Mirrors play an essential role in the interior décor of house. It reflects light, opens up space and enhances beauty of the house. However, incorrect use of mirrors can also ruin the overall décor of house. There are some guidelines that everyone must follow while hanging mirrors around home. Below are expert advice for mirrors decoration.

Do’s of Mirrors Decoration

DO use large mirrors in small rooms

Large mirrors in small rooms give an illusion of depth and bigger space. So don’t be afraid of placing large mirrors in small areas. You may place a full-size mirror on the wall above a dining room table that reflects the chandelier. You can install mirrors on wall in combination with some artwork.

“A large mirror beautifies small space.”

DO use wall mirror as a point of attraction

I just LOVE how small wall mirrors glam up space. Handmade mosaic decorative wall mirror is a perfect choice for any wall of your house and it catches everyone’s eyes with its design and style. Choose colors of mosaic tiles or frames according to your room’s interior and then leave everything on this beautiful piece. It will reflect all the lights and colors of a room and create a magnificent ambiance.

“One valiant decorative item can set the entire attitude for the room.”

DO spot the right walls to place mirrors

YES, it is highly recommended to spot the right walls to place decorative wall mirrors. Some of the good places are - mirror over a fireplace, mirror in the entrance of your house and on a plain painted wall.

DO use mirrors in narrow lobby and staircases

A small, round mosaic mirror or rectangle accent mirror works great in a narrow lobby and staircase. The area will look broaden space and form a better flow from one room to another.

DO prefer mirrored furniture

Mirrored furniture is good option to enhance the style and decor of your home. Furniture like chest of drawers, coffee table etc can be used with mirrors on them. In case, if you have big furniture item in the middle of the room, then install a mirror on it and it will trick eyes like there is no such furniture exist. But avoid mirrors in overly congested room.

DON’Ts of Mirrors Decoration

DON’T place mirrors ‘JUST ANYWHERE’

‘JUST ANYWHERE’, with this word our mean to say is not to place mirrors to random places where they don’t make any sense. Place mirrors at right places where they can reflect something that’s worth looking at. Hanging them at places where they reflect random things could be your worst interior choice. Use them to reflect nice things and lights.

DON’T overdo with mirrors in kitchen

Limit the use of mirrors in kitchen. There could be a problem of water marks in kitchen that would need more maintenance of mirrors. So, it is recommended to use limited or no mirrors in kitchen.

DON’T use mirrors on ceiling

On ceiling, mirrors look so tacky. Also, they just reflect the floor which is useless.