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Designing With Mirrors

June 4, 2025  |  design, glass, Mirror Decor, mirror design, mirror replacement, Mirror Walls, mirrored back splash, mirrors
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Mirrors in Design

Great article from Designer, Jaime Simpson providing tips on how to incorporate mirrors into your design in a way to make the most impact. Shape, size, placement & design style are all important elements to consider when placing the mirror in a room. Below re some recommendation from Jaime for different spaces within your home.

Bathrooms
Mirrors are essential in bathrooms; they allow us to see ourselves as we get ready, as we shave, style our hair, put on makeup. Place the bathroom mirror so that everyone using it (no matter what height they are) has a good view. Consider a mirror with built-in lighting for better visibility

Bedrooms
Dressing areas and bedrooms are also great places for mirrors, for similar reasons to the bathroom. Use a full-length mirror here to maximize functionality.

Living Areas
Living areas benefit from mirrors by magnifying the amount of light and maximizing the view. Place a mirror in the dining room so that it enhances the light and highlights the light fixture or other feature in its reflection. Hang a mirror in the living room so that it reflects more of the outdoor view and natural light

Photo by Jaime Simpson

Small Spaces
Smaller spaces can be transformed by mirrors because they expand the visual area and make it feel more spacious. In an office space, hang a mirror over the desk or credenza to add visual depth. Place a vertically oriented mirror at the end of a short hallway to make the area feel less closed-in. 

Sense of Style 

There are so many style options available in mirrors, allowing them to work in any design. Use a larger, more significant frame if the space has large-scale furnishings. Intricate details in the frame add to the visual impact. 

Consider a simpler, sleeker frame in a minimalist, clean-lined space; try a frame in an accent color to create interest.  In an eclectic design, select a mirror with a contrasting style to the furnishings to add energy to the space. An ornate frame can be a wonderful complement to a streamlined furniture piece.

Décor and Depth

Mirrors elevate and enhance the décor they reflect. They are décor in and of themselves, but they also add depth and texture to the décor around them.

Place candles or tall vases in front of a mirror that hangs over a dresser or mantle to double the effect of the accent pieces Drape holiday décor, like garlands or string lights, across the top of a mirror to create a seasonal vignette.