mirrors....

mir•ror / mir r/[mir-er]noun 

1. a reflecting surface, originally of polished metal 

but now usually of glass with a silvery, metallic, 

or amalgam backing. 

2. such a surface set into a frame, attached to a

handle, etc., for use in viewing oneself or as an
ornament.

Mirrors are truly ornaments in

our homes. Their reflective surfaces

can make a room look 

larger, pick up natural light and 

disperse it through a room or, 

when grouped together, they 

can complete a room by becoming 

a collective piece of art.

I have thought for as long as I 

can remember that there should 

always be a mirror in every room.

But my new view on mirrors is the 

power they possess when

grouped together.

With most groupings on a wall, 

there has to be some cohesive element in the design,
such as the same color or finish,
the same shape, or the same subject.
However, with mirrors,
the cohesive element is the mirror itself.
Because of this, 

you can mix and match every color,
 metal, shape and size and

they still look and feel like a planned out design.

Mirrors translate into every design style.
If you’re into a funky,vintage vibe,
the old ornate mirrors that your grandmother once 

proudly hung can get a face lift with a vibrant coat of orange, 

turquoise, or red. And if you’re really

brave you can paint each mirror a 

different color, but still hang as a group.

If your style is more modern and sleek,
you can focus on square or 

rectangle frames with simple lines and
 hang them very close together.
 They will begin to look like one large 

but simple piece of art.

Once you have established what style you 

are and the type of frame to use,
you then have to decide where
 the group of mirrors will go in 

your home.
Try to remember the areas that 

might not be considered the “prime real estate.” 

The wall space in a hall or a stairway can 

become highlights of your home when 

given the opportunity to shine with mirrors.

The “prime real estate” like the mantel or wall 

behind the sofa will always make a brilliant display 

when given the reflective treatment.
 There is really no place in your home that a mirror can’t affect,
 and a group of mirrors makes that
effect shine just a little brighter.

Your home is a reflection of you. So, don’t

just let your little light shine — REFLECT it!

{all pictures via pinterest}