5 Tips For Decorating Your Home With Mirrors
5 Tips For Decorating Your Home With Mirrors

Designer Karey Wright

5 Tips For Decorating Your Home With Mirrors

Mirrors: Beyond Functionality To Aesthetic Elegance

Mirrors are not just functional objects for checking your reflection; they are powerful decorative elements that can transform any room. Their ability to create optical illusions, amplify light, and add aesthetic appeal makes them a favorite among interior design enthusiasts. Let's delve into the creative and practical benefits of incorporating mirrors into your decor, along with some inspiring examples from designer Karey-Anne Wright.

 

Creating The Illusion Of More Space With A Mirror

Creating The Illusion Of More Space With A Mirror

One of the most celebrated qualities of mirrors is their capacity to make a room feel larger and more spacious. By reflecting the room back at itself, mirrors create an optical illusion of extended space, making them perfect for smaller rooms or any area that could benefit from a sense of openness. This effect can be particularly striking with large mirrors or those placed opposite to windows.

 
Amplifying Light With A Mirror

Amplifying Light With A Mirror

Mirrors excel at reflecting and amplifying light, whether it's natural sunlight from windows or artificial light from lamps and ceiling fixtures. A well-placed mirror can brighten a room significantly, making it feel more inviting, cleaner, and airier. This is especially beneficial in rooms that receive limited natural light, as mirrors can help maximize the light available.

 
Adding Depth And Beauty

Adding Depth And Beauty

Beyond their practical benefits, mirrors also serve as beautiful decorative pieces that add depth, shape, and an element of free form to a space. Whether geometric, round, arched, or free-form, mirrors can complement the existing decor or even act as a focal point in a room. Their versatility in design, size, and frame material allows for endless creativity in decorating.

Arch Floor Mirrors

Arch Floor Mirrors

Arch floor mirrors, such as the Hudson Black Floor Mirror and the Cheval Silver Floor Mirror, offer a blend of elegance and functionality. These large mirrors not only serve as a statement piece but also mimic the effect of windows, "opening up" a wall and bringing more light into the space. Their substantial size and unique shapes can transform the feel of a room, adding both brightness and a touch of sophistication. 

 
Mirrors As Decorative Accents

Mirrors As Decorative Accents

Mirrors are incredibly versatile and can be used in various settings to enhance the decor. Placing mirrors over dressers, nightstands, entry tables, or in a bathroom vanity can elevate the look of basic furniture and introduce a fun factor into the decor. Options like the Laguna gold mirror, Mendez black mirror, and the Trip multicolored mirror showcase the wide variety of sizes, colors, and materials available, offering something for every taste and style. I love using them over a dresser, nightstand, entry table and especially in a bathroom vanity to bring some fun factor and really elevate the look of basic furniture.

 

Elevate Your Space With Mirrors from CITY Furniture

 

Incorporating mirrors into your home decor is a simple yet effective way to transform the look and feel of your spaces. Whether you're looking to create the illusion of more space, amplify light, or add a decorative touch, mirrors offer a range of benefits that can enhance any room. Explore the variety of mirrors available at City Furniture to find the perfect piece to complement your home's aesthetic and make the most of your decor.

About The Author

About The Author

Karey Wright, an Interior Designer with five years at CITY Furniture, combines her love for the unique Provo Collection, her inspiration from God, nature, and travel, and her Jamaican roots to create joyful, transformative spaces. Passionate about organic and minimalistic styles, she finds joy in projects like the Boys and Girls Club of Miami, advocating for timeless foundational pieces in home decor, and can't live without fresh flowers, mirrors, and aromatherapy in her own space.