Elevate Your Home’s Natural Light with Framed Mirrors: A Designer’s Guide
In interior design, light plays an important role in shaping the ambiance and functionality of a space. Natural light, in particular, is a coveted asset, but not all homes are blessed with abundant sunshine. Fortunately, framed mirrors—especially square and rectangular…
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…
Types and Uses of Floor Mirrors
One of the common types of mirrors is the floor mirror which is usually full length or large enough that you can see yourself from head to toe. It comes in different styles, shapes, and sizes, but in general, floor…
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…
Things to Know when Buying Free Standing Mirrors
A free standing mirror is a form of traditional floor mirror. The good thing about it is that, as the name suggests, it is not mounted or installed on a wall, thus, you can move its location easily, wherever you…
Mirror Frame Kits
Framed mirrors are a great way to complete the design and overall look of a room or space. These often give a bit more character and in most cases, become great centerpieces or conversation starters. You can update the look…
