Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

It’s almost the first of the year, and soon countless people begin the yearly ritual of redecorating the interior habitat. They standard fresh paint can add a bright and lively atmosphere where dingy and dark ruled, but to really achieve a fresh look, a change in décor is in order.

Adding a few dazzling pieces, a fresh coat of paint, and change some future around and presto, a brand new “you”. A great way to begin is to decide on the large center piece, and if you want your room to look brighter and bigger, we can knock down a few walls or we can add mirrors and lighting. There are many styles of mirrors to use and we have broken our large mirrors into a category that includes nothing but mirrors larger than 60 inches. If you are looking for something a little smaller, but still with flare and size, you can find our mirrors broken out in these other categories: Contemporary Mirrors, Decorative Mirrors, Floor Mirrors, Framed Mirrors, Oval Mirrors and Round Mirrors.

After finding your center piece, we need to add a few accent pieces. Many of our mirrors have smaller accent versions, or some well place art décor can add those finishing touches. Adding wall art can encompass copies (or originals) of the masters, abstract, decorative frames with your own pictures, metal wall sculptures and even candle scones. This is the time for you to let your creative juices flow, and design your room just like you want.

One important aspect to keep in mind is the flow of your room and the rule of 3. If you choose, for instance, a large centerpiece mirror with an arched or ornate top, you will want to choose accenting décor that compliments not only your furniture, but your other hanging décor. To use the rule of three, simply try not to change more than three attributes for any new décor. If you have a rustic brown, arched mirror with silver accents, match at least three of the attributes to the centerpiece. In this example we could use long rectangular accent mirrors as long as the basic color highlighted or accented the centerpiece mirror.

Another great way to add spice to your redecorating project is to go diagonal. Position your décor and in stepped down or up approach, reposition your furniture in such a way that it does not run parallel to your way. A large TV in a corner is a great example of using décor in a diagonal way.

Happy decorating!