Decorating With Mirrors

Designer Stephanie Cade points out practical yet beautiful ways to decorate with mirrors.

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Interior designer Stephanie Cade points out practical yet beautiful ways to decorate with mirrors. They add depth and can create the illusion of space in any room.

Mirrors come in all shapes, styles and sizes and be found anywhere from home-furnishing stores and discount retailers to flea markets. They should be chosen based on the size and decor of your room.
Instead of one large mirror, add design and interest to any wall by arranging a group of small mirrors.
When using a group of mirrors, concentrate on choosing interesting frames in a variety of shapes and sizes. To create a cohesive grouping, you may want to consider using mirrors with the same or similarly colored frames.
To arrange a group, hang the largest mirror first, then add a smaller one of similar shape. Finish with yet another small mirror in a different shape. Space them all evenly on the wall.

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Full-length mirrors make a room seem larger.

Consider adding a folding screen of mirrored panels to the corner of a room to add light and dimension. Just glue molding around each full-length mirror and secure each side with hinges.

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Another great tip is to join two small mirrors together with butterfly hinges, which are available at any hardware store. Attach the hinges to the back of the mirrors with Epoxy glue, let dry, then place the mirrors behind candles or flowers on an end table. The beautiful reflection of light or flowers is multiplied.