Mirrors are a hot trend and they’re also extremely neutral home accessories, making them easy to blend seamlessly into existing home decor. That being said, it can be difficult trying to find the right mirror for every room of your home. Blending home accessories and decor is an important part of interior design and this guide will help you get started on choosing the right mirror for every room in your home.

Get Creative

First and foremost, there is absolutely no reason you can create a decorative lattice work for over the top of your mirror. Whether it’s an oval mirror or a square mirror, you can easily create a pattern for over top. Plus, you can paint it any number of colors and design any pattern you want so that it seamlessly matches the room’s decor. This idea is great for bedrooms, living rooms and guest rooms.

Pairs

Mirrors that are grouped together, such as in pairs, work for both small and large spaces. For example, two small square mirrors, around 10 inches in size, create the illusion of a larger piece of wall art when hung together. Take note of what shapes work in pairs and what don’t for your style of decor. You may love the oval mirror you found, but it might not be a good option for this wall arrangement.

This style also works well with traditional, contemporary and modern styles of decor. Avoid frames with this type of mirror, as it can detract from the overall appearance of the grouping itself. However, you can opt for thin frames if you absolutely must (and then again, all home decor rules are meant to be broken once in a while).

Paired mirrors work well every room of the home from the bedroom to the living room, into the dining room and even the kitchen.

The Leaning Floor Mirror

Leaning floor mirrors are extremely trendy, but they’re also extremely versatile. In the bedroom, a large floor mirror is great for checking your appearance before heading out. It can also be placed in the foyer for that same purpose. In the living room, it can be used to bring in more natural light, which can help highlight other home accessories and decor in the space. Just keep in mind, floor mirrors can be expensive, so choose wisely!

Neutrality

Lastly, certain areas of your home are best left neutral. The guest bedroom is a perfect example of this. When choosing mirrors for the guest room, opt for simple shapes such as an oval mirror or a circular mirror. Choose a shape that reflects your style of home decor and avoid being overly trendy with the frame. Remember, you want the space to be comfortable for your guests and the easiest way to do this is to avoid trends and other forms of personalization.

These are just a few tips to help you get started on choosing mirrors for the rooms in your home. Remember, rules are meant to be broken so go with your gut feeling on what works best in each space of your home. Images 1 | 2 | 3| 4

Looking for more ideas how mirrors can reflect open space and make a design statement? Check out our great selection of home decor!

When thinking about decorating a smaller space like your powder bathroom, think about what style you want to portray. For instance, do you want a classic design and a more traditional space? Maybe you already have a pedestal sink or an antique chest with a drop-in sink to work with?

The lines of the faucets, lighting fixtures, accessories, and home decor play a major role in determining “style” as well. The more detailed and intricate the faucets and lighting fixtures are in a space, usually the more traditional. And, the more straight or angular lines, usually the more modern the space.

Consider coordinating the finishes in your powder bathroom because… well, it is small. Your faucets, lighting fixtures and wall art will band together to shine as one beautiful space if you do.

‘Style on a Shoestring Interior Design’ (via)

Need to add interest to the blank walls in the house? Thought about putting mirrors on the walls but are not sure how to execute the design? Perhaps you might be interested in checking out a guest post we did on our friend Lorna’s blog at Garrendenny  Lane. Thank you so much, Lorna, for letting us do a guest post on your blog!

Cheers!
Reyna
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Mirrors are an absolute must for any home.  They brighten up a room.  They make a small space seem bigger.  They help add a touch of class.  And they help you look at yourself, of course.

Yet the actual process of choosing a mirror is a bit trickier.  A room may work for one mirror but may absolutely look out of place in another.

So what mirror shape is best for your space?

The dressing room
One of the first places that need a mirror is your dressing room.  It may be as lavish as a self-contained room or as simple as your bedroom, but you absolutely need a long rectangular mirror that spans the length of your body. Mirrored wardrobe doors are especially effective for small bedrooms.  Not only are you sure to scrutinize every inch of your body, but they can make the room feel twice as roomy thanks to all that light and space the mirrors bounce around.

Rectangular Mirror by Uttermost

The bathroom
An oval wall mirror or a square wall mirror is most frequently found in bathrooms.  An oval wall mirror has a surprisingly softening effect on the brutally sterile look of many bathrooms.  It helps to smooth over the sharp visual effects of jagged edges, ceramic tiles, glass covers and brass shower pieces.  If you have a smaller, more compact bathroom however, then a square wall mirror will work just as fine.  Make sure that it’s a bit fancy, though, so that it will help add a bit more life to the bathroom.

Oval Mirror by Kenroy

The living room
A round wall mirror or a large square wall mirror works fantastically well as centerpieces in the living room.  They help fill up large chunks of spaces without conflicting too much with other decorative pieces.  Whether you are going for a distinctly Oriental look or a classy Victorian one, the versatility of these mirrors will make decorating a whole lot easier on your part.

Square Mirror by Kenroy

The corridor
One last place that could use mirrors is that tight corridor that seems to squeeze into you whenever you walk past it. Decorative round mirrors placed on the wall or on top of surfaces help to add a lot more room without eating up even more space.  Just make sure that the mirrors are not too big or are placed on unstable surfaces.  The last thing you want is breaking your elbow on a mirror or knocking one off the shelves.