With the evolution of so many incredible mirror shapes, styles and sizes, the age-old looking glass has become much more than a trusty companion to help you get ready in the morning. Mirrors have earned status as an effective interior design tool used to fulfil practical purposes and a multitude of creative motives. Whether you want to add a polished touch to your interiors, make a statement with wall art or amplify light and space, a thoughtfully chosen, well-positioned mirror may just be the answer.
A Statement Mirror
A statement mirror is a great way to create a sense of artistry on your wall. Designs supercharged with oversized proportions and personality serve as a focal point and are perfect for adding interest to transition areas of your home, such as hallways and corridors.
The Geometrist
Geometric mirrors promise high impact and usually offer a contemporary aesthetic, although certain silhouettes are synonymous with the Art Deco era. Despite being surrounded by exquisite furniture and lighting solutions, a geometric mirror doesn’t have to try hard to steal attention thanks to its captivating sheen and perfect placement.
The Decorator
Decorative mirrors are in. The slender profiles complement the wall mouldings while their shapely tops adds interest. Take inspiration from the positioning of the mirrors at either side of the fireplace as opposed to above it, which enables the rustic accents, flowers and decorative chandelier to fully take centre stage.
The Fishbowl
Subtle mirrored touches make a significant influence on the style of room. The made-to-measure mirrored fireplace, which was designed by the French designer himself, has a fishbowl effect and intensifies the room’s retro look alongside the Mid-century furniture designs.
The Mosaic Masterpiece
A maximalist look goes all out in this living space and takes the installation of mirrored surfaces to new limits. Individual reflective surfaces add up to a mosaic effect, working their way from floor to ceiling to boost height and light.
The Duplicator
This beautifully designed dining room plays with a repeated mirror display. The trio of identical full-length designs are testament to the fact that there’s something so aesthetically satisfying about objects placed in threes, as they transform vacant wall space into an un-missable room feature.
Placed tightly together one after the other to reveal little of the neutral wall colour, the presence of the large mirrors maximizes the sense of space to great effect. Their frames remain slender and golden, tying in with the sophisticated colour scheme whilst taking a backseat to allow the reflective glass to work its magic on the space.
The Panelist
A mirrored wall is deliberately teamed with a sheeny marble staircase, metallic handrail and transparent lighting feature – complete with crystal shards – to create the ultimate light-infused space.The reflective panelling also creates a seamless flow from room to room, enabling a clear view of the beautiful interior design upstairs and downstairs with one simple glance at the mirrored wall.
The Amplifier
This dressing room shot is a telling demonstration of mirrors’ ability to enhance the feeling of light and space in smaller, awkward-shaped rooms with limited light. The narrow dimensions and curved ceiling of this dressing room are optimised not only by a neutral colour palette and carefully considered lighting but also by wide, sliding mirrored doors. The reflective wardrobe plays with the room’s arched shoe cabinet, creating the illusion that it is double its true size.
The Room Feature
The immeasurable benefits of mirrors by its use of this grand reflective surface as a central feature in this Knightsbridge hallway is very much evident here. The mirrored room divider brings illumination to the space. Its presence behind the sideboard reflects the image of beautiful table lamps and vases, and shows off the canvas on the opposite wall.
The Modern Classic
Working a simple, traditionally square silhouette, the wall mirror in this image brings class to the impressive living setting. The looking glass fails to go unnoticed thanks to its proportions, which are almost as wide as the sofa, and brings another dimension to the neutral wallpaper by reflecting the bold green canvas at the opposite end of the room. See the way it’s also positioned to show off the striking chandelier.
The Multi-tasker
The advantages of reflective surfaces aren’t necessarily always delivered by mirrors alone. If your wall is occupied with ornate wallpaper, wall lights or artwork, mirrored furniture is an alternative way to reap the benefits of mirrors. This sideboard – fronted with mirrored glass and geometric detailing – creates the illusion of an extending marble floor and is a perfect example of the flattering effects of mirrored case goods.
*extracted from lux deco