How To Use Mirrors To Decorate Your Home

Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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People use mirrors for a lot of reasons. You probably don’t even know how much you use your mirrors until you really sit and think about it. You roll out of bed and head to the bathroom to do your teeth and morning skincare and boom – mirror. You head to the closet to choose your clothes and boom – mirror. You put your coat and scarf on before you leave the house and boom – mirror. Everywhere you go, you see you, so it makes sense that a big part of the décor in our homes involves mirrors.

For many people, they’re a necessity for everyday living; even if you’re not the type of person to check your teeth in every reflective surface. There are so many benefits to adding mirrors to your home, and it’s not always because you want a quick glance at your appearance! Your home can benefit from many accents and upgrades, but mirrors are one of the best decorative investments you can make, especially since they are inexpensive. Change the way your home looks and you won’t look back on your choice of mirror décor.

Here are some of the ways that your home can really benefit from having more mirrors on the walls.

Space
Getting the hang of living in a small apartment when you strike out on your own isn’t always easy, especially if you’re used to the space around you. Click here to have a look at some of the nicest mirrors of all sizes that help create the illusion of more space. You can use them to make a narrow hallway look brighter and longer. You can use them to expand a small bathroom space. Mirrors have a fantastic ability to make everything bigger.

Statement
You may live in a smaller home, but you don’t have to be without style. Mirrors have a knack for allowing a home to make a statement. Mirrors can replace artwork on the walls and be a real focal point in the room. With the right frame, a mirror can make a significant impact on how others perceive your home.

Lighting
Mirrors are reflective. So, imagine what would happen with the right amount of lighting in the room. Light bounces off mirrors to give you even more light around the room. Every nook and cranny of a space can be lit up with the right angles of mirrors.

Atmosphere
Did you know that mirrors are a big deal in feng shui decorating? They represent water and provide a sense of balance to your space. You can soften fireplaces with a mirror and you can make your entry hall welcoming and inviting with the right size and shape mirror. 

Your home can benefit from many accents and upgrades, but mirrors are one of the best decorative investments for your home, especially since they are inexpensive. Change the way that your home looks and you won’t ever look back on your choice of mirror décor.

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