You can buy a long mirror at a department store. Hang it alongside one wall in your kitchen. You will be surprised at how much bigger it looks. A single mirror in the kitchen is usually suitable to make your space look bigger. More than one mirror may overwhelm in the kitchen.
Place a mirror directly across from one window in your home. The mirror will reflect images of outdoors, doubling the natural light in the room. It will also make the window-less wall look less closed off.
A mirror over your bed creates a sense of depth. This can make a small bedroom feel bigger. Keep the mirror on the wall of your bedroom and not the ceiling.
Choose floor-length mirrors the same width as your furniture. Place the mirrors just behind the furniture so the top sticks out.
If you display artwork on a shelf, use one of the drawers in the shelf to display a mirror. You can also place a standing mirror behind a piece of artwork on a mantel. If you have paintings or other artwork hung up on a wall, hang a mirror next to the paintings as well.
Closet doors can also create extra room in your home because you do not need to take up space with floor mirrors. If you don’t have the time or money for a full installation, you can purchase a hanging mirror at a department store and hang it over the door.
In addition to creating the illusion of more space, mirror back splashes are fairly easy to clean.
Mirrors should reflect a light source in order to brighten a room by creating more light. A mirror facing a blank wall will not do much to brighten your space. Instead, place a mirror across from a window or a well-lit area in your home. You should also avoid placing mirrors in areas where they will reflect things like furniture and clutter. You do not want a mirror to make a room look more cluttered. Instead of having a mirror facing a somewhat messy desk, have it reflect a sleek mantel that only holds a few decorative items.
For example, if you opt for a horizontal mirror running down one wall, do not put a mirror on the opposite wall. The effect will be overwhelming.
Mirrors can be great in your bedroom if you want to create more space there, as well as more light. A full-length mirror near your closet can work great if it, say, reflects a window or a lamp.
