Decorative Wall Mirrors Add Big Impact
 Mirror, mirror, on the wall… mirrors bring a big impact in almost any space. Mirrors are design elements that bring light, depth, luminosity, dimension and style to a room.
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Add wall mirrors to any space you wish to visually expand. A well placed mirror can also reflect and emphasize views and colors from the other walls.
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The right location and placement is key when using mirrors since if not placed correctly it could create an undesirable reflection like an unattractive piece of furniture, a bad view from a window or a bathroom. A wall mirror should always reflect your room’s finest assets.
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Since mirrors create an illusion of space, don’t be afraid to use a large mirror in a small room like a bathroom or dining room.
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The wooden mirror in this bath (above) not only gives the bath an added air of elegance it brightens the room and gives it the illusion of spaciousness. The ornate Old World frame is the perfect choice and even accents the marble around the tub and on the floor.
 Wall Mirrors Enhance Feature Wall
A large mirror can be used in a dining room or foyer to accent a chandelier with breathtaking results. Similarly, a large mirror hanging above a fireplace will reflect the light from pillar candle groupings giving twice the soft flickering radiance.
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According to feng shui mirrors can accent the positive in more ways than one. A decorative wall mirror in the foyer or entrance to your home offers a welcoming feeling to all who enter. A mirror over the fireplace is said to bring good energy into the room. Because a mirror is a water element when placed over fire it causes a nice balance of elements.
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By selecting a mirror for a fireplace with a highly decorative frame like this mirror (right) you create a work of functional art so stunning no other wall décor is needed. The "Cyrus Mirror" with its neutral surroundings could easily serve as the focal point of the room.
Rules of Thumb
When choosing mirrors for your home some rules of thumb apply:
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1) If your home is traditional in style choose mirrors with more elegant ornate frames and oval or rectangular shapes.
2) For contemporary or modern homes look for simple frames with round, square or unusual shapes.
3) For country or cottage style homes you might want to look for a whimsical or distressed frame.
Mirrors can even give the illusion of a window where there is none. To the left, this arched multi-pane mirror is fitted with small shutters and decorative plates arranged to follow the rounded top of the mirror. It provides all the charm of a cottage style window and the garden like grouping it reflects reminds one of a delightful little porch.
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Whether you choose to group several small mirrors or use one large mirror - by all means take advantage of all the benefits mirrors have to offer your home.
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