One of the key pieces of décor is the mirror. The modern version of this key piece is an oversized mirror. I like big mirrors and I cannot lie – here’s why you should too.
It’s hard to have too much of a good thing. Mirrors are aesthetically pleasing and almost never take away from a room – neither space nor design.
So why not go big or go home? Follow these steps to learn how your space can take on this giant trend.
Step #1: Ask Yourself What You Want This Mirror to Do
If you have small windows or if a room in your apartment faces another building, then you probably don’t enjoy much natural lighting. Solve this problem by placing an oversized mirror opposite a window – this helps disperse sunlight throughout the room.
Mirrors give the illusion of a bigger space. The science is simple: walls are dead ends to the eyes while mirrors reflect the space, giving an optical illusion of more space. If you want to enlarge a small area, use a mirror that takes up most of a wall.
You can also place it behind a piece or group of furniture in a small space. This highlights the furniture and enlarges the space – think about your little foyer!
If you’re using a mirror in place of art or photos, or you’ve stumbled upon a statement mirror that looks like it was made for your home, choose a conspicuous spot for it. It might be the wall opposite the main door or the one by the dining table. Let that statement piece really make a statement.
When choosing a spot for your mirror, also think about the part of the home that will be reflected. Placing a mirror opposite artwork or by the wall of a chandelier ensures that it reflects other visually pleasing items; don’t place it opposite a laundry basket overflowing with week-old gym shorts.
Step #2: Consider Various Designs and Placements
![console table mirror](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/db9d53ff-687f-447a-9771-96e49605451f/geometric-mirror.jpg)
SOURCE: lonny.com
![hexagon mirror foyer](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/f6d51917-87a0-4b18-aa56-9f92dfac7694/hexagon-mirror.jpg)
SOURCE: domino.com
![standing mirror bedroom](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/daa3177f-f04b-4f8a-8872-fa689bb1ca4c/standing-mirror.jpg)
SOURCE: frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk
![large mirror](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/85f88fce-0247-45ad-9dc0-2b862249db39/large-floor-mirror.jpg)
SOURCE: 100layercake.com
![vintage mirror entryway](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/40125ddf-dfb5-4411-af03-5b4d832a79a0/large-vintage-mirror.jpg)
SOURCE: howtodecorate.com
![mirror dining](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/48b3d56e-7b59-4e49-8ec2-b3454507727b/vintage-mirror-dining.jpg)
SOURCE: blog.aprilandmay.com
![large mirror living area](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/bd0b7c77-9d5b-4f95-a390-659f9c1202ec/large-mirror-living-room.jpg)
SOURCE: theeverygirl.com
![mirror bathroom](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/863b4897-9703-4d1e-85d5-a76612f6e3cc/oversized-mirror-bathroom.jpg)
SOURCE: mydomaine.com
![bedroom mirror](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/9a0080de-c1f9-464a-960a-00a96e31e2e0/large-bedroom-mirror.jpg)
SOURCE: triciajoyce.com
![vanity mirror](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/94301ea5-d7f4-4857-bbdb-dad12036af9c/large-vanity-mirror.jpg)
SOURCE: neimanmarcus.com
![mirror panels](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/b84fc771-78e7-4d1f-90d3-40b8bfc75153/mirror-with-panels.jpg)
SOURCE: frenchyfancy.com
![gold mirror](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/21245830-2b05-4cd2-b6d5-e4ece974b222/gold-panel-mirror.jpeg)
SOURCE: frontgate.com
![mirror gallery living room](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/626995a7-e379-4a6e-b42b-6d0853de9980/mirror-gallery.jpg)
SOURCE: domino.com
![mirror wall](https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/atap-news/full-plain/47af88df-77c0-45a0-89ac-745f795efc55/mirrror-wall-home.jpeg)
SOURCE: Cover image from westelm.com. Cover image from independent.co.uk. apartmenttherapy.com
One of the key pieces of décor is the mirror. The modern version of this key piece is an oversized mirror. I like big mirrors and I cannot lie – here’s why you should too.
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