Mirrors are a wonderful way to add light to a room and create the illusion of more space. They can also be a great decorative element when used creatively, providing interesting shapes and finishes. The shape, size and style of your mirror can really impact the look of a room and should be carefully considered when selecting one. A mirror can be the perfect addition to a gallery wall, used to enhance natural lighting or even be hung above a console in an entryway to help guests orient themselves. The right mirror can add a touch of glamor and personality to any room.
Whether it’s a sculptural statement piece, a simple classic circle or an intricately beveled design, mirrors are versatile and can be the focal point of any room. They reflect light from both natural (sunlight) and artificial sources and can make a space feel larger, brighter and more spacious.
People have been mesmerised by their own reflection for millennia. The earliest mirrors were probably made from polished stone such as obsidian, and have been found in sites in Anatolia and Mesopotamia dating back to around 6000 BC. Later metal mirrored surfaces were discovered in the pyramids of Egypt and bronze mirrors were widely used in the Greco-Roman and medieval periods. Glass mirrors became commonplace after 1800 when a process for coating glass with silver was developed.
As well as reflecting light, a mirror can be used to hide unsightly marks or holes in a wall. This is a particularly useful feature in children’s rooms where mirrors can be placed over sinks and drinking fountains to help encourage self-care routines, on tables to reflect manipulatives and near block play areas to enhance the experience. They can also be positioned to help infants see their own faces during tummy time and seated activity time.
Mirrors are an affordable option to increase the amount of natural light in a home or office and can save on electricity costs by reducing the need for lights to be turned on. They can also be used to reflect light from decorative features such as lamps, chandeliers and candles.
A good quality glass or mirror will be able to achieve up to 99 percent reflectance, but when it comes to the decorative mirrors that we use in our homes and offices the finish is just as important as the functionality of the product. The beveling, etching and multiple facets that create beautiful decorative mirrors are often the result of complex manufacturing processes and skilled workmanship.
A beautiful patterned mirror like this cheeky eye-shaped design by Melbourne designer Zachary Frankel can be used to add an interesting twist to any wall or as a stand-alone accent piece. Online interior-design service Havenly recommends it for a bold gallery wall to add a fun, modern touch. Or, you could choose something more textural like this reclaimed timber-framed design by Duck Ragu, which uses off cuts of wood to create a series of rising moons.
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