Mirrors Placement and Size
If you are the one of those who doesn't like illusions and
mystery, multiple repetition is boring for you, and the word "eternity" awaking sad thoughts - it's means that
mirrors in your home are used only for function. In this case it is going to be enough to supply your home with mirrors
for two locations - the entry, and the bathrooms.
There is several simple rules that you have to follow, to
save yourself time and avoid costly mistakes:
Mirrors always should be hang strictly vertical.
Position your mirrors so direct open light from lighting fixtures wouldn't reflect in the mirrors, in other words the
lighting source reflected in the mirrors shouldn't "blind" the person.
The distance from the floor
to the top of the mirrors should be no less than 6 feet.
The distance from the floor to the bottom of the mirrors
should be at least one in a half feet.
And one more important thing, when placing a mirror you should count on at
least three to five feet of open space in a front on it so a person has an opportunity to step back while looking in the mirror.
In a well composed room, mirrors were used to emphasize the symmetry of a space. A good room, unless perfectly square,
would have a major and a minor axis and mirrors would be used to emphasize one or both. In a modern room, a mirrors
hung on the wall might occupy the position that a built-in mirror might have had in earlier times. And: While
large mirrors accentuate some spatial attributes of a room, small mirrors, even tiny ones, can acknowledge
a room's symmetry. Small mirrors might be used above a door if the door is occupying the center of the room, or in the
middle of a bookcase if that would corroborate the room's symmetry.
If mirrors are functional, they must
be hung with their center at average eye height-about 5 feet (l.52m) above the floor.
If mirrors are purely
decorative, they might be used at any height.
If mirrors are hung high, they may be tipped
at a slight downward angle to reflect something more interesting than the ceiling.
If mirrors are hung lower
than eye level, they will probably reflect furniture or fabric-some aspect of the room that you appreciate and wouldn't mind
duplicating. If a mirror is hung low, the reflection will shift as you move about the room, so unless a mirror is stationed
across from a desk or a bed-someplace where you'll generally be idle its reflection will constantly change.
In
the bathrooms mirrors are usually hung above the sink, so you can have a good view of your upper body. Because functionality
in the bathroom is very important, it is good idea to have in combination with a large over sink mirror a small swing arm mirror.
Swing arm mirrors are very convenient in providing a close up view during morning rituals. If your bathroom size and configuration
allows, two mirrors on the opposite walls in the front of each other could be placed. This mirrors configuration will provide a
good view of the back that is very helpful while styling hair. It will free you arm from holding the mirror in the front of you,
and, additionally, it will visually expend the space and make a room appear brighter.
In entrees mirrors has to
have a more formal appearance, that is why decorative framed mirrors are appropriate. Decorative mirrors could be placed above a
consul table, creating an eye catching composition, greeting your guests with style and elegance.
In the walk ways
mirrors look great when placed on the side walls., creating a more spaces feeling. Mirrors could be placed in the front of each
other and highlighted with a soft lighting, creating and intriguing world of multiple images.
Mirrors in the kids
bedrooms should be peaked and placed following safety considerations. You can have fun with mirrors for this room, they can
have a wooden frame, be whimsical, fun and exiting piece of furnishings. While placing mirrors in a kids room you should take into
consideration the height of the child. Children should comfortably see themselves in their full height, for this reason, mirrors
in kids rooms are usually placed lower than in a regular "adults" rooms in the house.
If you're interested
in hanging a group mirrors together, consider the following:
Vary the scale of mirrors. It will help to create an assemblage that is balanced
Look for like materials or materials of the framed
mirrors that compliment each other. Try all gold framed mirrors, or dark wood mirrors. You can
mix a group of antique silver mirrors with matte aluminum framed mirrors
Consider texture of the framed mirrors. Use simple mirrors with ornate once, crusty old mirrors with smooth new once
Think about location. A formal dining room demands framed mirrors that are different in feeling than mirrors hung in the family room
Collection of mirrors, either framed or unframed will not
only create a sense of space in a room, mirrors will help enliven it as well
You can make small rooms feel bigger by using mirrors
Mirror an entire wall. A lot of glass and mirrors
companies can fabricate and install large mirrored panels to create a wall of glass. If you do consider mirroring an entire wall, be certain that the
wall underneath mirrors is completely smooth and flat. If not, the mirrors will conform to the shape of the wall and bow, distorting the image. If
you're uncertain about the condition of your walls, consider using smaller pieces of the same size mirrors. The smaller mirrors can be fitted together
with thin beveled strips around each mirror and decorative hardware, called rosettes, at each mirror corner. This will create the same effect as larger
panels of mirrors but in a more decorative way.
There is a several "don'ts" that
you should remember, while placing mirrors:
Do not place mirrors under direct sunlight. High temperature can affect there reflective qualities of the
mirrors and overtime they can become dull
Do not place mirrors flush to the wall in spaces with high levels of
moisture. In such places mirrors should be slightly tilted from the wall, just enough to provide an air circulation
behind it. Otherwise, moister will accommodate behind the mirror, and it can cause a dark stains on the wall
Do not place mirror tiles on the floor
Do not place mirrors on more than two walls in the room. Too many
mirrors can make people feel uncomfortable.
