Mirrors have a unique ability to create the impression of additional space, turning even a small nondescript room into a huge hall. In addition, mirrors - a bright decorative element in the interior design. But completely forget about the traditional purpose of the mirror (the ability to reflect) is still not worth it, so choosing a place for him is especially important.
UNDER THE ANCIENT
For classical and baroque interiors, for an office or living room, artificially aged mirrors will do. Specialists do this "from within", damaging the enamel, or applying an engraving on the surface. Mirrors with the effect of aging are not cheap, but you can try to do it yourself, for example with a special paste. Process it corners and edges - they will get shabby and in a crack.
You can decorate the mirror with gold or silver spray - draw at least a golden autumn, even frosty patterns. And if you do not want to mess around, buy a ready-made tinted mirror - this fits in well with high-tech or modern-style interior.
INSTEAD OF THE PICTURE
The easiest way to decorate a mirror surface is to paste a photo portrait in the middle or in a corner of the mirror, create a collage of photos and close it with glass: this panel is suitable for the desktop and can serve as a decoration for the living room or hallway.
And you can insert a mirror into a beautiful frame made by yourself. Buy mosaic tiles and make a mosaic at the edge of the smooth surface - this mirror will look great in the bathroom. And if instead of tiles you take polished gems or inexpensive rhinestones, a real jewel will turn out from the mirror, which will serve as a decoration for the bedroom, boudoir or it will be an excellent gift for a friend.
CIRCLE OR SQUARE?
On this account, feng shui provides freedom of choice. Mirror in the interior can be any form - it does not affect the energy. Take a few small square mirrors in the same frames: either beautiful wooden or shiny silver ones and place them tightly - like bricks in the wall, in the form of a ladder, a herringbone, a beautiful "skyscraper", a cascade, and in general, as the soul desires. A few mirrors, hang a little apart, continuing the main lines of the drawing. A couple can even be placed on other walls or on the doors to create a game of reflections. Then the room space will become mobile, constantly changing and for a long time you will not get bored.
With round it is more difficult to manage, but it is more interesting. Different diameter mirrors in the beautiful frames on the walls of the living room will make it more refined, and for the bedroom it is the only true decorative element (it is worth avoiding angles here!). Mirrors are better to stir high (lower row at eye level of a standing person), then they will not allow to reflect excess movements even in a crowded room, but will give the play of light.
A wall composition would be nice to contain, for example, a round tea table with mirrored table tops. It will advantageously emphasize the wealth of lamps and dishes and will give a soft glow. Mirror inserts can be revived and any of the bored items of the interior (just glue the pieces of mirrors on the legs and other non-working surfaces).
MYSTERIOUS LABYRINTH
Hang on the opposite two identical mirrors in the same frames - a very popular trick. But this is also a powerful energy reception, according to Feng Shui. This creates a kind of labyrinth, which visually increases the space. Such a labyrinth can be arranged, for example, in the living room, where low sofas, and on the walls have not yet appeared paintings or other decorations. But with labyrinths it is necessary to be cautious - avoid overloading with details. As soon as you notice that there are superfluous objects in the reflection, the mirrors should be reversed or even reduced in number.
Deciding on a completely mirror wall can not everyone - the whole interior should be thought out and succinct, only then the world will be ideal. But sometimes it's so desirable to make at least one such wall, and to it still add a mirror ceiling. The best way to do this is to choose a hall or a bathroom, that is those rooms that are not overburdened with the situation.
If you are embarrassed by such a radical step, and you still want to have a mirror wall, do not be shy: lay the mirrors in the bathroom in a bathroom, bedroom, hallway or living room, but under the ceiling, install a rail that you can hang a thin curtain. Moving a living wall, changing depending on the color of the fabric and lighting, will never get bored. And if the mirror wants to hide, you can always hang an opaque cloth - flax, for example.
If you are not ready for such extravagant decisions, there is no less practical option - a mirror screen. Fencing off space, it nevertheless visually returns the room volume. The screen, decorated with only mirror inserts, adds lighting to the room. In addition, it performs its main function: it helps to hide unnecessary details like household cabinets or gracefully fence one of the zones: a tea room, a working room, a dressing room.
SUNNY CIRCLE
According to Feng Shui, a mirror in the interior should be given special attention. The mirror in the frame with the sun's rays is both a fashion accessory and the oldest solar symbol that brings joy and well-being to the house. You can hang such an original design anywhere - at least in the hallway for all the members of the family, even in the nursery, so that your sun will look at it more often and, if possible, remember to wash, for example, after drawing. Making beams is pretty easy. Take a piece of strong cardboard or plastic. Cut out the rays and attach them in a circle to the mirror, and then paint with paint from the can. Do not forget the place of connection of the frame with the mirror also carefully dusted with paint.