Mirrors are common features around most homes since they’re both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Mirrors allow you to fix your hair or makeup in the bathroom, or if they’re strategically placed in your living room, they can make the room feel brighter and more inviting. However, having high-quality mirrors is key, no matter where they’re installed.
Interior designers often use mirrors to reflect light into a room. By placing mirrors opposite windows, the light can reflect around the room, brightening up spaces that may seem dark and making small rooms feel larger. Additionally, mirrors in a room can create texture and depth in the decor. They break up flat or boring spaces and allows the eyes to move smoothly when taking in a room. On the flip side, rather than helping the eyes slide through the room, mirrors can also be a focal point of a room. Large decorative mirrors have been used for centuries as statement pieces above mantels, in entryways, and in many other spaces around the home.
Mirrors may even affect the psychological and emotional atmosphere by impacting the feng shui of a room. A sense of calmness is brought into a room where mirrors are placed to reflect light, openness, sunlight, and greenery. When placed above a mantle, they can contrast and soften the intensity of the fire. Mirrors in an entryway can welcome in visitors. Throughout the house, mirrors enhance the atmosphere of mindfulness, making you conscious of the way you walk, the posture you hold, and your body language.
Mirrors have so many purposes and influences in your home. To find the right mirrors to set the atmosphere and emotions you wish throughout your space, be sure to check out our expansive supply at Residential Building Specialties, Inc. and create the home where you will feel most comfortable.