6 Ways Mirrors Can Enhance Home Decor
Adding mirrors to your home helps brighten the interior and create the illusion of more space. At Allied Glass & Mirror, we offer glass and mirror services for homeowners who want to enrich their space. Here are six ways mirrors can enhance your home decor:
1. Add More Light
Adding mirrors throughout your home allows natural and artificial light to radiate further throughout the space. This helps eliminate darkness and create a more welcoming environment. Pairing mirrors with additional light sources is a great way to simultaneously display your design preferences and make your home more functional. At Allied Glass & Mirror, we create decorative mirrors in various shapes, sizes, and designs. Our glass and mirror servicesalso include fabricating mirrors for larger custom projects. These mirrors reflect more light and really shine in home gyms, bathrooms, and entryways.
2. Create Focal Points
Mirrors increase visual interest and can be used as focal points throughout your home. Large, antiqued mirrors stand out in homes with modern and vintage decor. A mirror with a unique shape or custom design can be used as artwork to draw guests’ attention. Mirrors can also be used to highlight other decorative pieces in both minimalist and maximalist spaces. Oversized mirrors draw more attention to statement pieces, like light fixtures and wall hangings, while smaller mirrors contribute visual appeal to the details, like collections of photos, art prints, and greenery.
3. Fill Negative Space
Some interior design plans incorporate negative space to avoid overcrowding and allow homeowners to add personal touches. Mirrors fill negative space to create cohesive interior decor without consuming significant floor space. This helps improve the home’s design without blocking walkways or cluttering the space.
Filling negative space with mirrors can also help hide structural flaws and allow you to personalize your home. Our team will help you design a custom mirror that fits the dimensions of the negative space you want to fill. We fabricate each custom mirror individually to guarantee quality and precision. We can also install them in your home to prevent damage and ensure the final product meets your expectations.
4. Make Rooms Seem Larger
Using mirrors as home decor can create the illusion of a larger interior space. The light reflecting off the mirrors generates more depth in your home, making it feel more expansive. Mirrors positioned across from windows reflect more light and make rooms appear deeper. Guest bathrooms and narrow hallways may feel more spacious with mirrored walls or furniture. Our team can help you create mirrors that open up your interior space and align with the rest of your decor.
5. Highlight Architectural Styles
Ideally, home decor will complement the architectural design of your home. Modern homes have sleek lines and minimalistic decor, so mirrors with geometric shapes and clean edges typically work well in these spaces. More traditional design styles use warm color palettes and intricate detailing. Mirrors with wooden or brass framing may work well in traditional living rooms, bathrooms, and entryways. Customizing your mirrors to match the craftsmanship of your home helps create a timeless, cohesive design that is visually appealing to you and your guests.
6. Accentuate Furniture Pieces
Furniture and decorative pieces like tables, desks, and cabinetry can be accentuated with mirrored panels. Adding mirrors to existing pieces can bring a more luxurious and modern feel to your home. At Allied Glass & Mirror, we make custom mirrors for table tops and DIY furniture. We can also add etched imagery or text to further personalize your project. Mirrored decor pairs well with other freestanding and framed mirrors throughout your home.
Tips for Creating a Custom Mirror
If you want to add a custom mirror to your home’s decor, schedule a consultation with our team. Gather your design inspiration and goals for the project. These goals should include the size, shape, edges, and framing you want for your custom mirror. You may also specify whether you want the glass to have an antique or smooth finish. Antique mirror is rarer and has a distressed or aged appearance, making it more suitable for rustic or vintage decor styles. Clear mirror, on the other hand, should have smooth, flat, even surfaces that are free of blemishes. You will want to confirm all design mockups before fabrication to make sure the mirror meets your specifications and preferences.
If you want a large mirror or mirrored wall, we will assess the installation site to collect precise measurements and make recommendations for your project. You can prepare the installation site for assessment by removing furniture and other decorative items that could block access. Keeping the site clear of obstacles improves the safety of the installation process and protects your new mirror from damage.
Explore Our Glass and Mirror Services
Allied Glass & Mirror gives residential and commercial clients access to high-quality glass and mirrors. We can create and install custom mirrors and architectural glass panels to make your space more functional and visually appealing. Our team also offers after-hours emergency services to repair or replace damaged glass and mirrors. Contact us today to learn more about our custom glass solutions or schedule a service visit!