| We all have mirrors, often in more than one room of | | | | kind of mirror you choose. Most often you will be |
| the house. How would you be sure you are | | | | looking for a mirror to fit a particular wall in your |
| presentable without checking in the mirror first! | | | | home. Mirrors can be used to make smaller spaces |
| Mirrors first and foremost are functional items that | | | | appear larger, so the size of mirror you choose will |
| we use every day. But just because an item is useful | | | | also be affected by the space you intend to hang it. |
| does not mean that it cannot be beautiful as well. So | | | | In general a large wall can take large wall mirror. If |
| what do you need to know when looking for | | | | you are looking for a bathroom mirror then you will |
| decorative wall mirrors? There are three main areas | | | | need a mirror to suit damp conditions, but if you are |
| to consider - the main use, where it is to be hung, | | | | looking for a bedroom or hallway mirror you can |
| and the style of the mirror. | | | | choose something much more ornamental in style. |
| Function | | | | Style |
| All mirrors are primarily functional; they fulfill a basic | | | | If the mirror is to be placed in an existing room, then |
| use that we need, having said that, a mirror can be | | | | you may have to take into account the current |
| functional and decorative at the same time. So in | | | | interior design of that room. Is there a theme or |
| considering what you need the mirror for will help | | | | color scheme to be coordinated with? When |
| you decide if it is simply a mirror or a decorative | | | | considering existing decor, you will find many ranges |
| mirror. Wall mirrors are available in a staggering range | | | | of mirrors with frames that can be used to fit in with |
| of shapes, sizes and styles. If you require | | | | your home style, or alternatively choosing a frame |
| magnification on your mirror then you will find a | | | | less wall mirror with a textural effect such as etching |
| suitable mirror. There are round mirrors, oval, star | | | | around the edge can fit in with many types of decor. |
| shapes, large wall mirrors, antique mirrors and even | | | | The shape and size of the mirror you choose can |
| heated mirrors. | | | | also be used to make the mirror a design feature if |
| Position | | | | you desire. |
| The placement of a wall mirror can also impact the | | | | |