Whether a space is small or oversized and cavernous, mirrors can make a significant impact. For small spaces, mirrors can truly help make a space feel larger and more open, while in an overly large space, mirrors can act like windows to reflect color and light. What are some of the best ways to use mirrors? How should they be hung? Mirrors used purposefully and creatively can make a room. Here are some top tips.
1. Hang mirrors in a grid or series. This can help to create an additional window effect and help reflect light.
2. Consider mirrors with thin frames or made of finishes such as chrome or brass in spaces in which you wish to have a modern, minimal feel.
3. Use leaning mirrors in spaces in which hanging a mirror on a wall is prohibitive.
4. Place mirrors along a long hallway or corridor as a way of elongating the space.
5. Use mirrors of different sizes and scale, depending on the space. Consider both round and rectangular mirrors as well as other shapes.
6. Bring color into a space using mirrors. For example, choose a mirror with a frame in a bright color.
7. Hang mirrors at eye level, which is typically 5 feet above the finished floor. Many people hang mirrors too high or too low.
8. Place mirrors in spaces that don’t get much light such as windowless rooms.
9. Consider large-scale mirrors as an alternative to artwork.
10. Hang mirrors of various sizes and shapes in a vignette if looking for an interesting wall feature.
Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at [email protected] or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.
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