The optical properties inherent in mirrors make it possible to correct the imperfections of the room and to emphasize the interior.

A man carries a passion for decorating his home through the centuries. There are many objects that transform our home, but one of the most amazing can rightly be called a mirror. It impresses with the play of light and depth. The optical properties inherent in mirrors make it possible to correct the imperfections of the room and to emphasize the interior. It is about the functions and use of the familiar mirror that will be discussed.

Hide design flaws

With imperfections in the layout of the dwelling, whether it be a small room area or uneven walls, a large mirror will come to the rescue.

It doesn’t matter whether the mirror is fixed to the wall, or it is the facade of the cabinet, placed in the right place, it will visually expand the space and create the missing volume. The design style of the mirror frame complements the style of the room, is a logical continuation of the artistic design of the author of the interior. A horizontally elongated frame will visually deepen and expand the room. A frame stretched vertically will visually raise the ceiling.

Additional light source

A situation with a lack of lighting will help to correct a correctly placed mirror. The presence of shining mirrors will visually expand the space, and add light to the house. An excellent option would be the location of the mirror opposite the window or next to the lamp. The larger the area of ​​the mirror surface, the more rays will be reflected in it and the brighter it will become in the room.

The mirror may well become an independent lamp, if you take care of its illumination. You can use LED strip, or you can place it near the sconce mirror. The reflected light is softly and comfortably perceived by the human eye.

Abundance imitation

This technique is actively used by designers who cultivate a minimalist style in the interior. In a situation where the number of furnishings in the room is minimized, there is a feeling of cold emptiness. In this case, the mirror is placed in such a way that it reflects some particularly bright objects. For example, it can be a beautiful plant or a picture.

It must be borne in mind that too many reflected objects give a feeling of disorder and overload with small details, the effect of disorder.

Mirror tile

Increasingly, recently they use in the interior decoration mirror tiles of irregular geometric shapes or panels. Fragments of mirrors or tiles are placed in compositions at different angles and in different planes. Reflecting tiles, with proper placement of additional lighting, will become a unique decor element. In this case, the design of the living room is limited only by the aesthetic preferences of the inhabitants of the house.

Mirror ceiling

This technique of decorating the ceilings in the living room enlarges the room, visually "raising" the ceiling, adding dynamics and light to the interior. Doctors warn that a mirror ceiling can cause some disorientation in space, and as a result, psychological discomfort and headaches.

Mirrored Furniture

This technique cannot be called widespread. Among the furniture with a mirror surface, you can find really unique and highly artistic pieces that are the subjects of their pride owners. When arranging such objects, a sense of proportion is necessary, as they become the dominant interior items, around which the overall composition is built.

An ordinary mirror allows you to implement original ideas on interior design. With its help, you can unrecognizably change the appearance of an ordinary apartment. The main thing is to approach this issue creatively and the result will amaze you!