The mirror in the interior decoration 100 photo: living room, ceiling, walls

Improve the quality of the interior decorative elements easily. It is not hard to find - a mirror in the interior of any room perfectly solve this problem. In addition to the accessory functions, they do an excellent job with the practical part of the design, transforming the room the better. But to finish it claimed the style and relevance, should become familiar with design innovations and the latest trends.

Sample Picture of use will give inspiration and prompt a framed mirror will give a better character. Proper positioning and selection of a suitable method of decorating rooms guarantee the creation of interesting project - elegant or bold defiant.

Functions in the interior

In some rooms of the house in the bathroom and a dressing room of mirrors are required to primarily fulfill their basic task. In the living room or open plan they are capable of more. Then the function demonstration of the owner of appearance fades into the background or may not be carried out: in the first place out decorative features. Not only standard mirrors, but also tiles, panels can be used in interior design. What tasks accurately manage the reflective surface, especially if the interior - in bright colors:

• improve the visual perception of space;
• increase the illumination level;
• change the proportions of the room;
• It masks the speaker constructive;
• expresses the stylistic concept.

The frame becomes the main part that goes to the fore: a modern or antique look mirror depends on it. Its material can be different - modern plastic capable of surprise.

accommodation rules

For all the mirrors in the interior, and not only the living room, there are certain principles of accommodation, depending on the desired result:

• The increase in space - in front of the window.
• The transformation of a rectangular room in a square - on the length of the wall.
• Additional air, ease - the reflection of light decoration.

Reasonable precautions:

• it is not necessary to place at the mirror surface is too large items such as sofas;
• at the very least, they should be light in color;
• many small items create a sense of chaos.

Feng Shui presents its sometimes excessive, to the environmental requirements of environment. They are far from interior aesthetics, and contain solid "no": in front of the bed, the door, opposite to each other. But a certain logic in this. Moderation, adjusted proportions mirrors, placing the height - bring comfort, which is fundamental for the proper design.

stylish frame

Framing mirrors selected in unity with the style of the room, have to rhyme with the surrounding environment. If the wooden frame - carefully chosen variety and hue. Some representatives completely replace the art facilities. This is achieved through non-standard shapes and unusual frames. The latter are complex, sculptural works.

Mirrors are often in the living room are spectacular baguette, emphasizing luxury and elegance, if it's a classic or historical style. A small table-orient the guide with a ratio of distinguishing details and preferred style.

Style	The most popular frame
Sun rays	white tree	Gilt, silver plated frame	Carved wooden moldings
Historic (Victorian, baroque)	+	+
Classic	+	+
Art Deco	+	+
Vintage, retro	+	+	+
Country style (country music)	+

Recently, designers strive not only to the expression in his works, but also to the individual, and therefore boldly mixes elements of different styles. Option: mirror frame on aged brick wall background typical loft. But moderation separates the fusion of bad taste. When in doubt, it is better to stay at a more relaxed version.

With regard to contemporary styles, the main thing here is the place belongs to the color. Often white or similar light, neutral background - a great excuse to add brightness due to the frame. Cheerful colors will inspire and variety of choice will not make the acquisition of bright, juicy accessories overhead.

Manufacturers continue to surprise, inventing eyeglasses that look outside the box and are ideal for living room decorated in a bold, youth-style: in the shape of the lips, tennis rackets and other original ideas.

Originality in simplicity: unframed

Those who favors minimalism, lack of pretentiousness in the decorative details, you should choose a model without a frame. But this does not mean that absolutely all of these solutions look like boring geometric shapes of the mirror of the canvas. For example, models are available with a wavy edge.

Make interior more comfortable possible using mirrors made in the art of artificial aging. Some manufacturers use for this more cost materials (metal alloys such as copper, zinc, aluminum). Product price is not much different from the standard, while having a deep shimmering texture, unframed, overtighten the attention.

Another interesting way (and budget) to revitalize your interior - frescoes. Then the simplest form and the absence of a frame - suitable for this criteria. This method interior emphasize lightness. Choose the appropriate pattern and color is quite easy - focus on the colors involved. Thermoplastic allows you to create three-dimensional drawings. In general, any mirror without a frame clear shapes (oval, rectangular) - great way to express your creativity. It looks interesting decor in the form of artificial flowers out of scrap materials.

Plural

Location on a wall multiple mirrors - a guarantee that even a closed space such as a corridor, will be transformed. Such non-standard method is suitable for the main room in the house, because it is also a trendy method of decorating a blank wall. The last collection of manufacturers offer ready-made variations, suitable for self-configuration. What ideas and principles offer designers:

• approximately the same size, simple form;
• identical frame for neat appearance;
• complex form - leave without frameworks;
• strict symmetry or free negligence - a matter of taste;
• several round mirrors - association with the sunbeams;
• one large and several smaller, asymmetrically placed around.

Mirror composition - different emotions

Be expressive composition of the "magic" of the surface of different size and shape is difficult. The main problem - the undesirable effect of random clutter, especially if the composition is locally rather than stretched over the wall.

Several "dilute" the effect of crowding mirrors are other decorative elements, which are located side by side on a wall or placed on a table or the oversight of the console:

• candle holders, lamp;
• boxes, vases;
• paintings, posters;
• clock.

Such an approach to the design is appropriate for the living room for a more intimate space (bedroom, bathroom). Especially effectively looks such a product in the adapted old style. For a modern look is more appropriate set of small round mirrors of different diameters, hung up to the ceiling.

Important. Be sure to leave a space between the elements, and the background is better to choose a solid color.

fireplace area

Not only real, but also stylized fireplace portals, deserve to become a central part of the room. Their design does not dispense with the mirror:

• Put a small mirror among other expressive, elegant accessories on the mantel.
• Fully decorated portal of mirrored panels - bolder option is suitable not only for the modern style, but also adapted the classic.
• The inner surface of the fireplace spread false mirror - romance and comfort are guaranteed.

In addition to a fireplace in the room may be other interesting details, such as trim window layout:

• Black bezels and trims emphasize the graphic quality of the interior.
• Large arched 'window' with the layout of the darkened, aged metal - bright accent.

Floor models

Donate space for the surroundings - it does deserve a floor model. Interiors, claim to historical expressiveness, just have to get this. It's quite trendy attribute and it can often be seen in the photo design projects not just bedrooms, but also in other areas.

• Addl. Heavy frame makes him a central figure.
• Psyche. Mounted on a special axis mirror cloth is able to change the angle of inclination and is often bilateral.
• On a stand. It can be mobile, for example, on wheels.

Moments that are worth paying attention to:

• height at least 170 cm;
• the compatibility with the frame color flooring;
• construction safety, especially addl;
• free space in front of the mirror - 1.5-2 m.

Actually. Swivel mirror with hidden shelves on the back surface - solution for small spaces, such as a hallway or a studio apartment, where you want to hide too much, without losing space.

mirrored furniture

Such furniture is considered to be fashionable, it is suitable not only for the contemporary style. Even simple facades without decorations make it spectacular. One expressive of the subject will be enough to say that your house meets the latest trends. Kitchen facades - the perfect solution for the open plan.

Other attractive patterns:

• great front desk;
• coffee table;
• chest or console;
• bar.

Important. It should be provided on the facades flea handle - door opening push, "will not tolerate" fingerprint.

Which technique is the most in demand:

• standard glossy - for industrial chic;
• antique - for vintage;
• matt - inconspicuous glamorous effect.

Not only piece of furniture, but also the decor, can offer a couple of creative ideas:

• Large floor vases, decorated with reflective strips, make an interesting harmonious duet with similar furnishings.
• Frames for posters, photographs, botanical illustration with a smooth edge - expressive wall composition.

Connected and architectural elements whose finish facilitates attainment of lightness and transparency:

• door casings and portals;
• Lots stairs;
• window slopes;
• plinth.

Size matters: the whole wall

Typically a global mirror plane executed in such embodiments:

• seamless panel;
• tiles of different shapes and sizes;
• panels.

In the latter case the mirror sheet is combined with other materials in the turning region art composition. Most often, this wood panels or slats, parquet layout. Walls-cell - is another technique, which is characteristic for different types of premises. The central role belongs to Framing: It can be classical moldings, or a more modern version with plastic glazing beads. Possibly fastening small square or rectangular reflecting surfaces at different angles - this type is not exactly bored.

A single mirror cloth having visual integrity - the perfect solution for modern styles with their minimalism and industrial finishing materials. It plays an important role and the size of the surface. If a small bathroom this technique is more than justified, in a residential area may look aggressive enough, and even somewhat like the gym. Do not lose comfort to help:

• Decorating whole leaf curly elements.
• Facet edge - facets on a diamond pattern or rectangles create a play of light and shadow and the additional volume.
• Subtle emphasis on the joints. Framing can be different, creating a lot of geometric shapes.
• Sandblasting engraving.

Actually. Mirrored wall will hide the integrated interior doors.

An excellent alternative to a mirror wall can become a similar screen. Its technical and decorative advantages:

• certain mobility;
• needed zoning;
• stylistic expression.

Frames of faded, aged metal will give a coating of vintage. This screen, as if from an antique shop, a valuable art object, decoration of the room.

Mosaic: a thousand reflections

Mosaic, along with large-size mirrors and integral mirrored paintings, another tool change space the better. Small mirror mosaic gives an amazing effect - every spot of color will vary in size, creating an amusing pixel image.

What are the advantages of such a non-standard material:

• The relative ease of the mount.
• Uses for complex surfaces (semicircular, curved).
• Good technical characteristics - water resistance, wear resistance.
• Excellent compatibility with trend surfacing materials - glass, plastic, ceramics, enamel, metal.
• Suitable for delicate and brutal interiors, depending on the environment.

Such a choice is the use of mirrors is suitable for any room, the design of which involves a spectacular impression. For example:

• glamor apron in the kitchen;
• bathroom;
• plot accent walls;
• part of the ceiling.

mirrored ceiling

Mirrored walls, as they are quite popular, yet not suit each owner. Constantly observe reflections and flickering - it causes fatigue. Another controversial example of finishes - a mirrored ceiling. From advantages it should be noted the increase in the height of the room, but that's entirely to surface over the head - some vulgar, banal.

But the moderate use of mirror surfaces on the ceiling - not a bad way to diversify the design, without turning it into kitsch. For the living room, the main dining area where it is important to create the best view of all possible, are perfect for more sophisticated options:

• On the edges of the ceiling, creating an edge. Beautiful ceiling moldings in white - a great companion.
• In the center of the ceiling. This can be octagonal tiles, lined with art. Such a composition is combined with a grand chandelier, increasing the flow of light.
• Coffered ceiling with mirror inserts - Redefining the traditional solution.

Colored mirrors and other news

One of the innovations of interior mirrors are considered color palette which is quite diverse:

• bronze;
• Gray;
• gold;
• blue.

They can act as independent elements or be used in conjunction with a simple mirror sheet, such as narrow strips.

We can not ignore an interior one more novelty - SLR vinyl stickers. Thin (about 1 mm) and easy to glue fairly low cost, they can impressively underline the main idea:

• floral and plant motifs;
• butterflies, birds;
• romantic scenes;
• abstraction.

All kinds of broken lines, curved mirrors can be a spectacular finishing touch to the design:

• Convex mirror a round modification - the box.
• Abstract composition combined in a single unit - a kind of panel.
• Cylindrical mirror framed bulky beams of polygonal geometric shapes.
• Mirrored letters - bold, life-affirming sign of them on the wall for the flamboyant interior.

Light sources and mirrors

Duet lamps and mirrors able to give a pleasant sensation of modified with them space. Not only the room but his own reflection, can be transformed for the better. To do this, highlight enough the mirror or on the sides of the perimeter.

Recent requirements for modern fixtures - a minimalist form and a sufficient amount of light. Embody the concept of wall sconces, lamps, arranged symmetrically on either side of the mirror. Modern spotlights installed not only on the walls, ceiling, but even on the floor, allow to direct the light as desired in each case.

You can arrange a nice little lamp in front of a mirror, if the style is not intended to LED lighting. A good solution for a small area of ​​the room - combined options. Multipurpose: a mirror with built-in lighting, located on the wall in a recreation area in the evenings serve a light source, and a day - original decor.

Among the examples of successfully combining the practical and decorative function, it is easy to choose the appropriate for each particular design. Beautiful mirror - worthy element of the interior, and the opportunity to admire his reflection in any part of the house - a nice bonus.