20+ Brilliant Mirror Ideas for Decorating 5th Jul 2021 Posted by Alice Ewens on 5th Jul 2021 Facebook Instagram Pinterest Linkedin Mirrors will always make a statement simply because they reflect the light and draw attention. So we’ve trawled our archives and collected 20+ mirror ideas just for you. Whether you go for a big and bold feature mirror or a collection of stylishly placed smaller mirrors, you can work magic by decorating with mirrors as part of your interior design. We love a good mirror here at Furniturebox and given the popularity of our products, we think you do, too! The Basics Look for the Light with your Mirror Ideas Place mirrors near light sources or directly opposite to bounce the light. Mirrors in dark corners will open up the space. (image: @hannahs.home.styling) Place mirrors near light sources to bounce light around the room. Shop this console table! (image: @luxeblooms)Add mirrors to dark corners to introduce light. Shop this mirror! Keep the Balance (image: another_house_reno)A pair of matching mirrors on either side of this modern fireplace adds width to the room and brings light to the alcoves in a perfectly balanced way!Shop these mirrors and similar console tables! (image: @dream_home_renovation)This cleverly placed mirror reflects the view from the window and doorway opposite, bringing the outside space into the room from both sides.Shop these chairs! Mirror Ideas to Set the Tone Using mirrors in your design is a great way to determine the overall feel of your room. (image: Steve B)Are you going for a more structured, ordered style?Shop these chairs! (image: @thevictorian.home)Or are you going for a more eclectic style?Shop this chest of drawers! (image: Furniturebox UK)Are you going for light and airy?Shop this dining set, the mirror and the end table! (image: DylanCraig87)Or perhaps dramatic and luxe? (Mirrors can lift a darker design style without ruining that sumptuous, rich aesthetic).Shop this table! (image: @at_home_with_the_pells)Or maybe you want to do both bright AND dramatic!Shop similar dining sets and this bench seat Focal Points A gorgeous big mirror can act as a focal point of the room, drawing the eye to it. It can be the point in your room that you design around. (image: Brunilda Q)Dining room mirror ideas!This statement mirror and the eye-catching dining set are both focal points for this room, but the neutral colour scheme stops either one from dominating too much.Shop this dining set! (image: @homewiththedarlings)Living room mirror ideas!Your eye is naturally drawn to the large mirror on the wall, which really ties the colours and style of this living room together.Shop this mirror and the coffee table! Let’s Kick It Up A Notch Magic Tricks: The Illusion of More Windows (image: @henburyhomesw) (image: @homebymacy) (image: @little_gem_home) Mirrors create the illusion of extra windows in your home. The window-style mirrors in the example above are definitely one to achieve this, but a similar look can also be achieved by using mirrors with structural or darker framing elements like these: buy the Aztec mirror! buy the Cairo mirror! buy the Venetian mirror! Mirror Ideas for a Different Perspective! The shape and orientation of your mirror can also affect the sense of space in your room. (image: Dave R)Bathroom mirror ideas! This mirror's silver and chrome finish brings light to the dark navy wall. Its horizontal alignment mirrors the tiles beneath, while adding depth and width to the bathroom. (image: Customer Review)Here, the vertical placement of the same mirror adds height to this corner, and the spotlights directed at the mirror bring light to an otherwise dark-ish corner. Traditional or Modern Mirror Ideas? It’s quite a traditional style to hang a mirror above a fireplace, and that can absolutely still look stunning. You can put a modern spin on that with a funky geometric mirror design, or even create the feel of a fireplace where there isn’t one using feature paint and a mirror. (image: Customer Review) (image: @traceyglamar) (image: @living.the.dream.at.no13 Mirror Ideas for Hallways and Smaller Spaces We all know that mirrors add light, but in particularly small spaces, go for more reflective surface and less solid frame to really maximise the amount of light. Avoid dead space and dull, dark corners as soon as you enter the home to keep it fresh, bright and inviting. (image: Anthony W) (image: @red_roses_home) (image: @homeofzoe) What’s in a Shape? We’ve talked about the orientation of rectangular mirrors and how they can change the feel of your space, but what about different shapes? Match your mirror style to the overall style in your home interior scheme for consistency, or deliberately add opposites to create a more dynamic space. Round mirrors can feel more organic and flowing, while squared shapes can help organize and create straight lines. Round mirrors can also give a bit of a nautical vibe, because they make us think of portholes in a ship! Which might be why they look so great in bathrooms. (image: @styledby_mh)Bathroom mirror ideas! (image: @souter_for_four)More bathroom mirror ideas! Mix things up. Straight edged mirrors in a room full of plants, for example, could be a nice contrast (plus make it look like you’ve got twice as many plants!) or round mirrors in a room comprising mostly straight lines could add some flow to the room. (image: mydreamhome_usplus6) (image: @home_by_pary) You can get the best of both round and straight lines by incorporating a mirror with both! Check out our round mirrors with geometric frames, and rectangular mirrors with circular patterns in the frame. buy this mirror! buy this mirror! Alternitvely, you can opt for a mirror that gives you organic flowing shapes. Our Crystalline mirror serves up a modern but soft look. Abstract and eye catching, with curves to diffuse light. The Crystaline really does it all, and it’s a firm favourite here at Furniturebox UK. (image: Claire) buy this mirror! Gallery Wall Mirror Ideas Gallery walls are very "in" right now. You could add a few smaller mirrors to your printed wall art collection for bursts of light. You can also create a gallery wall entirely from mirrors. Use mirrors of the same size and/or shape for symmetry. Or, you could try lots of different sizes and shapes but with matching/complimenting frames. You could even go all out with a gallery wall of completely different shapes, styles and sizes for an on-trend eclectic look. (image: Pexels) (image: Pexels) (image: Unsplash) Multi-tasking: Mirrored Furniture Ideas Get all the plus points of adding mirrors to your home with the added functionality of storage and or extra surface space. Mirrored furniture can really add a touch of class and glamour as well as that dreamy crystal atmosphere we’re so in love with here. This makes it the perfect choice for bedroom furniture, where we’re all about magical dreamy floaty vibes. buy this bedside table! (image: @house_to_home_no.17)buy this console table! buy this side table! Where Next? Check out our Pinterestboard of mirror inspo! Shop our full range of mirrors! Other Related Blogs From The Blog Library 7 Tips to Use Mirrors to Brighten Up Your Home 13 Multifunctional Furniture Ideas Perfect for Small Homes
