Decorating Small Spaces with Wall Mirrors

Strategic wall mirror placement can help make small homes and apartments feel larger, more spacious and inviting. The benefit of using mirrors to reflect natural and artificial light helps create the illusion that smaller areas are bigger. The Oval and Round Mirror Store offers the following tips for decorating small spaces using modern mirrors.

• Illusions – Create illusions of grandeur by using large, oversize framed mirrors to reflect light. Consider purchasing custom mirrors that accommodate entire walls. Custom mirrors are a beneficial investment for homeowners, but apartment dwellers may want to reconsider if a long-term lease is not a feasible option. Large wall mirrors help small spaces appear twice as big, which is why it is beneficial to keep furniture simple, contemporary and chic. Instead of sacrificing valuable wall space for dressers, couches, consoles, etc., consider placing furniture in front of oversize mirrors. Place accessories on top, keeping in mind they reflect throughout the room.
• Deceptions – For homeowners that cannot afford to invest in oversize custom mirrors, consider grouping an assortment of small mirrors together for a spacious, eye-catching home design. Mix and match different shape mirrors, including geometric shapes, such as round mirrors and rectangle mirrors. These wall arrangements are ideal for small areas, such as kitchens, hallways, stairwells and office nooks.
• Optics – Wall mirrors reflect much needed light and color into small apartments. Consider expanding mirror designs and incorporate mirror-style furniture, such as a coffee table, desk, bedroom dresser or dining room table. To help add light and dimension, arrange candles or small lamps to help double rooms’ illuminations.

There are several other tips to help make small homes and apartments appear larger, including the following interior design recommendations.

• Walls – Paint walls a light color and avoid color-contrasting walls, which make rooms appear smaller. Consider light colors, such as white, cream, light blue or light green.
• Coffee Tables – Opt for furniture that has glass tops and thin legs, as this helps create the illusion that rooms are more spacious.
• Bed Linens – Use similar-color bed linens and wall colors, while adding touches of warmth and color with throws and contrasting pillows.
• Rugs – Decorators recommend using rugs that are smaller than the room, placing furniture on top of the rug. This gives the illusion that spaces are lofty and airy.
• Lightweight – Lightweight furniture makes rooms look larger than heavy, dark and dramatic styles. Short-leg furniture gives the illusion that ceilings are tall.
• Artwork – Use minimal artwork styles in light colors, focusing on floating-style pieces that blend with wall colors.
• Armless – Armless styles make rooms feel larger. Consider avoiding the bulk of heavy armchair styles and go armless for sofas, chairs and loveseats.
• Mirrors – Embrace a wide assortment of mirrors, incorporating framed mirrors and frameless mirrors.
• Clutter – Keep rooms clutter-free to avoid appearing small and uninviting.

References:

http://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/mirrors-use-illusion-to-open-up-a-small-apartment-space/

http://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/11-ways-to-make-your-small-apartment-seem-bigger/