Top 12 decorative wall mirrors styles
With the evolution of so many incredible decorative wall mirror shapes, styles and sizes, the age-old looking glass has become much more than a trusty companion to help you get ready in the morning. Mirrors have earned status as an effective interior design tool used to fulfil practical purposes and a multitude of creative motives. Whether you want to add a polished touch to your interiors, make a statement with wall art or amplify light and space, a thoughtfully chosen, well-positioned mirror is the answer. Discover top 12 decorative wall mirrors styles for your living room.
1. THE STATEMENT PIECE
A statement mirror is a great way to create a sense of artistry on your wall especially in the living room area. Designs supercharged with oversized proportions and personality serve as a focal point and are perfect for adding interest to transition areas of your home, such as hallways and corridors.
2. THE GEOMETRIC
Geometric mirrors promise high impact and usually offer a contemporary aesthetic, although certain silhouettes are synonymous with the Art Deco era. Geometric mirror doesn’t have to try hard to steal attention thanks to its captivating sheen and perfect placement.
3. THE DECORATOR
Take inspiration from the positioning of the mirrors at either side of the fireplace as opposed to above it, which enables the rustic accents, flowers and decorative chandelier to fully take centre stage. Choose mirrors that are vintage, old and rusty looking
4. THE FISHBOWL
A mirror that has a fishbowl effect and intensifies the room’s retro look alongside the Mid-century furniture designs.
5. THE DUPLICATOR
The trio of identical full-length designs are testament to the fact that there’s something so aesthetically satisfying about objects placed in threes, as they transform vacant wall space into an unmissable room feature.
This presence of large mirrors maximises the sense of space to great effect. Their frames remain slender and golden, tying in with the sophisticated colour scheme whilst taking a backseat to allow the reflective glass to work its magic on the space.
6. THE PANELIST
A mirrored wall is deliberately teamed with a sheeny marble staircase, metallic handrail and transparent lighting feature complete with crystal shards to create the ultimate light-infused space. The reflective panelling also creates a seamless flow from room to room, enabling a clear view of the beautiful interior design upstairs and downstairs with one simple glance at the mirrored wall.
7. THE MOSAIC MASTERPIECE
You can take an installation of mirrored surfaces to new limits. Individual reflective surfaces add up to a mosaic effect, working their way from floor to ceiling to boost height and light.
8. THE AMPLIFIER
A dressing room with mirrors has the ability to enhance the feeling of light and space in smaller, awkward-shaped rooms with limited light. The narrow dimensions and curved ceiling of this dressing room are optimised not only by a neutral colour palette and carefully considered lighting but also by wide, sliding mirrored doors. The reflective wardrobe plays with the room’s arched shoe cabinet, creating the illusion that it is double its true size.
9. THE ROOM FEATURE
A mirrored room divider brings illumination to the space. Its presence behind the sideboard reflects the image of beautiful table lamps and vases, and shows off the canvas on the opposite wall. Steal design cues from this room setting and use a mirror to show off your latest artwork investment.
10. THE MIRROR IMAGE
A pair of generously sized walls mirrors are used to create a symmetrical display. The classic contemporary living room achieves almost a perfect mirror image by combining identical furniture designs with harmonising cushions, table lamps and artwork. The addition of two matching mirrors adds to this balanced beauty and gives the space a feng shui spirit.
11. THE MODERN CLASSIC
Working a simple, traditionally square silhouette, a wall mirror brings class to the impressive living setting. The looking glass fails to go unnoticed thanks to its proportions, which are almost as wide as the sofa, and brings another dimension to the neutral wallpaper by reflecting the bold green canvas at the opposite end of the room. See the way it’s also positioned to show off the striking chandelier.
12. THE MULTITASKER
The advantages of reflective surfaces aren’t necessarily always delivered by mirrors alone. If your wall is occupied with ornate wallpaper, wall lights or artwork, mirrored furniture is an alternative way to reap the benefits of mirrors. For example a sideboard fronted with mirrored glass and geometric detailing creates the illusion of an extending marble floor and is a perfect example of the flattering effects of mirrored casegoods.
