How to Use a Mirror to Make a Room Look Bigger
Mirrors make great accessories in any room because of all the decorating options they offer. And they extremely practical. After all, how many times have you looked at yourself in the mirror before you head out the door? Decorative mirrors come in all shapes and sizes, with a huge selection of frames inspired by every artistic era, from Louis XIV to art deco to sleek modern designs.
First: Choose a mirror
From such a wide selection of decorative mirrors, find the one that matches you style and fits the look of the room. Contrast is a great method for decorating with punch. Make sure that it is contrasting and not clashing styles that you mix and match. Check decorating magazines and websites for ideas.
Second: Create space with your mirror
The easiest way to make a room look bigger using a mirror is to hang your mirror opposite a large window, or any window, so that the mirror reflects light back into the room. Reflecting the outdoors and, in effect, bringing the outdoors inside via reflection gives a room an open feel. Placing mirrors at one end of rectangular rooms also adds depth, as does placing a mirror at the end of a hallway. It makes the hallway look twice as long!
Third: Enjoy
When it comes to mirror placement you have to like the aesthetic quality of the mirror as well as where you place it on the wall. Enjoying your mirror is the main goal, so make sure you are happy with your placement choice before you actually hang the mirror.