A fantastic way to add some glamor to your home while increasing the sense of spaciousness is to incorporate extra large floor mirrors. You can create the illusion of a much bigger room and add a lot more light to any part of your home.
A fantastic way to add some glamor to your home while increasing the sense of spaciousness is to incorporate extra large floor mirrors. You can create the illusion of a much bigger room and add a lot more light to any part of your home.
Placement of these mirrors can also help make a hallway feel longer or create a sense of windows in a windowless room. When used creatively, floor mirrors are versatile pieces of decor that will enhance your home.
When selecting an extra large floor mirror for your home, you'll discover there is an overwhelming number of options on the market. Depending on the style of the room you want to enhance, you can choose a tall, narrow floor mirror or a more substantial size that becomes the focal point of the entire room.
There are two types of floor mirrors: leaning mirrors and cheval mirrors. A cheval mirror comes with some kind of stand or base and can be positioned anywhere in the room, giving you more flexibility of placement. Cheval mirrors are often more functional than leaning mirrors for that reason. Leaning mirrors have no base and need to rest against the support of a wall.
Leaning mirrors make exceptional focal points for a room, especially if you make a bold choice with the frame color, pattern, or design. Think of a leaning mirror as an opportunity to add a piece of art to your home, and you'll be on the right track for a selection that enhances your interior decor.
The shape of your mirror also has a significant impact on how it fits into your design scheme. Oval-shaped mirrors provide a more romantic, dramatic aesthetic for your room, whereas a rectangular floor mirror accentuates the minimalist space's clean, straight lines.
The proportion of the floor-length mirror is also a critical decision. Narrow mirrors may distort your reflection and make you appear taller or thinner than usual. Be conscious of this if you're hoping to use the mirror for an accurate depiction of your image.
An extra large floor mirror typically features a rectangular shape, but there is variation even within a rectangle. A tall and wide floor mirror is best reserved for a large bedroom. As stated by Andre Mellone, though mirrors can help to give the illusion of a bigger space due to the reflection, a grand mirror still will look out of place in a small room. If you do plan to put your floor mirror in a narrow space, for example, an entryway or hallway, an extra tall but slim rectangle is the best option. This will offer the reflective space-enhancing qualities of a mirror but without literally taking up too much room. Think too of the decoration surrounding a large floor mirror -- if the top is embellished, this will take up more room than if it lies flat.
Part of the appeal of an extra large floor mirror is that it will bring dramatic impact to your living room. Plus, as noted by Amy Lau, an extra large mirror is a statement in itself due to its size. However, different homes require different styles. A rustic mirror will look great in a large, sweeping country home, whereas a metallic mirror will bring golden-age glamour to your living room. Remember that an extra large mirror should be placed as near to a window or another natural light source as possible. Natural light will enhance both the look of a mirror and its reflective qualities so you can get the most out of your purchase.
Obviously, the main material in an extra large floor mirror is glass, but it's the exterior material that makes a vibe. For example, a large floor mirror with a wooden outline will give off a more traditional vibe. It will also add depth and dimension to a space that is more on the neutral side. Most wooden mirrors use manufactured wood, otherwise known as MDF. While there is nothing wrong with MDF, it does chip and stain easily, so you might want to consider a protective coating or varnish to stop your mirror from looking damaged. Alternatively, a mirror that is outlined in thin glass will give off a low-key, minimalist vibe due to the glass part taking center stage. Some mirrors feature a plastic outline. Plastic mirrors usually feature lower-quality glass, which can distort your reflection.
Similarly to the style of an extra large floor mirror, some mirrors are more suited to one room than another. A good example of this is a mirror for a bedroom rather than a living room. Per Danielle Colding, a bedroom floor mirror should be kept as simple as possible with minimal embellishments, as you'll mainly be using this mirror to see how you look. On the other hand, a mirror for your living room can be grander and have a larger scale design. This is because, in most cases, a large living room mirror will be used for decorative purposes rather than a functional one. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule, but in general, a fussy mirror won't suit a regular bedroom.
