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Mirrors…they are one of the most versatile accessories you could choose to use in your home décor. I may not always be able to find just the right painting to hang over a chest or a fireplace mantel, but I can virtually always find a mirror that makes my heart sing.
Years ago, as a newbie decorator, I always hung mirrors for just the sheer beauty of the mirror. I especially loved the old mirrors, imperfect and beautiful with their blackish, time-worn streaks. But one day I read something that stopped me dead in my tracks. I read that prior to hanging a mirror, one should stop to consider what the mirror will reflect. Ummm, how’s that for a concept? That sent me on little stroll through my home checking my mirrors to see if they passed the “mirror test.”
Now, if you’re anything like me, you take all decorating “tips” with a big grain of salt. This one intrigued me, though…wouldn’t it be cool if in addition to hanging a gorgeous mirror…a mirror that was beautiful in its own right…what if it also just happen to reflect a lovely scene or image in the room? Yeah, I liked this idea.
For the most part I was pleased to see that most of the mirrors in my home shared a lovely reflection. But there is one I’m thinking could use a bit of improvement…I’ll share it here and I’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject.
Years ago, as a newbie decorator, I always hung mirrors for just the sheer beauty of the mirror. I especially loved the old mirrors, imperfect and beautiful with their blackish, time-worn streaks. But one day I read something that stopped me dead in my tracks. I read that prior to hanging a mirror, one should stop to consider what the mirror will reflect. Ummm, how’s that for a concept? That sent me on little stroll through my home checking my mirrors to see if they passed the “mirror test.”
Now, if you’re anything like me, you take all decorating “tips” with a big grain of salt. This one intrigued me, though…wouldn’t it be cool if in addition to hanging a gorgeous mirror…a mirror that was beautiful in its own right…what if it also just happen to reflect a lovely scene or image in the room? Yeah, I liked this idea.
For the most part I was pleased to see that most of the mirrors in my home shared a lovely reflection. But there is one I’m thinking could use a bit of improvement…I’ll share it here and I’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject.
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This mirror totally passes the mirror test. I love the mirror but check out the reflection...a gorgeous chandelier, pitcher of flowers and bottles in the loveliest shade of blue.
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This image was included in a recent Ideabook I created on silhouettes. Isn't it wonderful? The mirror reflects a beautiful vignette of the silhouette, a pretty lamp and sweet tulips.
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A mirror might reflect an interesting lamp or a well-designed room.
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| Enjoy a stunning outdoor view no matter where you are in a room. This mirror is strategically placed to make the most of the spectacular outdoor setting. |
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Enjoy your beautiful arrangements and accessories in stereo when they are placed upon a mirrored table.
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| Ok, here's my "not so inspiring" mirror reflection. I almost never use this fan, though it is a nice fan. Wouldn't a gorgeous lantern or perhaps an antler chandelier look great here since I have a bit of a "hunt" feel going on in this room. Only problem is the ceilings are just 8 feet so it couldn't hang very low. Suggestions? |
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Here's a great example of catching a beautiful light fixture in a nearby mirror.
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| Notice how the mirror hanging above this fireplace reflects the lovely painting across the room. |
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by Kerrie L. Kelly
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| Dual mirrors reflect dual views of a beautiful room. |
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Here's an idea to consider. If your mirror ends up in a spot that doesn't reflect anything in particular, create your own lovely reflection by placing a beloved collection in front of it.
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I wonder if this mirror was hung just-so to catch the lovely reflection across the room? It's almost as if it's doing double duty as a lovely "picture" full time and a mirror when required.
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These are just plain fun, in addition to their great reflections. I like seeing the birdies repeated in one mirror while the second mirror refects a pretty painting and a book collection.
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As a major bibliophile, I adore this reflection. The rich, warmth of the dark-stained shelving and the books make a nice contrast against the white fabric-covered chairs.
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This image needs no commentary. It's all beautiful...the mirror, the shutters, the plates, the reflection. ~~~sigh~~~
Do you have mirrors stategically placed in your home for the view they reflect?
Do you have mirrors stategically placed in your home for the view they reflect?
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Love your blog Susan!
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Tilting your mirror appears to be one solution, but if you feel like having a new chandelier, this is what you should do.
Have you ever tried mirrors, facing each other, across a room on opposite walls? They provide infinite reflections of details in the room... It's sometimes interesting! Here is an example.
Yes mirrors are my fav too! I don't know if you can have too many bouncing light around now can you? I would kill for that mirror in the first pic, it is truly stunning.I'm in the process of painting/hanging an almost 4 foot wide antique mirror (came off an antique empire style dresser I bought) complete with it's patina and spots, over our mudroom sink and it will reflect the backyard through the windows on the opposite side.
The twig chandy sounds so fun but I can also picture an incredible lantern in that gorgeous room of yours. Maybe the lantern would be better than the chandelier as it can be hung almost flush if you are worried about clearance below it so no one bumps their head.
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