Mirror Mirror on the Wall
Mirrors maybe the fairest decorative item of all. So lets get creative with mirrors!
Mirrors have many uses… In times gone by, mirrors were used to increase candle power, back in days when flipping on a light switch was not an option. In a well-decorated room, leaning a mirror behind candle sticks bounces the light from the lit candle, also creating a decorative vignette on a mantel or console table.
I like to go big with mirrors, that means they can be expensive… A favourite trick of mine is to hunt at my favourite haunts for ornate frames; I then spray paint the frame in my colour of the moment. This fall’s colour trends are deep blue and fern green!
Taking the frame to a local glass shop and have a piece of mirror cut is a fraction of the cost. When the mirror is complete, you have a unique mirror to embellish your home.
Mirrors can be problem solvers “as well”. A friend of mine has a window into his garage / workshop, he didn’t like the idea of an installing a shade or curtain. Instead, I suggested installing a mirror facing out, adding shutters to the outside of the window. Not only does this add a decorative feature to the outside of the garage / shop; it also keeps shop contents from prying eyes, all they are going to see is their own reflection. For the inside, I suggested hanging a vintage garage sign over the back of the mirror.
Take a mirror off the wall and use it as a serving tray at a dinner party, or maybe as a drink tray on a console table. A little reflection and sparkle sets a fun tone at a party.
“Whether” a mirror is used as a space amplifier, or to fill a large space, there is always room in your well-decorated home for a mirror.
Quick Tip: Go to a Local Boutique Store, find a mirror you love. Then go and create your own mirror-design doppelgänger.
Stay tuned, continuing to love your space.
Roxanne Griese is an Artist.
Decorating and organizing are her passions, to see more articles and artwork visit. www.artbyroxanne.ca