Mirrors

Art Deco Mirrors

Mirrors represent an ideal accessory in decoration. These accessories are necessary to add a touch of elegance to your interior space. Nowadays, there is a mirror for every style.

You can combine them according to your decor. The furniture you select will provide the environment with specific characteristics. Placing mirrors in strategic areas will create a sense of spaciousness.

Vintage style mirrors, classic style mirrors and others are designed to provide an elegant atmosphere. The placement of mirrors will depend on the need to give the area a touch of distinction.

A variety of materials are used in the crafting of vintage and classic style mirrors

Vintage style mirrors, classic style mirrors and other styles represent a wide variety of essential accessories in interior decoration. Mirrors have been used since ancient times.

History reflects the Hebrew culture as a main inspiring source for the use of mirrors. Priests of the time placed mirrors at the entrance of the tabernacle where they met to see their imperfections.

 Different cultures adopted the use of mirrors as an important detail. Thus, Roman, Egyptian, Etruscan, and Greek cultures used them as part of their rituals and in their daily life in general.

The elements used in the crafting of mirrors can vary according to the decoration. You can find mirrors made of bronze, copper, silver, and any other type of alloy. These metal fusions give the mirror a touch of great distinction.

Materials have also served as a source of inspiration for mirrors. It is possible to find a diversity of materials moulded according to the needs of each style. Mirrors framed with natural elements stand out today.

Vintage style mirrors and classic style mirrors are part of this wide variety of models and are placed in different social areas.

Vintage and classic style mirrors are used to grant a touch of originality to social areas

Social areas are distributed according to the needs of each space. They are made up of a variety of furniture. You can create a combination of styles in each social area.

Any type of furniture combination you make will need a mirror as a primary support in interior decoration. You must define the strategic places where you will place a mirror to avoid overloading the area.

Most of the time, the mirror manages to give a touch of spaciousness to the place. However, there are occasions where its placement is used only to reflect the image of a certain person and assist them in their personal grooming.

If the area where you will place the mirror is very small, you can place a mirror with different characteristics than usual. Rectangular mirrors are excellent for being placed in narrow places where you need to expand these areas.

Small round or square mirrors are the most commonly used to complement furniture. These are placed at a prudent distance from the piece of furniture. The materials bordering the mirrors can match the furniture.

However, it is possible to combine styles and thus give a touch of originality to the place. The combination of styles is an excellent alternative to highlight any location. If you want to break away from common habits, decoration can offer you varied alternatives.

You can place a mirror with a neutral appearance in its frame. This type of mirror only provides a sense of grandeur to the place. However, it is necessary to give this area a touch of exquisiteness by placing decorative mirrors in specific areas.

A wide variety of decorative mirrors are available to you in specialised stores

 You just need to request the product catalogue and you will be able to locate the ideal mirror according to the space you have. Let's look at some important characteristics for the correct placement of mirrors:

• Mirrors are necessary not only to reflect your image but also as a basic decorative element. If you need to provide a point of attraction to a certain site, mirrors are ideal for highlighting it.
• Create your combination of styles and you will realise that you can condition a certain place and give it an excellent touch of comfort with vintage style mirrors, classic style mirrors, or any other model that you like.
• The height at which mirrors are placed is also important. Locate those mirrors that most catch your attention and suit your decoration at the appropriate height. A rule in mirror placement is to position them according to a certain height. This height can be averaged according to the members living in the place. The standard height for placing a mirror will be determined by physical characteristics. Mirrors should be placed at eye level.

Placing mirrors above the head should be avoided. This could give a sense of disorder and a lack of balance and seriousness in the design. The placement of decorative objects as well as accessories in general requires attention.

• It is important to place the decorative mirror that suits you best at the correct distance from other objects; in this way, you will highlight the qualities of the mirror, adding grace and elegance to your interior design.
• Different materials exist for bordering mirrors; these will be selected according to your needs, however, you must keep their durability in mind. The resistance of the materials used in the mirror frame must be long-lasting. This is vital if you require your mirror to endure over time. The mirror also requires special maintenance as well as its frame. A mirror should not be cleaned with strong detergents as they can damage and stain them.
• It is recommended to clean them with water or natural products. An excellent option capable of restoring the original shine to the mirror is to clean it with water diluted with a small amount of vinegar. You can dry and polish it with a soft cloth and you will notice how it shines. The frame surrounding the mirror should only be cleaned with the elements indicated by decoration specialists, so as not to stain or deteriorate it with unsuitable chemical agents.