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Six examples with mirrors in the interior

Mirrors are a popular part of home decor. They are used in homes, offices, and businesses. Mirrors can do many things and are easy to use.

  • Mirrors are always useful. We use them to get dressed, do our hair, and apply make-up.
  • Mirrors make the room brighter.
  • A mirror can help make a room feel bigger.
  • Mirrors help finish the overall look of a room. A well-placed mirror can reflect artworks, furniture, flowers, and highlight the room’s colors.
  • A mirror can easily decorate any piece of furniture, saving space.

Ways to use mirrors indoors

Mirror on the floor

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If you haven’t chosen where to put the mirror or want to avoid damaging the walls with mirror mounts, use a framed mirror that can stand on the floor. It is light and easy to move. If you add some garlands, it will look very stylish.

Mirror on furniture

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One common way to use mirrors is to put them on furniture. Usually, small mirrors go on cabinets or shelves. You can cover the furniture with mirrors. This can make it seem like the furniture is not there in the room.

Small portable mirrors

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Small framed mirrors, usually 15 to 20 inches big, are often put on cabinets or shelves. They are handy to use every day. They also help to enhance the decor of the room.

Mirrors on the door

Mirrors put on the door make the space feel bigger. This helps you make cabinets and other furniture less visible. They also look nice at the end of long or narrow hallways.

Mirrors on the wall

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Wall mirrors are nice to look at. You can hang them across from the window, but do not place them in the center. Hang them a little to the left or right of the window. This will improve the natural light and make the room feel lighter and brighter.

Colored mirrors

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With a colored mirror, you can always add to the room and highlight its colors. A mirror with different colors looks nice on a white wall.

An ordinary mirror can also work for this choice. A special colored film is attached to the top of it.