A mirror may actually hold a magic; however, it is not the kind of magic that you see or might have heard from fairy tales. Adding a mirror in a particular home area may immediately change things up. For example, in a small room, adding a right type of mirror may brighten the room and can make the room look more spacious like magic.
As emphasized by Kathryn of Houzz in article, "They can be conversation pieces and works of art. They can reflect light and create new dimensions in a space. Or they can be subtly incorporated into the design of a room to enhance the total look of the home."
The aesthetic effects of the mirror are mostly seen in the sophisticated home and expensive houses. However, one may simply add some mirrors inside his or her simple abode to have the similar effect. But such idea should not be done in haste, one might need to plan and do some research first regarding mirror effect. In the following article of Fox News Magazine, it highlighted some things to remember when decorating your home with mirrors:
The Do's and Don'ts of Decorating with Mirrors
DO use large mirrors in tiny rooms.
A large mirror in a small room creates the illusion of depth, so don't be scared to go big. Deleon recommends placing a big mirror on the wall above a dining room table to reflect the chandelier, or installing a mirror across from a beloved piece of artwork.
DON'T place mirrors willy-nilly around your home.
It might be tempting to hang up a mirror to cover empty wall space, but make sure it's reflecting something that's worth looking at. See more...
Mirrors possess the variety of uses from practical down to its aesthetic function. And it is up to you on how to use it properly. In order to create balance and harmony, it would be good to ask experts for more advice.
