| Mirrors provide a special touch in home decor by | | | | fireplace and mantel to reflect something interesting in |
| adding light and creating the illusion of space. A mirror | | | | the room. |
| is defined as a reflecting surface that forms an image | | | | 7. Group and hang several mirrors of assorted sizes |
| of an object when light rays coming from that object | | | | and shapes for an attractive wall display. |
| fall on the surface. | | | | 8. Add mirrors (such as mirror tiles) to the backs of |
| According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the typical | | | | bookcases to add a sense of depth. |
| mirror is a sheet of glass that is coated on its back | | | | 9. In the kitchen, add mirror to the countertop's |
| with aluminum or silver that produces images by | | | | backsplash. This will reflect light while preparing food |
| reflection. This type of mirror came into widespread | | | | and it is easy to maintain. |
| production in Venice during the 16th century. | | | | 10. Place a custom sized mirror on the top of a piece |
| Here are ten tips for using mirrors in your home decor: | | | | of furniture that is damaged or not very attractive. This |
| 1. Place a mirror on an adjacent wall to an interesting | | | | can be done on dressers, tabletops, coffee tables, and |
| picture or piece of artwork and the mirror will reflect | | | | end tables just to name a few. |
| the image and add a sense of space. | | | | Always be sure to analyze the placement of mirrors |
| 2. Hang a decorative mirror near a window in a dark | | | | before hanging them up. For example, placing a mirror |
| room. This will allow the light to reflect off the mirror | | | | above a fireplace mantel may reflect the unattractive |
| creating more natural light in the room. | | | | tops of furniture or blank wall space. You can angle |
| 3. To create the illusion of depth in a room, paint one | | | | the mirror down so that it reflects something more |
| wall in a dark, contrasting color to the other walls. Then | | | | attractive in the room. |
| hang a decorative mirror on the dark wall to create a | | | | In addition, place mirrors so they will not cause |
| sense of depth in the room. | | | | unnecessary glare in a room. Mirrors can be |
| 4. Create a charming entryway by hanging up a | | | | unappealing if they are placed across from a window |
| framed mirror topped with a floral swag. This will help | | | | with a southern or western exposure. |
| to create light in the entryway as well as providing a | | | | As you can see, there are numerous ways to use |
| last minute check before heading out the door. | | | | mirrors to brighten and enrich your home decor. |
| 5. Expand a small dining room by placing an ornate | | | | Decorative mirrors can be found in flea markets, retail |
| mirror on a wall. This will make the room appear larger | | | | stores, home improvement stores, and on the internet |
| and brighter. | | | | in price ranges to fit all budgets. |
| 6. Place a decorative mirror opposite an attractive | | | | |