Wrought Iron Mirrors Are A Great Design Choice

Mar 2
10:49

2008

Craig Thornburrow

Craig Thornburrow

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Are you looking for a quick and economical way to enhance your décor? You should consider adding a wrought iron mirror it can be just the item to spruce up any area in your home.

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Wrought iron mirrors offer a very versatile way to enhance your décor in almost any room in your house,Wrought Iron Mirrors Are A Great Design Choice Articles condo, or apartment.  The mirrors are available in a wide array of sizes and forms such as oval, rectangular, square, round, or even so large that it needs to be placed on the floor and placed against the wall.  They can be with shelves or without shelves, with framing and without framing, and beveled glass or non-beveled glass.  All the different styles of mirror contain a border of wrought iron.  An artist forms or fashions the iron in the selected design around the mirror.  Some of the designs are ornate and expansive, while others are simplistic.  No matter the size and shape of the mirror, the wrought iron gives the piece a lighter, airy feel.

Wrought iron mirrors can be challenging to hang due to the actual weight of the materials.  The iron can get quite heavy depending on the size of the mirror and the amount of iron that is required to complete the design.  If the design is large enough, you may want to consider a floor mirror which can make a dramatic impact in your room.

Mirrors tend to add volume to a room making it appear bigger.  They should be installed with the mirror at eye level and should be placed so that a specific view is reflected such as an exterior view through a window or a piece of art on another wall.  A beautiful option for a large impact may be a wall mounted wrought iron mirror with candle holders placed in such a way that the candles, when lit, will be reflected into your room.  A small wrought iron mirror can even be used in the dining room on the table or a sideboard as a centerpiece or table top decoration.  The mirror should be placed flat on the table with a candle lit on top.  The mirror reflects the beauty of the candlelight and adds a warm ambience in the room. 

A beautiful wrought iron mirror in the entryway of your living space can prove to not only be decorative, but practical as well.  Just imagine a busy morning racing around the house trying to get the kids out the door, the laundry switched, and dishes unloaded and you are finally walking out the door.  Wouldn’t it be beneficial if you could check your appearance quickly before you leave?  If you had a stunning wrought iron mirror placed near the door, you could take a second to check your appearance before you leave the house.  You may be glad you took the time.

You’ve been talking about making some changes to the décor.  Now it is time to start collecting ideas and determining the budget.  As you begin to make the decisions to update your design choices, one item you should consider for any or all of your rooms is a beautiful wrought iron mirror.