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…
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…
History of Mirrors
Mirrors have become an important aspect of various fields. Aside from interior design, these play a significant role in technology, scientific instruments, film and television, as well as paintings and sculptures. Take a look at the beginnings of mirrors specifically…
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…
How Mirrors are Made
Mirrors are used in so many ways. In interior design, these are widely used to achieve the illusion of more space and make the room look brighter. But did you ever wonder how mirrors are made? In its simplest form,…
Mirror Care and Maintenance Tips
A mirror can do so much in a room. Not only can it create the illusion of more space, one with intricate and unique designs can be a great conversation piece or even a piece of art. That is why…
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…
