You get up in the morning and what is one of the first things you do? Look in the mirror. You look in the mirror while you brush your teeth, you may glance up after you wash your hands, and it’s an essential part of the daily hair and makeup routine.
But what happens when such a utilitarian object leaves the bathroom and enters the rest of your home as part of your design scheme?
At Kellie Burke Interiors, we know the answer; it SHINES! Decorating with mirrors is a great way to add some light, shine and a touch of glamour to a space.
The first and most obvious way to incorporate mirrors into your design scheme is by using them as wall décor. We do love art at Kellie Burke Interiors, but there surely are times when you do not want to overload a space with paintings, and the design qualities of a mirror will enhance the space. We all know that first and foremost mirrors reflect. When it comes to mirrors in interior design, we can utilize this quality to reflect light back into a space, thus making a room feel not only like it has more natural light, but larger and more open as well. However, simply hanging a mirror on the wall of a small, dark room will not instantly make it feel twice its size with a wall full of windows. You have to utilize the elements within the room and design scheme to achieve the desired effect.
Another way we love bringing mirrors into a design scheme at Kellie Burke Interiors is by adding in a large piece of mirrored furniture, like a chest. Mirrored furniture is a great way to add a touch of the unexpected in a design scheme. It can add just the right amount of glamour to a traditional scheme, or it can ground a modern scheme, especially if in a traditional shape. Mirrored pieces truly can transcend style in interior design. They are also a great way to keep a room from feeling to dark, especially if there are a lot of dark woods throughout the space. A mirrored chest in a forgotten corner can come to life and highlight accessories put on top of it or artwork placed above it.
Another way to add mirror to a room is in smaller touches. This can be done in many, many ways, whether it’s a small mirrored accent on furniture, or with accessories and lighting. Small mirrors will add sparkle and shine to a space. Like the facets of a diamond, small mirrors will reflect and refract light throughout a space, making them a glamorous touch to a space.
Whichever way you utilize mirrors, make sure to incorporate them into your design; their many qualities will be sure to add shine and glitz to any space!
