Considering the dearth of space in most urban apartments, mirrors are often an inexpensive yet effective way of creating the illusion of more space, and instantly brightening up a room. Mirrors work best when reflecting natural light; placing one opposite a window in your home that gets the most sun is an instant fix for poor lighting. Hanging an elegant chandelier or lamp just above the mirror will ensure that the soft, pleasant lighting continues even when the sun goes down.

Most of us don’t imagine mirrors to be anything more than that brutally honest fixture in the bathroom that awaits you every morning. There is, however, a lot more dimension to these silver-tinted surfaces than meets (or reflects) the eye—whether used as a decorative fixture in the living room, or as an optical trick to expand your space. Here, we have listed seven handy tips you should keep in mind before selecting and placing mirrors in your home.



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Sporadic Mirror Round Silver

Lobbies or hallways should not be forgotten when it comes to placing mirrors. A large, rectangular frame at the end of a lobby or a corridor can brighten up the passage and create a wide, welcoming effect.



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Elegant Arts and Frames Brown Wood and Saint Gobain Glass Mirror

Even if you’re not a believer in Feng Shui, we recommend you consider a few do's and don'ts when it comes to hanging your mirrors. It is advisable to not place mirrors directly opposite a bed, to avoid circulating negative energy. The best locations for mirrors, according to Feng Shui, are lobbies, stairwells, bathrooms, and living rooms.



Mirrors are an obvious and fitting choice for a dresser; think solid, dark-polished oval or rectangular frames for a sophisticated touch. Complete the look with a quaint table lamp that will provide a soft, warm glow.



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Wall Mounted Mirror with Storage

Don’t hesitate to decorate with mirrors in your living room, in quirky or unusual ways. A mirror-panelled wall, for example, will perfectly complement a contemporary styled layout.



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Embossed Panel 18"x 18"

Mirrors also act as a great cover-up for awkwardly placed windows or doorways that are not in use. This eye-catching, 19th-century “Sorcerer’s Mirror” — in combination with the minimalistic sofa — takes the eye away from the spare doorway and creates the illusory continuity of a solid wall.



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Another way to incorporate mirrors into your home is through your furniture. Consider a mirror-topped coffee table. Place some candles on it as a centre-piece and watch the entire table come alive in the evenings, when the mirror top beautifully reflects the lit votives.



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Round Mirror Side Table 21"DIA x 21" H

The most predictable location for a mirror is, of course, the bathroom or shower, and the possibilities here are endless. A round frame above the sink, a full-length looking-glass, or even a mirrored shower cubicle are just some of the options you have, when bringing mirrors into this area of your home.



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Elegant Arts and Frames Grey Wood and Glass Mirror

As you can tell, there’s no limit to experimenting with mirrors, and they’re certainly not to be restricted to the bathroom. Think of them as an integral part of the furniture rather than a decorative fixture, and the possibilities of making your home spacious and beautiful are endless.