Mirrors have existed for thousands of years. According to archaeological findings, humans were obsessed with looking at and admiring their faces in polished bronze around 5000 years ago, just like today.
Today, mirrors are a natural part of every home. But how can you determine a mirror’s quality? How do mirrors better your interior design? And what are the different places to hang a mirror in your home for the best effect?
In this article, we are going to discuss the different types of mirrors for every apartment and how you can choose the ideal ones for your home. Ready? Let’s dive in!
1. Essential Mirrors For Every Home
There should be at least three mirrors in every apartment and in every house: a full-length mirror in the hallway, a set of bathroom mirrors, and a full-length mirror in the bedroom.
The frame of the mirrors you pick should match the rest of the decor. Mirrors without a frame not only make rooms appear larger but also have a cooler, more technical look than mirrors in a wooden or baroque frame. A glass with a facet-cut rim fits into a classic ambiance.
2. Mirror Ideas For Bathrooms
One thing that shouldn’t miss in your bathroom is a mirror. . Mirror cabinets or three-part, swiveling mirrors are very practical. Many people also prefer a cosmetic mirror that magnifies the reflection.
It makes it easier to put on makeup or trim the edge of the beard. If possible, bathroom mirrors should be illuminated with one light source each from above, left and right. This way, there will be no shadows on the face. A small, rimless mirror will suffice if the toilet is in a separate room.
3. Bedroom Mirrors
A floor-to-ceiling full-length mirror is ideal for the bedroom. When you get dressed, it enables you to see whether the clothes you have chosen match, and whether everything fits as it should. Decorative wall mirrors are a great fit, but a standing mirror can also be a nice eye-catcher here. Even bedroom cupboards can have a door with a floor-to-ceiling mirror surface.
4. Pay Particular Attention To The Quality Of Large Mirrors
Most of the mirrors commercially available nowadays consist of a silver-copper or aluminum layer, with a pane of glass placed at the front. . For higher quality mirrors crystal glass is used. . Quality is vital especially if you’re looking to acquire large mirrors.
A large mirror should be at least three millimeters thick. If it’s less than that, chances are high that it will break or deform. Nevertheless, you should avoid using glass that’s too thick as it will make the mirror too heavy to hang up.
There is another crucial quality feature that you shouldn't overlook in mirrors, particularly for families with small children. If you have children, you should definitely use a mirror with splinter protection that is guaranteed with a mirror made of safety glass. Special protective films that are stuck to the glass surface to prevent a falling mirror from breaking into thousands of sharp fragments can be used if you want to retrofit splinter protection.
5. Hang And Place Mirrors Correctly
It’s important that you consider the nature of the wall and the maximum load when hanging a wall mirror. For instance, it’s a bit difficult to securely attach a mirror to a wall using clay paster. Anyway, you need to look for the right dowel for hanging that carries the load of the mirror and fits the wall. A wall mirror should be placed in a way that its center is about eye level.
In addition to that, you need to place and align the mirror in such a way that it does not reflect direct sunlight or any dirty corners. Note that placing a mirror opposite the window can improve dark rooms significantly. The rooms will then seem more brilliant, larger, and friendlier. You can also hang a mirror diagonally to expand space. Mirror tiles are excellent for decorations, but are not suitable for the design of a functional mirror surface, as they would cut up the face or the body. What’s more, you can give mirrors a personal touch by covering them with wall tattoos.
6.Attach Full-length Mirror Properly
A mirror should be at least half as high as your own height if you want to see yourself from head to toe in the mirror. Therefore, if it is attached at the right height, you can see your whole body. But the best thing to do is to pick a larger mirror and hang it up so that several family members can see each other completely. Only when you are choosing the place to hang your mirror should you decide the height at which the mirror has to be attached. Keep in mind that if you cannot see yourself at close range, a greater distance does not help.
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