| Typically, when buying a bedroom suite, a matching | | | | should you choose to hang a mirror over a nightstand |
| mirror either comes with the dresser or is available | | | | or a headboard. |
| for purchase separately. However, for whatever | | | | The tri-fold mirror, also known as a tri-view or |
| reason you decided not to pick up the matching | | | | three-fold mirror, has three sections; two are |
| mirror with your dresser at the time. But now you | | | | adjustable, one fixed. The main wider section is |
| would like to add a mirror to your master bedroom, | | | | flanked by two, hinged narrower segments. The user |
| but are unsure what kind to choose. But fear not; | | | | can position the two movable sections to see the |
| this article is here to help you decide what mirror | | | | face in profile or the back of the head. Some |
| would be best for your bedroom's decor. | | | | manufacturers finish the backs of the mirrors, giving |
| Mirrors most commonly used to decorate a bedroom | | | | you the option to fully close the mirror when not in |
| can be divided into four general categories: the | | | | use. A tri-fold mirror can be either mounted to a |
| dressing mirror, the cheval mirror, the single mirror | | | | dresser or vanity, or fastened to a wall by securing |
| and the tri-fold mirror. | | | | the center section only. |
| The dressing mirror is full length and is usually | | | | When selecting a mirror for your bedroom or when |
| attached directly to the wall, the back of a door or | | | | adding them to the room, don’t overlook the |
| the inside of a cupboard door. A popular way method | | | | other uses a mirror has. Mirrors are a great |
| of displaying a dressing mirror is to simply lean it | | | | decorating tool. Not only will they make a small room |
| against the wall. However, if there are small children in | | | | appear larger, they can also compensate for a lack |
| the home, it is advisable to safely secure the mirror. | | | | of windows and the absence of natural light. |
| Some types of dressing mirrors are freestanding, | | | | A cheval mirror in a dark, unused corner of the room |
| typically mounted on a stationary stand. The angle of | | | | will immediately create a focal point, as well as |
| the mirror itself cannot be changed, but a | | | | brighten up the area and making it more inviting. |
| freestanding dressing mirror will allow you to move it | | | | Especially if a bedroom is small in size, a well-placed |
| around the room. | | | | dressing mirror, whether freestanding or |
| Like the dressing mirror, the full length cheval mirror, | | | | wall-mounted, can make the room feel more |
| allows a person to check out their appearance from | | | | spacious. A popular decorating trend is to group a |
| head to toe. However, cheval mirrors are | | | | selection of wall-mounted single mirrors in different |
| freestanding, fastened with hinges to a frame, | | | | sizes and shapes like you would a collection of |
| allowing the user to rotate or angle the mirror for a | | | | pictures. A full length tri-fold would create visual |
| better view. Smaller Cheval Mirrors are also available. | | | | interest and act as a screen, conveniently hiding a |
| They are a very popular choice because they add | | | | desk or an awkward corner of the room from view. |
| accent to any bedroom or bathroom. They can also | | | | Essentially, you have limitless possibilities when |
| be placed on top of a dresser or chest of drawers. | | | | decorating with mirrors. |
| The single mirror is typically attached to the dresser | | | | Well-placed mirrors are not only practical and useful, |
| or mounted on the wall above the dresser. When | | | | but can create the appearance of more light and |
| buying a mirror specifically for a dresser or chest of | | | | spaciousness in your bedroom. I hope these tips for |
| drawers, make sure that it is in scale, meaning that | | | | purchasing a mirror has helped you discover a mirror |
| the shape of the mirror will be in proportion to the | | | | that looks great and has complimented the |
| size of the dresser. The same principle will also apply | | | | atmosphere of your bedroom. |