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Decorating Ideas: 8 Smart Ways to Use Oversized Mirrors
Mirror, mirror on the wall, which is the fairest of them all? Well, you could try one of these attention-grabbing lovelies for size...
You don’t have to be vain to love mirrors. It’s no secret they’re an excellent way to open up a small space, but they also make great room features in their own right. If you’re going to indulge, then make it count – supersizing your mirror can totally transform a room and create some captivating visual effects. Plus, they come in handy for catching any wardrobe malfunctions…
Double up
This room is all about drama and light. The huge mirrors reflect the view from the full-length windows and bounce the light to create a dazzling effect. And why have one mirror when you can have two? As Vivienne Westwood says, ‘When in doubt, overdress.’
See 10 ways to work magic with mirrors
This room is all about drama and light. The huge mirrors reflect the view from the full-length windows and bounce the light to create a dazzling effect. And why have one mirror when you can have two? As Vivienne Westwood says, ‘When in doubt, overdress.’
See 10 ways to work magic with mirrors
Keep it quirky
The mirror in this stylishly mismatched dining area blends in beautifully with the artwork hanging next to it. It’s a quirky, relaxed look that doesn’t take itself too seriously and makes for a laid-back entertaining space.
The mirror in this stylishly mismatched dining area blends in beautifully with the artwork hanging next to it. It’s a quirky, relaxed look that doesn’t take itself too seriously and makes for a laid-back entertaining space.
Be playful
Warning! This mirror could mess with your head… In a good way, of course. There are four lampshades here, right? Reflecting a bold scheme gives it extra oomph, and this ultra-thin framed mirror does the job unobtrusively.
Warning! This mirror could mess with your head… In a good way, of course. There are four lampshades here, right? Reflecting a bold scheme gives it extra oomph, and this ultra-thin framed mirror does the job unobtrusively.
Take it easy
A large, floorstanding mirror is a great way to achieve a simple-but-effective look that doesn’t try too hard. The elegant line of this wooden frame fits with the romantic mood of the dreamy bedroom scheme.
A large, floorstanding mirror is a great way to achieve a simple-but-effective look that doesn’t try too hard. The elegant line of this wooden frame fits with the romantic mood of the dreamy bedroom scheme.
Explore deep space
This huge mirror behind the sofa reflects the impressive stairwell, not only adding depth to the hallway, but making the most of the light flooding down from the landing. Plus, it’s always handy to check your outfit before you head out the door…
This huge mirror behind the sofa reflects the impressive stairwell, not only adding depth to the hallway, but making the most of the light flooding down from the landing. Plus, it’s always handy to check your outfit before you head out the door…
Double the size of your garden
Mirrors are still a bit of a rarity in the great outdoors, but a well-placed reflection can be incredibly effective at opening up your garden. Position it to reflect lush greenery for the best results. Just be careful you don’t walk into the glass…
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Mirrors are still a bit of a rarity in the great outdoors, but a well-placed reflection can be incredibly effective at opening up your garden. Position it to reflect lush greenery for the best results. Just be careful you don’t walk into the glass…
Explore tips for using mirrors outside
Add a touch of mystery
This space couldn’t be more glossy, and an oversized mirror is the perfect way to maximise the effect. Far from disguising the trick, this thick-framed design is the only dark note in the space, giving it artwork status.
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This space couldn’t be more glossy, and an oversized mirror is the perfect way to maximise the effect. Far from disguising the trick, this thick-framed design is the only dark note in the space, giving it artwork status.
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This charming mirror was clearly some kind of door in a previous life but, stood artlessly on the floor in this pared-back living room, it’s been given a whole new lease of life, the baby blue adding a fresh note to the cream scheme.