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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.

Recommendations for selection and placement according to Feng Shui

Tips for selection and placement:

According to Feng Shui, it is not desirable to place mirrors opposite the sleeping and working places. Also, you should not place or hang products in front of a window or door, as this may contribute to incorrect reflection of the energy flow.
In the kitchen or dining room, it would be correct to place a reflective surface opposite the dining table.
It is believed that in an apartment or house there should be at least one large mirror model with a full-length reflection.

The purpose of each room and the frame for the mirror: points of contact

Having decided to create a frame with your own hands from wood, or using forged elements, or from mosaics, or from newspaper tubes, pay attention to the functional features of the rooms for which the mirror is intended. This is the only way to select the best options for materials and fasteners designed to last as long as possible.

For example, a frame for a mirror that will be hung/placed/attached to the wall in the bathroom (or kitchen) should be:

minimally susceptible to corrosion if it is made of metal or contains metal elements;
resistant to high humidity and temperature changes. Then small particles/details/elements will not crumble, fall off and the frame will not lose its attractiveness;
UV resistant. And the brightness of the colors will remain for a long time!;
easy to care for. Moisture and soap stains should be easily removed so that the frame again and again attracts the eye, fascinates and beckons.

But the frame for the hallway is not only a certain color scheme of finishing materials, but also attention to lighting. It’s no secret that the living room in an apartment is the minimum of free space and natural light. Therefore, when creating a frame for the hallway, take into account the direction and intensity of light, the location of the floor lamp, spotlights or sconces. Create the illusion of maximum illumination, bring softness, lightness and volume to the room. And all this is just a decorative frame, once nurtured by your imagination.

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Types of mirrors

There are several types of mirror products.

Floor

These models are not only an excellent decoration element that attracts all attention, but also provide an excellent full-length reflection. Floor mirror structures with legs are considered the most practical and popular, as they are the most comfortable and stable.

The photo shows a floor mirror in a wide black frame in the bedroom.

Mounted

Fashionable, stylish, popular and with many undeniable advantages, wall-mounted models competently level out planning flaws and minor wall defects. Such mirrors occupy a minimum of usable space, which allows them to be used even in small rooms.

Built-in

Types of built-in mirrors:

In furniture. Properly placed furniture with a built-in reflective surface will reflect artificial or natural light flux, thereby giving the room additional light and a certain visual lightness.
Into the wall. This option is particularly logical and ergonomic.

The photo shows a small children's room with mirrors built into the wardrobe.

Style and color scheme

For classic interiors, frames made from:

forged metal in golden or bronze shades;
plaster, decorated with unusual stucco molding in silver and gold color.

Eco-design is characterized by the use of natural materials when decorating.

Therefore, for such rooms, wooden ones in natural colors are ideal: brown, beige, red, etc.

For rooms in an industrial-urban style (loft), frames made of wood and metal are also suitable. Colors: gray, beige, steel and others.

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Mirror placement options

The most popular accommodation options are:

Ceiling. A mirrored ceiling surface allows you to completely change the geometry of the room, deprive it of spatial boundaries, bring in light and air and create a special mysterious atmosphere.
Wall. Wall placement will give the room the missing depth, adjust its proportions and significantly save space.
Doors. A door leaf with a mirror is considered a fairly successful design solution, allowing you to set the ceremonial mood of the room.
Furniture. Various pieces of furniture with built-in mirrors are perfect for those who want to decorate the interior with a large mirror model and at the same time save useful space in a small room.

The appearance of the entire space and the interior as a whole will depend on the correct location.

Kitchen decor

As mentioned above, one option in the kitchen is tile in the food preparation area. This is the apron and the space around it. Of course, the functionality of such a coating can hardly be discussed, but it looks very original. Moreover, in modern designs with tiles of unusual shapes or textures.

Another implementation option is in small spaces. If the kitchen area is no more than 8 square meters, and you need to fit a dining group in it, take a closer look at this technique. Designers most often highlight the wall opposite the headset, near the table. It is safest to use a horizontal panel position: leave paint or any other finish at the bottom, and place the panels on top. Another option is to use narrow slabs, like in one of the projects in the photo. The table is adjacent to them at the side, which doubles its length.

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Shapes and sizes of mirrors

Variants of shapes and sizes of reflective models.

Round

The rounded shape visually softens the angularity of the room and becomes its main accent, giving the space charm, high decorativeness and maximum comfort.

Oval

It fits perfectly into the decor and harmonizes perfectly with all interior elements, without causing a feeling of dissonance.

The photo shows a shabby chic bathroom with an oval mirror decorated with stucco.

Rectangular

Depending on the horizontal or vertical arrangement, rectangular products can not only give the room a more elegant look, but also visually raise the ceiling or significantly contribute to the expansion of space.

Big

Panoramic models placed on the entire wall will give the room a certain perspective and will certainly transform its appearance, and due to the abundance of reflected things, they will make the atmosphere much more comfortable.

Curly

With the help of such decor, it is possible to go beyond ordinary and standard design rules and thereby transform the space beyond recognition.

Honeycomb

When joined, hexagons form an original, stylish and aesthetic panel that adds special dynamism to the interior.

Semicircular

The curved, streamlined semicircular shape, with soft and graceful lines, will be an ideal decorative solution that will create a solid and monolithic design.

Ceiling

Installing a mirror in the interior to expand the space from floor to ceiling is a less rare technique, but it is also necessary if the ceilings are low enough. But at the same time, designers try to design only part of it. For example, in the dining area the space directly above the table is decorated in this way. In the living room, open hall, a mirror is placed under the chandelier. The technique is especially effective if it is a real crystal chandelier. With low ceilings in the bathroom, they are decorated with mirrors together with spotlights.

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Original ideas for the design and decoration of mirror products.

Without frame

Despite the fact that without a frame the canvases look too simple and empty, they do not create discomfort in the room, but rather fill it with notes of novelty and a certain futurism.

Aged

These antique reflective surfaces, due to their special luxury and visibility, individualize the interior and impart mystery to the atmosphere.

Faceted

Mirror mysticism

The surface of any mirror used in the decor of the living room must be clean and intact, without a network of cracks and chips

You can believe that mirrors are magical objects or be skeptical, but stories about their mystical properties have been known to us since childhood. Well, who among us has not heard about the seven years of troubles that will haunt the household if a mirror breaks? And about the fact that you can’t look like shards? Fortune tellers and soothsayers generally consider the mirror surface to be a guide to another world that is closed to us, so they use their help when conducting their mystical rituals. Psychics are sure that a mirror, like a sponge, absorbs the energy of the person looking into it and can tell a lot about him. If you believe all of the above, it turns out that the looking glass still exists. And even though science does not recognize this, we treat superstitions with a degree of respect and try, if possible, not to violate the mirror rules.

a composition of chaotically located mirrors in the living room performs decorative functions

Whatever the mysticism, the fact that the surface of any mirror used in the decor of the living room must be clean and intact, without a network of cracks and chips, is undeniable. If a mirror breaks or bursts, it should be replaced immediately, not because you are afraid of otherworldly retribution, but solely for aesthetic reasons. You cannot attach these decorative elements in such a way that they only reflect half of you, cutting off your face and figure, and the reflection itself should not be distorted. This is also ugly and annoying.

Drawings and engravings on the surface

With the help of beautiful lines and multivariate patterns, it is possible to decorate the canvas in a truly original way.

Diamonds. They create unusual effects in the room and, due to the refraction of light, give it a completely new image.
Squares. Many edges add visual volume and luxurious diamond shine to the reflective surface.
Free drawing. Easily transforms a mirror and makes it a truly highly artistic piece of furniture.

Place a mirror in the hallway

A good solution would be to create a composition from a mirror and a chest of drawers, or a hanger, bench and other furniture. In a small hallway, every centimeter of space should be used wisely. If the size of the space allows, you can show your imagination and make a main mirror with several additional mirror points on the walls.

You can very cleverly and skillfully repeat the techniques of the ancient Egyptians, when they created compositions from reflective surfaces, from which the light of the falling sunlight spread. Thus, the room will always be illuminated with natural gentle light or reflect the light of artificial sources.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Photo examples of the design of different rooms.

Bedroom

Kitchen

Living room

How to do it yourself

Below we will look at an example of how to make a frame for a mirror from slats. Works include:

We measure the mirror surface.
We cut the slats to the size of the mirror, the width is approximately 5-7 cm.
We cut the slats at an angle of 45 degrees.
Then we fold the slats corner to corner, and attach metal corners to the outer ones.
After this, we coat each piece one by one with wood glue.
Again we attach the metal corners and tie the structure with a rope so that the glue adheres better.
After the time has passed (see on the glue package), remove the rope.
We strengthen the corners - we put brackets with a stapler.
Then we decorate the outside (paint, glue decorative elements, etc.)
After that, to secure it in the frame, we cut out 4 corners from plywood.
We place the mirror in the window frame, fasten the corners with a stapler and glue.
We attach a hanging loop to the frame. Ready.

How to make a decorative frame with your own hands

Interior styles

Mirror models in the design of various styles.

Loft

Square, round, rectangular mirrors or canvases of other shapes with different sizes, decorated with wooden, metal frames or laconic iron baguettes, painted in non-trivial colors, will perfectly emphasize the brutality and stylishness of the loft.

The photo shows a narrow floor mirror in a thin black frame in a loft-style bedroom.

Classic

For this luxurious interior, rectangular and triple symmetrical canvases in gilded, silver or bronze baguettes, faceted models or products decorated with stucco would be appropriate. This decor will be the ideal finishing detail of a classic style.

Provence

The overall picture of the French style will be perfectly complemented by vintage reflective surfaces, in patterned frames with the effect of artificial aging and scuffs, products decorated with forged elements and floral paintings, or mirrors with frames that match the natural color scheme of the interior.

Scandinavian

Nordic design embodies beauty, lightness and simplicity, so excessive luxury and provocative accents are not appropriate here. An excellent solution for a cold, but at the same time very cozy Scandi interior would be round, rectangular, square mirrors, tinted canvases or hanging models with a minimalist design.

The photo shows a spacious Scandinavian-style living room with a round mirror located above the sofa.

Modern

In the aristocratic and creative modern style, a large number of reflective models, decorated in ornate frames or curved, wavy, figured and arched mirrors, which will become an integral decor of this slightly asymmetrical design, are especially welcome.

Baroque

Here, large or oval mirrors are often used in massive frames, decorated with stucco, carvings, gilding or complex patterns with mythological or plant motifs.

Modern

Models with the simplest and most uncluttered metal, plastic, wooden frame or chrome elements, in any color range, will favorably emphasize the simple and practical interior elements of the modern trend.

The photo shows a floor mirror with a laconic beige frame in a modern-style bedroom.

Oriental

A mirror is a very important accessory that shapes the style features of oriental design. Rectangular, oval, shaped or arched products in wooden, openwork metal or bone-inlaid frames will significantly change the appearance of the room, add subtle notes to it and will be fully consistent with this direction.

Art Deco

This style involves a peculiar play of images; mirrors with unusual geometry, in brass, copper or gold frames, would be appropriate here. The hallmark of Art Deco is the mirror model in the shape of the sun.

Eco style

Natural motifs and environmental themes of eco-design, which is currently quite popular, will perfectly complement round, rectangular canvases in wooden, bamboo and jute frames or products with an interesting streamlined shape, framed with natural materials.

Minimalism

To add even more aesthetics, practicality and harmony to a minimalist interior, mirrors decorated in simple and laconic ways, such as plastic frames or frameless canvases, will help.

Selecting frame material

Creating a unique mirror frame requires creativity. To implement the planned project, you can use various materials:

wooden boards, saw cuts or slats are the most popular;
polyurethane foam skirting boards for ceiling decoration will decorate a mirror in a classic style, and they can be further decorated;
metal baguettes or forged elements will make an ideal tandem with a mirror cloth. But to create a mirror in a metal frame, it is better to involve qualified specialists who have experience working with such materials;
plasterboard remains, pieces of ceramic tiles, wood chips and other available building materials left over from repairs can also be useful for original mirror framing.

The idea of the conceived design should be carefully thought out in advance and, armed with everything necessary, brought to life, only in this case the composition created with your own hands will bring true pleasure and decorate the environment.

One of the important stages in finishing a mirror frame or baguette is the decoration process. Since, when framing a mirror with a white ceiling plinth, it does not have a bright expression and in order to give it expressiveness it is necessary to decorate it with various decorative items, cover it with paint or enamel. You can do the same with plastic frames.

The wooden frame itself has a different structure, texture and color. To add uniqueness or style to a mirror in a wooden frame, it is enough to open the surface with varnish or decorate it with appropriate details.

Photos of mirrors in beautiful frames

Photo of original framing options.

Wooden

A wooden frame is a universal solution that fits harmoniously into any interior. There are many different decoration options, such as artificial aging or carving, which will add special luxury and sophistication to the frame.

Metal

Forged elegant frames in the form of curls or floral patterns are distinguished not only by their high strength, reliability and durability, but also instantly transform the atmosphere, giving it elegance and aristocracy.

Baguette

Baguettes with different artistic styles allow you to create a truly attractive frame that will look advantageous in any setting.

The photo shows a square mirror decorated with a baguette in the interior of the bathroom.

Soft frame

Thanks to various color and design solutions, a soft fabric or leather frame adds special luxury to the room and makes the atmosphere more sophisticated and refined.

Decorative frames

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 shapes - will complement the strict classic style;
oval and round shapes - most often used in hallway decor;
curly or in the form of a triangle - made to order, they will decorate the apartment of creative people with extraordinary thinking;
enclosed in frames - perform a decorative function.

Unusual solution with flowers

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

Such doors will save space in a narrow corridor. In a small apartment we install a standard door with a mirror on the inside. For a country mansion, we choose an outer surface complemented by forging or lattice.

Tip Instead of a mirror, you can stick a sun protection film on the door. The surface is impact-resistant, easy to clean from dirt, and allows the doors to be equipped with a bell and a peephole.

Visually increase the space

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.

This option will be the main highlight of the house.

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 of colored pieces or small mirrors of different shapes (laid out with patterns, round or square).

Mirrors on the wall

Mirror surfaces enlarge narrow rooms and visually expand 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.

Mirror surfaces make narrow rooms appear larger

Panel made from 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.

A bold solution for the interior

Labyrinths

We do not attach mirrors to opposite walls. 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.

Luxurious living room

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.

Art Nouveau style

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.

Thick frames emphasize the classic style, while modern trends involve the use of narrow frames in the shape of an oval, triangle or pentagon. The surface is made matte or floral designs are applied, you can draw cartoon characters.

Painting with paints

Everyone has seen beautiful stained glass windows made of multi-colored glass; this method of decoration is for those who dream of such a mirror. Here the choice of pattern is also limited by taste and imagination.

Tools.

Circuit;
Stained glass paints;
Brushes and acrylic varnish;

All this can be purchased at a stationery store.

Pattern application method:

First, draw a drawing with a marker. You must have a ready-made, thoughtful sketch;
We draw the outline next to the lines of the drawing; if it covers the marker, the pattern will be untidy. It is impossible to wash off the marker from under the outline;
We erase the marker after applying and drying the outline. After drying, if necessary, remove unnecessary parts with a blade;
Fill the stained glass paints, diluting them with a solvent for transparency, according to the sketch;
After drying, we open it with purchased varnish. The decor is ready.

Colored mirror

If decorative delights do not fit into your modern and minimalist interior, hang a classic mirror on the wall, but with colored glass. Choose the most saturated, bright and deep shade - for example green or red. And to indicate that a colored mirror belongs to a particular area of the room, furnish it with various objects of the same color. Just a couple of elements are enough to organize effective and noticeable zoning.

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Illuminated mirror

You can use one more means besides beveling, which will help make the mirror more expressive: use a frame with its own lighting. Such a mirror will become more noticeable and take on the role of the main bright accent in a certain area of the room. Traditionally, illuminated mirrors are used in the interior of bathrooms, but in the living room, dining room or hallway such an accessory will look no worse.

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Designer mirrors of unusual shapes

If a traditional mirror and even their composition do not provide the desired effect, designer mirrors can be used to focus attention on any area. Those that are enclosed in a beautiful and original frame: large in size, bright in color and with additional decorative elements. Some of the most popular designer mirrors are sun mirrors in a colorful gilded body with rays diverging in different directions.

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Large mirror above the dressing table

Zoning option specifically for a large bedroom, which has a toilet area for cosmetic procedures. Throughout this area, you can place several small or one large mirror to occupy the entire wall above the dressing table. Firstly, such a solution will help to highlight the toilet area very brightly and effectively against the background of the rest of the bedroom. And secondly, it will make its use more comfortable than with an ordinary small mirror.

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