Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Using Mirrors in Home Decor


Mirrors provide a special touch in home decor by adding light and creating the illusion of space. A mirror is defined as a reflecting surface that forms an image of an object when light rays coming from that object fall on the surface.


4. Quality � You can tell quality by studying a piece. Is it finished looking? Does it wobble? Is it uneven? A finely made piece of furniture will have no such flaws. If it�s wood don�t turn up your nose at wood veneers. It may not be that old cheap wood veneer that your parents had. These days many are made up of exotic woods and are stunning. There are veneers that are printed and others with inlayed woods. You can tell the difference by looking at the seams. If there is a metal piece in between the seams of the wood pieces, that�s a telltale clue you�ve got the real thing.2. Spatial Presence � How much attention is your console table going to demand in a room? Is it a supporting player or a focal point? This will determine not only it�s location and placement but also material and style and many other aspects of what you will be looking for in this piece of furniture.In addition, place mirrors so they will not cause unnecessary glare in a room. Mirrors can be unappealing if they are placed across from a window with a southern or western exposure.1. Place a mirror on an adjacent wall to an interesting picture or piece of artwork and the mirror will reflect the image and add a sense of space.* What is the purpose of the room?Console tables are essentially tables that will give you the added bonus of being able to have a little storage as well. Whether it�s a drawer or shelf under the surface, console tables help you keep track of more of your stuff.When you enter a modern home today, the foyer is what leaves you with the first impression of what the rest of the home is like. If it�s plain, undecorated or drab, the impression will usually linger and affect the way you see the rest of the house. If the foyer is small or over-furnished, you may be left with a sense of being closed-in or crowded. If the foyer is not well lit or the lighting doesn�t enhance the overall entryway, you may be left with the impression that the home is dark or even gloomy. Finally, if the lighting in the foyer is ostentatious or over-done (for example, the chandelier may be far too large) an impression of tastelessness may result and will probably affect your impression of the homeowner.2. Hang a decorative mirror near a window in a dark room. This will allow the light to reflect off the mirror creating more natural light in the room.Here are ten tips for using mirrors in your home decor:Keep in mind that foyer lighting may be seen from the second story if a stairway provides access to the upper level of the home from the entryway area. Make sure that whatever lighting you select for the foyer looks good from whatever vantage point it is viewed.Does the wood match, the grain match, were they intentionally put together or were a bunch of pieces picked off the shelf and tossed together just to make the piece?I sincerely hope that this brief article will provide you with the proper perspective and mind-set when you consider the lighting needs in your foyer area.What is critical in lighting the foyer is that both the size and the style of the lighting fixtures are appropriate for the space and that an understatement is far better than an overstatement when it comes to illumination. Choose fixtures that reflect the impression you want to achieve when a visitor enters your home. The foyer lighting you choose will definitely leave an impression with your guests. Your ultimate goal is to create a warm welcome to your visitors.Finally, don�t forget resale value. Two factors have been cited as critical in impressing the potential homebuyer: 1) curb appeal and 2) the first impression gained when entering the home.

As you can see, there are numerous ways to use mirrors to brighten and enrich your home decor. Decorative mirrors can be found in flea markets, retail stores, home improvement stores, and on the internet in price ranges to fit all budgets.




Author: Lesley Dietschy


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