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The Many Uses of Mirrors

As interior design items, wall mirrors perform up to four functions: art objects, light enhancers, space amplifiers, and item multipliers.

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The placement above the fireplace
enhances this elegantly framed
mirror's art appeal.

Art Objects

A well-decorated room or a good view deserves to be seen more than once. A strategically placed mirror will reflect a portion of a room, an exquisite window view, or an exceptional piece of art. When you're framing a reflected view, be sure to choose a frame worthy of what the mirror reflects.

To know what the mirror will reflect, simply stand exactly where the mirror will be placed to see what the mirror will "see." Consider the height of the mirror, too. Mirrors placed high on a wall may reflect an abundance of ceiling. That can be a good thing if the room is small, but a potential problem in a high-ceilinged room. If that's the case, tilt the mirror slightly downward to improve the mirror's view.


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