Designing with Mirrors

Top Ten Mirror Tips For Your Home By Pamela Heyne, author of Mirror By Design Remember, a mirror is simply a neutral material. It reflects what you place near it. You are in control of what it reflects. Mirror the long wall in a hall to make it seem wider. Mirror all the walls and ceiling in the entry foyer to make it seem infinite. A mirrored folding screen, approximately 5’ high, can add light, sparkle and drama to a dark corner. Mirrored placemats are a glamorous, versatile accessory. Create your own framed mirrors with old picture frames. Mirror an old window frame to give the illusion of a window on a dull wall. In a dressing area, avoid right angle mirrors. Opt for 45 or 30 degree angles. Think of colored mirrors for added glamour. Peach in an exercise room, grey or bronze in a dining room for more subtle reflections of people. Use mirrors to bring in beautiful views of the out of doors; experiment with small portable mirrors to check on the reflections.

     This section explains how mirrors are made, and a little bit of their history.  It gives you an idea of the colors and types of mirrors, as well as their shapes, different edgeworks, and some design ideas used by others to accentuate their living environment.

Colors of Mirrors
     Find out about the different types of mirrors manufactured in the United States, as well as the various colors they come in.

Edgework and Enhancements of Mirrors
     Mirrors can be designed in an assortment of edges as well as other visual enhancements.  Learn about the different types in this section.

Shapes of Mirrors
     Mirrors also come in a wide variety of shapes.  Explore the possibilities in this section.

Designing with Light
     View this 11 minute video to see how other designers accomplished a goal using mirrors.
 

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