Sideboard dilemma
Hi. I have this sort of sideboard/buffett in the open plan. On the left side, we're putting an aquarium. Do you think that the mirror fits well? I feel like the colour resembles the furniture too much and also that it might be too small for the wall. I was planning of hanging a plant from the ceiling above the aquarium but no idea what to do with the right side. On the sideboard I was planning of putting plants and a decor item in colour (blue and coral/pink/mustard - still haven't worked on the secondary colour), but nothing too fussy.
Any help will be very much appreciated. Thanks :)
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Aby
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoI feel a round mirror above your sideboard would work well.
Just to give you some idea:
Anthony (Beano)
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Mary Brady-Maguire
5 years agoAby
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PROFiona Doswell Interiors
5 years agoAgree a mirror the width of the sideboard is a great option. I would also look at two mirrors side by side in a window frame style to add depth to the area.
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