Mirror, Mirror on the wall…
“Mirror comes comes Old French mireor (“reflecting glass”), which sprang from earlier Frenchmiradoir (exact translation lost) mirer (“look at”) and Latin mirare, miror, and mirari (“to wonder at, admire”).”( http://www.the-beheld.com/2011/06/thoughts-on-word-mirror.html ) Did you know that the first mirror was actually a river discovered in the Ancient Himalayas? A woman was startled…
Decorating Tips with Leaning Mirrors
In general, there are two basic ways to install mirrors: with the use of adhesive tapes and by using mirror clips or hooks. The first one will result to a very clean installation, but the mirror will be very difficult…
Roles of Large Wall Mirrors in Your Room
Mirrors are such simple things that can do a lot. We use them to check our appearance and make sure that we are ready to face the day. That is the most common purpose, but there are other roles that…
Tips for Decorating with Wall Mirrors
The use of mirrors is one of the easiest ways to make interior design work. Mirrors play an important role and are so versatile that they can work well whatever style or design you might have. These are also used…
What is a Beveled Mirror?
Mirrors come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and designs. You can buy one with an elegant frame or a frameless mirror. If you go online or visit a showroom, you will notice that some mirrors look like they have…
All about Resilvering Mirrors
Silvering is the chemical process of depositing a thin coating of pure silver on a glass sheet or a glass plate to make a mirror. In the 19th century, silver was used to coat a glass surface but nowadays, sputtering…
Decorating Ideas with Mirrors
A mirror can do so much in a room. As it reflects light, it makes the space look bigger and brighter. Mirrors have also become a great piece for interior design. However, this does not mean that you can just…
What to Look for in Vanity Mirrors
Do you feel like your bathroom needs a makeover? Or simply something new to make it more interesting? Whatever the reason is, adding or updating your current vanity mirror will do wonders. It may not be on the top of…
Basic Tips on Installing a Large Wall Mirror
It has long been established that having a large wall mirror in a room can give the illusion of more space, significantly improving the overall look and feel. When it comes to installing large mirrors, or any other huge piece…
Different Types of Mirrors
Mirrors are usually made of plate glass – one side has a metal coating or any other material that will serve as the reflecting surface. There is a wide selection of mirrors created from different materials and for different purposes,…
