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…
Uses of Mirrors in Interior Design
Before mirrors were created, people checked their appearance on dark, still pools of water. Shiny metals are also used to see one’s reflection, until they started using various metals and materials to create mirrors thousands of years ago. As time…
How to Decorate with Floor Mirrors
Reflect light, brighten up the room, give the illusion of having more space – these are the basic things a floor mirror can do. It can also be a decorative piece. In fact, floor mirrors are widely used in interior…
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…
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…
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,…
Using Mirrors to Create More Space
A mirror does not only enable us to see what we look like. When used correctly, a mirror can do more than showing our physical appearance. It can brighten up a room as it illuminates light to the space. It…
Using Mirrors to Decorate Your Home
Mirrors, whether standard-sized or custom-made ones, are versatile home accessories that you can use to achieve different purposes. When strategically-placed, a mirror can make a small room look larger and brighter. A big mirror with a beautiful frame can be…
