How to choose brand new wall mirrors

Mirrors are elegant pieces which can definitely make your home look more pleasant. You can do a lot of decorating with mirrors. You can make them as centerpieces or complimentary decorative pieces in your residence.

There are certain tricks to making these mirrors work in your home. The key there is finding the right wall mirror suitable for the theme or design in the rooms. Also, there are so many options in the market that finding one might be a tad trickier than usual. You have to do some careful planning so you can find an ideal mirror that will add beauty to every room of your house.

Tips For Choosing Wall Mirrors

1. Plan where you are going to place the mirror first.

Which areas of the house are in dire need of an accessory? Do you have a wall that is bereft of any style or design? Is your hallway looking empty and dull? Does your kitchen lack sparkle? If you know where the mirrors will go, you can easily find a good mirror design that is most suitable for your needs.

2. Choose mirrors that will work with your existing design

Mirrors go especially well with metal-embossed furniture. If you have mirrored bedroom furniture such as a dressing table, though, you might want to skip the large wall mirrors.

The trick here is working with what you have and using your existing room design as inspiration for the mirror you are going to buy.

If you have metal-embossed furniture. for instance, such as those long side tables you prop on a corner, you can have a long matching mirror with embossed frames hung on top of it. If you have mirrored bedroom furniture, you can buy a mirror with the same frame colour as your bedroom furniture to complement the design.

3. Choose durable mirrors especially when you are going to install it on cabinet doors

Installing floor to ceiling mirrors on a walk on cabinet or a large wall cabinet with sliding doors is a nifty way of making the room look larger than it really is. It creates the illusion that the room is two times longer. However, make sure this is really durable.

Since you will be sliding the doors and possible banging it on walls or blunt objects, you need the mirror to be resistant to scratches and bumps so you do not end up damaging it and replacing the whole mirror wall. Look for a good mirror manufacturer.

4. Choose the right size

You want the mirror to be in sync with the proportion of the room and your furniture. You do not want to put so many mirrors, a large one at that, if you already have mirrored bedroom furniture. Otherwise, the room will be inundated with mirrors. Know how to strategically place the mirrors. Choose the right size so they fit in the corner of the room you delegated them to.

5. Choose the right frame

Make sure the mirror frame stands out from the rest of your furniture n the room. If you have metal-embossed furniture in the room, try looking for a framed mirror with metal-embossed frames as well. If you can't find any, just look for one that accords closely with the design of your furniture.

6. Make sure the mirror is functional as well.

Check your reflection. Does it flatter your appearance or does it magnify your pores. You can use it to check your reflection for the last time before going out.

7. It should be easy to maintain

If you are installing it in a living room, it should be presentable enough to your guests. It should not be prone to dust collection. Mirrors with frames that have wooden carvings might be a tad difficult to maintain because dust might collect in the crevices. Make sure you opt for wood treated with special paint or coating that will keep dust away.