The Complete Guide to Decorating With Mirrors

A mirror is more than just a functional accent for your home; It can also be a thoughtful decor element that imparts sophistication and timelessness to your space. Mirrors are available in a variety of styles and sizes and are an easy way to add fashion and function throughout your home. Our guide to decorating with mirrors covers everything you need to know, from ideas for using mirrors as decor to tips and tricks for hanging them. 

A mirror can serve a functional, fashionable, or strategic purpose in your home, depending on how and where you use it. Here are a few of our favorite reasons to decorate with mirrors:  

The right mirror in the right spot can make a small room seem larger by reflecting the space in which it hangs. When attempting to artificially extend a room’s dimension, opt for a single large mirror instead of a small grouping of several mirrors, which fractures the reflection and impedes your desired effect. Position the mirror to reflect your view of nature through a window and bring the outdoors in, giving the illusion of unlimited space.