

April 2020
Fresh Ideas for Your Home

Enhance Your Décor with Mirrors.
Mirrors can really brighten and open up your entire home.
While mirrors are quite functional in everyday life, they can also add beauty to a room by maximizing light, highlighting decorative features and producing the illusion of space. But before you start hanging mirrors throughout your home, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
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Use placement as an advantage. Hang your mirror opposite a window to highlight the view and reflect light. Or use it to draw attention to a piece of art or furniture.
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Create an illusion of size. If you have a small space, use a mirror to make it feel bigger. A full-length mirror against a corner wall is a unique touch to a small room.
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Make your mirror a focal point. Draw attention to it by placing sconces on either side. Or cover your entire wall with mirrors.
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Consider style. Complement your existing décor with the right style. Soften your room with a chinoiserie mirror, or bring the outdoors in with a natural wood frame.
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Limit mirrors in kitchens and bedrooms. They’re really not necessary in kitchens and are likely to get water marks. In bedrooms, they can activate energy and cause restlessness.
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Hang mirrors in hallways and staircases. Small, horizontal mirrors can do wonders for widening the appearance of narrow spaces.
Make sure to hang each mirror properly. A single hook is dangerous (not to mention your mirror might hang at an angle). So, use secure picture hangers or wall hooks — two on each side will offer the most support. And if your mirror is particularly large, consider letting professionals do it for you.

© 2020 Hunter Douglas