Top 5 Tips on Choosing a Dresser Mirror
Mirror, Mirror on The Wall…
Mirror comes from the old French mireor (“reflecting glass”), which sprang from earlier French miradoir.
Did you know that the first mirror was actually a river discovered in the Ancient Himalayas? A woman was startled when she thought she saw another person in a pool of water, only to realise it was her own reflection!
The ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks were quite fond of mirrors and often manufactured mirrors from polished copper and bronze. Glass mirrors were first produced during the third century A.D. and were quite common in Egypt, Gaul, Germany and Asia. The invention of the glassblowing method during the 14th century led to the discovery of convex mirrors, which increased the popularity of glass mirrors.
As you can see, mirrors have come a long way. They serve many purposes from admiring one’s beauty, to adding depth and lengthening the space in a person’s home.
Mirrors are essential to have in bathrooms, bedrooms, living and dining room areas. It’s good to get creative and add multiple mirrors to accent your home in different areas. Hotels, restaurants, retail stores and various other businesses also display mirrors to make their establishments look more presentable. A bold framed mirror is not only eye-catching, but who doesn’t pass by a mirror without checking their hair, face or make-up? Also, with this recent selfie craze, people are constantly taking mirror selfies showcasing their new haircut, outfit or for an ego boost. Everyone knows you can’t take the ultimate mirror selfie with a simple, boring frameless mirror.
1. A dressing table
Did you know a dressing table is the second most important thing in a bedroom after the bed itself. It can help create a truly special atmosphere and change the overall feel of your room with just a few touches. And what dressing table goes without a mirror? Whether you are in a hurry or the bathroom mirror is occupied by other members of the family, it’s important to have a spare one. It also makes the room look more spacious which is always a good thing. Choosing a dressing table mirror tips and advice differ greatly, but here are a few simple ones to help you out.
2. A Stylish framed dresser mirror
Depending on the style of your dressing table you can go for a framed mirror. Such mirrors have a great variety of designs from minimalistic to more exquisite and complicated. Think about the colours you can use either create some contrast with the overall palette used in the room, or try to match the colour of the frame with one of the tables and other furniture in the room.
3. Illuminated dressing table mirror
Nothing livens up the room space more than dressing table mirror light bulbs.First of all, they are fun and can create a private and intimate atmosphere when you create your look for the day, or for your loved one before bedtime. Secondly, they really glam up the room as they are reminiscent of dressing tables of stars from the 20s when everything was about glamour and chic. A dressing table mirror with lights around it can look really special if you choose lamps with modern design.
4. Think about the shape of your dresser mirror
Colour is one thing, but shape is even more important! If you choose your mirror wrong, it can unbalance the whole room. Whether you go for an elaborate mirror design or a cheap dressing table mirror, you should choose the one that compliments the dressing table. For example, if most of the furniture in the room has straight angles, it’s better to go for a rectangular mirror. Of course you can experiment with curvy objects as well, but be careful to maintain the balance.
5. Size of your dresser mirror
To make the dressing table and the mirror look coherent, you should pick a mirror of the right size. There’s one simple rule you should follow to create a stylish and balanced look: the mirror should not be bigger than the dressing table. So before going to the shop or ordering your furniture online be sure to take all the measurements. The mirror should also not be higher than the dresser, as it is meant to balance the dresser in every possible way. You can either put a mirror on top of the dresser or choose to purchase a wall mirror, which allows you to experiment with the proportions more as the dressing table won’t be supporting the mirror standing on it. Nevertheless, the mirror should never be wider than the dressing table.
