If you don’t think there’s a science to hanging and positioning your mirror to reap maximum rewards, think again.
This is especially true in the bedroom where there are a number of different ways to use mirrors for functional and aesthetic gain.
Whether you want to expand the space, multiply light or add fabulous wall decor, the following 10 ideas will open your eyes to the unlimited potential of bedroom mirrors.
Be strategic with a freestanding mirror
You don’t know anything about the power of strong mirror placement until you’ve placed a full length mirror in a poorly-lit area of the bedroom.
Sure, they’re helpful for checking your whole reflection, but when you prop a full length freestanding mirror not too far from a window or some other natural light source, the boost in light levels throughout the bedroom, including those hard-to-reach corners, will be felt immediately.
Simulate a window
It can be really frustrating when you don’t have a window where you want one to be. But all is not lost because it turns out that mirrors can transform the architecture of a space with relative ease – well, sort of.
Window mirrors are highly effective at simulating the appearance of real window panes, giving the impression that your wall really is adorned with an extra window.
Even if you don’t fall for the illusion, there’s no doubting that window mirrors make a great statement piece.
Over the bedside table
Filling empty wall space is an absolute must if you want a bedroom that feels decorated and homey.
We’ve already covered the reasons why a sizeable mirror above the bed will generate smiles all round, and it turns out they look the part on either side of the bed too.
What better way to demonstrate good design sense than hanging mirrors above the bedside tables on both sides of your bed for that snug and symmetric finish?
Showcase a decorative mirror frame
Pretty much everyone appreciates mirrors for being the practical pieces they are in helping us look our best each morning, but you would be doing your bedroom a huge disservice by overlooking the frames – they are simply overflowing with decorative potential.
If you have a passion for mixing the old with the new, just imagine how much visual impact an antique mirror with an ornately designed frame will have on bedrooms with a contemporary aesthetic.
Lean into a corner
A neat little trick that interior designers utilize in living rooms is to hide the corners using tall objects like a floor lamp or plant, which draws the eye away from the room’s perimeter and makes it feel larger as a result.
Likewise, a leaning floor mirror will do the job of keeping at least one of your bedroom corners hidden from view, making it a lot harder for the mind to keep track of the size of the space, which is a good thing for bedrooms on the smaller side.
Run it horizontally
The bedroom has some of the bulkiest pieces of furniture in the home, and so your choice of decor to complement them has to be large-scale or risk throwing the space off-balance.
Double beds and dressers are two examples of pieces with wide dimensions and they’d benefit hugely from a wall mirror running horizontally above them to complete the look and accentuate the width of your bedroom.
Play with different shapes
Variation is a fundamental design principle for creating a space that truly pleases the eye. With this in mind, if your bedroom is dominated by straight lines and sharp corners, consider mixing things up a little bit by introducing some circular and curvy elements.
You’ll be amazed at how something as simple as a round mirror placed next to boxy furniture such as your bed will soften the aesthetic and land your bedroom firmly in that design sweet spot.
Opt for mirrored doors
If you love space-saving ideas then you will be head over heels in love with this one: combine two functions into one with mirrored closet doors.
Not only will mirrored closet doors lend a helping hand in making your bedroom feel as big and bright as possible, it will free up a great deal of vertical space on the walls for other decorative touches that you’d like to take advantage of.
Introduce an accent color
A bedroom which carries one color is a bedroom that’s flat and monotonous, hence why accent walls are seemingly everywhere these days. But rather than going through the effort of painting an entire wall, you can turn to mirrors to usher in an accent color.
A mirror with a bold-colored frame set against a neutral backdrop is literally going to jump off the wall and bring about that all-important sense of visual balance.
Pay attention to frame material
Having a keen eye for the small details will help you choose the right bedroom mirror, especially when it comes to materials.
For example, metallics can be repeated in various pieces of furniture via door knobs, table legs and drawer pulls, which sets you up nicely for a metal mirror frame to coordinate your bedroom’s hardware and complete the picture.
Or you could go with a macrame mirror to establish a theme of decorative fabrics throughout the space. This is how you win mega points for styling.