The mirror is a universal element that can be used in rooms with any interior. Mirrors allow not only to look at themselves from the side, but also to add freedom to space.
In this article, we consider how best to use mirrors in the interior, and analyze the correct arrangement of mirrors in the rooms with specific examples with photos.
Content:
- How do mirrors help visually increase the space?
- Where to place mirrors to increase the space
- Mirrors in the interior photo
- Mirror in the interior of the hallway
- Mirror in the interior of the bedroom
- Mirror in the interior of the living room
- Mirror in the interior of the bathroom
- How to choose the shape of a mirror
- Mirror backlight
How do mirrors help visually increase the space?
Mirrors in the interior not only reflect the elements of the finish, but also create the effect of increasing space. When you look from the side, it seems that the room is larger and more voluminous. More mirrors reflect light, so the space becomes lighter. Light lines, lamps with floor lamps and backlights look especially unusual in the reflection of the mirrors.
Photo: mirror in the interior of the hallway
Where to place mirrors to increase the space
Mirrors are most often placed in the corridor, hallway, living room, bedroom or dressing room. They are large, medium and small.
Large mirrors are used to create a visual portal in space. In this case, the mirror resembles a passage to another room and it seems that the room is larger. In this case, seamless mirrors are used. For example, in the hallway, a large mirror on the front door gives the impression of an increase in the length of the space.
Photo: The mirror on the door lengthens the hallway
If for a large mirror there is no room on the wall, then it can be made on the facades of the cabinet. This option is great for a bedroom or corridor.
Photo: mirrors in the interior can be placed on cabinets
- For medium and small mirrors, finding a place in space is much easier. They are located, for example, in the hallway on the side of the front door or in the bedroom perpendicular to the window above the cabinet. To enhance the effect of lighting, hanging lamps are placed next to the mirror.
Photo: thanks to the mirror, it seems that the lamps are not 2, but 4
Mirrors in the interior photo
Before installing a mirror, you need to understand what will be reflected in it.
It is good when it does not reflect large objects, such as sofas, tables and chairs. It is also desirable that no more than 2 decor elements are visible in the mirror, otherwise they will overload the space. It is best that on the contrary there is an empty wall.
Photo: Reflected items in the mirror can overload the space, they should be at a minimum
Mirror in the interior of the hallway
There are several options for the location of the mirror: it can be installed on the front door, on the side of it on the wall, or placed on the facades of the cabinet.
Photo: The mirror is located on the right or to the left of the door
Mirror in the interior of the bedroom
The mirror in the interior of the bedrooms is placed at the window, opposite the door or on the facades of the cabinets. The latter option allows you to see its reflection in full growth, and such a mirror does not occupy an extra place.
Photo: Mirror on the facade of the cabinet
It is better not to make a mirror opposite the bed, because at night it can be created that someone is looking at you.
Photo: Mirror opposite the bed creates visual noise
Separate mirrors in the interior are placed near the window. The light is reflected from the window and enters the room. The space becomes lighter. In addition, this arrangement of the mirror allows you to conveniently apply makeup, because the face is highlighted by natural light from the window.
Photo: it is convenient to use a mirror by the window
Another option is to place a mirror opposite the window. In this case, with open curtains in the room there will be even more light, but there is a risk that the reflection of the Sun will blind you in the morning.
Photo: Mirror opposite the window reflects a large amount of light
Mirror in the interior of the living room
In the interior of the living room, the mirror can be both whole and consist of several separate mirrors. You can place a mirror in the interior near the window or opposite the door.
Photo: from the side it seems that the mirror is a doorway to another room
You can use the floor mirror. It can be moved from time to time, thereby changing the interior.
Photo: floor mirrors are also used in the interior
Mirror in the interior of the bathroom
In the bathroom, the mirror is placed above the cabinet with a sink. The shape of the mirror can be anything: square, rectangular, round. Also, for example, two separate mirrors can be installed if there are two shells.
Photo: Mirror in the bathroom
How to choose the shape of a mirror
In more classic interiors, round and oval mirrors are used. If there are modern elements in the space, then an unusual mirror, for example, with wavy forms, is suitable.
Photo: rounded mirror forms make the interior more classic
Sometimes mirrors can be similar to other interior elements in shape.
Photo: Here the mirror repeats the ornament of the drawing on the wallpaper-frail
The semicircular forms of mirrors are the trend of this year. They are installed in the bathroom, hallway or corridor.
Photo: semicircular mirror in the interior
Photo: oval mirror in the interior
Square and rectangular mirrors are more common. They fit a little cheaper and fit perfectly into any space.
Photo: rectangular mirror in the interior of the corridor
Photo: mirror in the interior of the bedroom
You can make a composition of several mirrors. Such a solution may seem interesting in high-tech style.
Photo: composition of several mirrors
Mirror backlight
The backlight should repeat the shape of the mirror and highlights the contours. Thanks to this, a designer element appears in the interior, which decorates an empty wall. The backlight also reflects in the mirror and enhances the effect of lighting.
Photo: mirror in the interior with backlight
Photo: a mirror with illumination in the interior of the bedroom
Photo: Mirror with backlight in the bathroom interior
Conclusion
- Mirrors visually increase the space due to the reflection of light and other interior items.
- A rectangular mirror will visually look like a doorway to another room.
- Mirrors from floor to ceiling make the room visually higher.
- The shape of the mirror is selected according to the interior style. In more classic designs, round mirrors are used, in more minimalistic – square and rectangular.
- It is important to arrange a mirror so that it does not reflect a lot of furniture and other interior elements.
- The backlight allows you to illuminate objects reflected in the mirror and enhances the effect of the shape of the mirror.
