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25 Creative Ideas for Decorating With Mirrors
Creating a cozy and inviting home requires the perfect mix of items to match your chosen aesthetic. Decorating with mirrors can brighten up your space and add depth with reflection. Mirrors are also functional and can serve as statement pieces.
You can experiment with mirror shapes, sizes and frames when decorating your home. Every mirror you include in your entryway, living room or hallway will add a unique touch. From wall mirrors to decorative mirrors, we’ve gathered 25 ideas for decorating with mirrors to get your creative thoughts flowing.
1. Create the illusion of windows
When your living or bedroom space lacks windows, you can create the illusion of them by adding a window mirror. Not only does this mirror look like a window, but light will reflect off it and make your room brighter.
2. Modernize your space
Round mirrors can modernize your space and pull together a room with little effort. You can add a round mirror above the mantle or over a credenza. Round mirrors also work well in bathrooms when flanked by light fixtures.
3. Use asymmetry as art
An asymmetrical mirror stands out in a living room or entryway and will spark conversation. The amoeba shape brings a mid-century feel with its curved lines, and it can serve as a light-grabbing art piece to add to your space.
4. Change it up and go geometric
Get creative when decorating with mirrors by going with a geometric frame. If your aesthetic has a softer feel, changing it up can give your space variation and texture. A large, geometric mirror will also make your space feel bigger. Give this look a try in your office!
5. Make your bathroom retro glam
Bathroom mirrors can get overlooked in a design scheme, but they have a lot to offer when decorating. Sleek lines and a golden frame can bring a retro glamour theme to your bathroom. Your mirror can also add functionality with a shelf.
6. Mix fashion and functionality
Mirrors with shelves are both stylish and convenient. Whether you place one in your bedroom or in a hallway, you can use the shelf for makeup, perfume and decorative knickknacks.
7. Play with patterns
Decorating with mirrors gives you many choices including frame style, shape and color. To add flair to your space, try a patterned frame to complement your style. Patterns can add color and texture while creating depth with the mirrored glass.
8. Get dressed in style
A floor mirror is an essential item for putting on clothes. Placing a floor mirror in your bedroom or closet that complements your bedroom decor can make you feel good as you get ready each day.
9. Try a bohemian vibe
To create a bohemian aesthetic, you should decorate with mirrors that bring culture to your home as well as a variety of textures. Mirrors with cane or rattan frames and mirrors designed by global artists can help you master this vibe.
10. Stand out with a statement piece
With the right piece and placement, mirrors can serve as statement artwork. A large mirror above the mantel or a gallery wall of mirrors by the staircase can bring the wow factor.
11. Check your look before heading out
Decorating with mirrors mixes design with convenience. Hanging a mirror with hooks near your front or back door gives you a place to hang your keys and jackets. It also allows you to check your hair and makeup before leaving the house.
12. Invest in a one-of-a-kind mirror
People invest in artwork because it’s beautiful and one of a kind. When an artist turns a mirror into art, you can treat it like you would a painting. Hanging a one-of-a-kind mirror in your home creates conversation and catches the eye.
13. Add a vintage touch
Keeping up with design trends is tempting, but decorative pieces inspired by decades past can give your home character. Put a retro mirror above your bed for a 1950s vibe or add a reclaimed wooden mirror for an antique farmhouse feel.
14. Try a sleek aesthetic
Sleek lines can make your living space look cleaner, even if you don’t always keep things in order. Your dressing area may be an area of your home that you’d like to tidy up — a standing mirror can make you look past those clothes on the ground.
15. Find multipurpose decor
Mirrors add depth and light to your home, but a multipurpose mirror brings added benefits. Some mirrors have shelves attached that can serve as vanities, entryway drop spots, plant holders or bar tops.
16. Pivot your mirror to suit you
Decorating with mirrors involves finding a mirror that looks beautiful but also suits you and your family. A pivot mirror in your bathroom vanity accommodates people of various heights. With a simple tilt, the mirror works for everyone.
17. Create depth and height
If you’re decorating with mirrors to create depth and height in your home, then an arched floor mirror can work wonders. Leaning this mirror toward the ceiling in your living room or entryway will make the room seem taller.
18. Combine modern and boho
Mirrors blend well in your home when you choose a frame and style that match your aesthetic. A modern mirror has sleek and simple lines, while a boho mirror uses natural textures and tones. Some mirrors mix styles and can diversify your space.
19. Create dimension with a bold design
Decorating with mirrors adds light to any room, and a multifaceted mirror is the secret to boosting light reflection. With angled facets along the edges, this mirror resembles an emerald-cut diamond and brings glamour and shine wherever it hangs.
20. Let artists inspire you
Handmade mirrors can give your home a unique touch. Many artists use one-of-a-kind techniques when putting their mirrors together, and they find inspiration from all around the world. When you hang a handmade piece in your home, it’ll look great and tell a story.
21. Experiment with a floating mirror
A floating mirror gives your entryway, bathroom or living room an interesting and modern feel. Mirrors traditionally hang from the wall as one unit, but this mirror’s frame floats separately from the mirrored glass.
22. Industrialize your bathroom
Knowing how to decorate with mirrors is challenging when there are so many styles to choose from. Modern fixtures are popular for their clean feel, but industrial mirrors can add just the right amount of old-world charm.
23. Make things interesting with ovals
Round mirrors are popular for decorating entryways and mantels, but oval mirrors can serve a similar purpose while making a bigger statement. The oval shape is unique, and you can even hang it vertically to fit in narrow spaces.
24. Create a gallery wall
Using an assortment of mirrors, you can create a gallery wall for guests to admire. Artisans from around the world handcraft mirrors using centuries-old techniques. When pieced together with your choice of photos, your wall will come alive.
25. Impress your guests with marble
Marble is a luxurious material that will make a statement in your home. Placing a mirror lined with marble in your living room or entryway can add drama to an otherwise simple aesthetic.
Decorating with mirrors makes your home feel bright and spacious. It’s also a great way to get creative with unique textures and materials. From decorating your baby’s nursery to defining a communal space, we hope these ideas have inspired you!
