Having a mirrored mantlepiece

A fireplace can certainly add a beautiful and eye-catching touch to a room. However, you can add even more sparkle and beauty by decorating your mantelpieces with mirrors. Whether you choose to create a mirrored mantelpiece, or simply want to decorate the area with a few mirrors or mirrored accessories, you're sure to add plenty of visual interest to the room. Here are some decorating ideas you can use to add the beauty of mirrors to your mantel.

Mirrored Tile Mantelpiece 

For the ultimate in sparkle, you can tile your entire mantelpiece in mirrored tiles. Or, a for somewhat subtler approach, just cover the top of the mantel in the tiles. If you are covering the entire mantelpiece, you will need such tiles plus adhesive. Measure the tiles, and cut where needed with a glass cutter, breaking the tiles carefully along the scored line. If you plan to only add mirrored tiles to the top of the mantel, you could simply arrange several of them strategically to add sparkle, without the need to use the adhesive. Either way, your mantel will simply shine.

Mirrored Wall 

To add sparkle, light and beautiful reflections to the room, you can mirror the wall behind the mantelpiece. Hang one large mirror on the wall directly behind the mantel. Or, arrange several smaller ones, edge to edge. Hanging several smaller mirrors is generally much less expensive than one oversized mirror. If you're on a budget, check out second hand stores or flea markets for interesting vintage mirrors. Or, use mirrored wall tiles to completely cover the wall. Framed mirrors can also be used to decorate the wall behind the mantel. One large framed mirror will add an elegant look to the room. Or, frame six smaller framed ones, arranging them in a grid pattern, which will add an interesting design to the room along with the sparkle. For added visual interest, hang them on the diagonal to form diamond shapes.

Mirrored Candle Arrangements 

Candles and mirrors just naturally go well together. To create extra sparkle on your mantelpiece, lay an unframed mirror or a piece of mirrored tile directly on the mantel surface. Then, hang or prop a small mirror behind it. Set one or more candles on the mirror, creating an interesting arrangement. Using candles of different heights will add to the visual appeal. Then, when the candles are lit, the mirrors under and behind the candles will create extra shine and sparkle.

Mirrored Wall Art 

Hanging a large piece of mirrored wall art behind the mantelpiece is another easy way to add sparkle and visual interest. There are many different styles of wall art, many of which incorporate mirrors or mirrored pieces. For a traditional look, choose a piece that combines wood and mirrors. Or, for a sleek contemporary accent piece, select wall art that combines mirrors and metal. Mirrored wall art has the advantage of adding an element of design to the wall, which can help turn a simple fireplace and mantel into an eye-catching focal point.