and natural shades. But this does not apply to office fluorescent lamps. Their cold and flickering light turns the shades into blue, making the skin pale and unhealthy and is not suitable for installation in the home, even in the entrance area.
Option for a composition of a mirror, console table and table lamp for the corridor
Important:
for illuminating mirrors, there are special lamps with several frosted bulbs. They are often found in dressing rooms or stylized loft-style interiors, but such serious lighting is not necessary for the hallway.
Hallway functions
Transit. Outerwear and outdoor items are left here. The main routes of a house or apartment pass through the space - to the kitchen, living room, pantry, and to the upper floors. This is usually where the entrances to the bathroom are located.
Storage space. To store clothes and shoes in the front room there are built-in wardrobes or a wall, cabinets for shoes.
Security. Modern hallways house electronics - intercoms, intercoms, video cameras, control panels for home engineering systems.
Representative. A meeting place and farewell to guests. Therefore, the hallway should be welcoming and comfortable, and the interior should emphasize the atmosphere of the house.
A significant detail in the decoration of the front room of an apartment or house is the mirror. This is a necessary element both for owners going out, working, meeting, and for guests who come to share the holiday.
Today's article is devoted to the topic of mirrors in the hallway, their main purposes and types.
Switch types
The lamps are powered from a 220 V network, and the LED strips operate from a constant voltage of 12 V, generated by an additional power supply. The circuit is connected to the electrical network using push-button, touch, or remote switches.
Stationary buttons are installed on the body in an accessible place, but not conspicuous. The backlight with switchable color modes is equipped with remote control. Modern elements make it possible to equip an electronic circuit with a motion sensor or voice control.
DIY installation and connection
If the frame is wooden, you need to choose lamps that do not heat up.
For example, we will consider the process of manufacturing the external lighting of a 50x70 cm makeup mirror on a wooden frame from sixteen LED lamps with a standard E27 base, operating voltage 220 V. Lamps with frosted caps will be used, luminous flux 280 lm, power consumption 3.5 W. Assembly will require 16 ceramic cartridges, a cable, a push-button switch, a wooden block, plywood, metal corners, self-tapping screws, and PVA glue.
Step-by-step work plan:
- Making the frame. Sawing the block into 4 parts with the lengths of the sides of the mirror and cutting angles of 45˚. Frame assembly, gluing, fixing with corners.
- Marking, drilling holes with a diameter of 35 mm for cartridges. For the upper and lower trims, step back 5 cm from the corner of the frame, drill 5 holes every 15 cm, observing the axis of symmetry. For side trims, the outer holes are placed 10 cm from the corners, as well as one hole in the middle. The result is 5 grooves on the horizontal sides of the frame, and 3 grooves on the vertical parts.
- Processing the baguette with sandpaper.
- Installation of cartridges, fastening with glue, corners, screws, parallel connection to an electrical cable with a switch and plug.
- Painting the baguette, varnishing or staining.
- Installation of mirror sheet.
- Securing the plywood back cover.
- Installing lamps, checking the network connection.
This design produces uniform illumination with a total luminous flux of 4480 lm, consumes 56 W of power, and does not heat up. Hidden installation of cartridges guarantees safe operation.
Equipping a metal baguette with electrical wiring with a voltage of 220 V requires compliance with safety rules. The frame body is grounded, and the cable is placed in insulated channels or corrugation.
