Choosing a mirror for your space can be a pretty difficult task. There's so many different options out there, making it overwhelming at times. But once you land on the perfect one, they can enhance your space dramatically.
There's a few main things to consider when making that decision, such as the shape, size, placement and style. By the end of this post, hopefully your choices have been narrowed down to best suit your space.
Determine the Purpose of the Mirror
One of the key decisions you have to make when choosing your mirror is what's going to be the main purpose of it. If you want one for a decorative piece, you'll need a different style compared to one that would be used for looking at your outfits for the day.
If you're looking for that mirror that you can see if your outfit looks as good as you imagined, searching for a free standing, tall mirror will be the way to go. Coming in a variety of styles, you shouldn't have too much of a hard time finding one to fit your style style, especially as they tend to be more minmalistic.
Standing mirror best ofs:
They can be moved easily, giving you flexibility to change the layout of your space.
They can be used as a divider for your space due to the size, and can create the illusion of depth and space due to this size.
They can reflect much more light than other mirrors, creating a generally brighter, more lively space to be in.
They can be easily used as a decorative piece rather than just a boring mirror, filling that gap in your space.
Rather than checking out your fit, you might be wanting a table mirror that you can use sitting at your desk, maybe for doing your hair and/or makeup. As with standing mirrors, this style of mirror also comes in a wide range of design styles, meaning you'll be sure to find one that suits you spaces design studio (always remember to match it as best as possible!).
Image: IKORNNES Table Mirror from IKEA
Table mirror best ofs:
They can easily blend in with your desk layout
The mimimalism element they typically provide due to their size helps them to blend in.
They can add a little bit of life/brightness to your desk/workspace if it's lacking.
They're extremely versatile, meaning you can easily move it from space to space without any trouble.
They're great decorative pieces for your space along with being super functional.
Choose the Right Shape of Mirror
The shape of the mirror you choose could make or break its effectiveness in your space. It can determine the overall look and feel of the room. Just buying a mirror because it looks great by itself, doesn't mean that it will work with your design style.
Round Mirrors:
Round mirrors tend to a popular choice amongst buyers, and for good reason. They typically work well in a variety of spaces, including bedrooms, living rooms and entryways.
The reason they work so well is due to their curve, softening the angles that the rest of the room may have. Going for a simple frame for this style of mirror can help to enhance this compared to a bolder, more specific designed frame, as it can take away from the softness. The wide nature of these mirrors makes them great at reflecting the space they're in, so you won't have to worry about the frame taking anything away from your style.
Keeping on the topic of the wideness aspect, round mirrors can enrich small spaces by making them feel more spacious than they actually are. That's partly down to how much of the space they can reflect, and partly due to the softness created by the curvature.
Rectangle Mirrors:
Image: Large Black Rectangle Mirror from Melody Maison
The more timeless option for shape, rectangle mirrors are great for alot of different reasons that a round mirror isn't quite capable of.
Most often used in bathrooms and dressing rooms, their clean cut, straight edge nature helps them blend in to spaces that have similar characteristics. These characteristics that the mirror shares creates a modern, clean look, perfect for minimal spaces. Their length make them great for seeing things first hand such as your outfit, whilst blending into your sleek space seemlessly, offering aesthetics along with functionality.
Another way the functionality shines through with this mirror style is how they can be hung either vertically or horizontally, giving you that option to decide which way you want to hang yours to best suit your space.
Irregular-Shaped Mirrors:
Image: Bala Irregular Shaped Frameless Full Length Pond Mirror from Daals
A style that has caught on more recently, irregular-shaped mirror in all shapes and sizes have been popping up in peoples spaces. While round and rectangular shaped mirrors may be more functional, they can't compete with the impact this unique style.
The main reason why irregular-shaped mirrors have grown so quickly is due to the unique, unexpected element to a space. Rather than just having the basic uses of a mirror, they serve as their own piece of art, similar to a wall print. They're perfect as a focal point for your space whilst serving a practical purpose. No matter what design style you've chosen for your space, these mirrors can complement eclectic to miminalist rooms without overwhelming the rest of the space.
In conclusion, irregular-shaped mirror can add much more character to a space compared to other shapes, creating a focal point wherever they're hung whilst maintaining the function and practicality of a regular-shaped mirror.
Consider the Placement of Your Mirror
Hanging your mirror in the right place can make or break whether it works well in your space. No matter what type of mirror you selecting, choosing a position where it compliments to overall spacial design is key.
The no.1 pointer I can give it dedicating a section completely to your mirror. Due to it relfecting the space back at you, having too many other decor pieces surrounding it can cause your space to feel overwhelming/cramped.
The best thing about mirrors, they don't need anything else around them to become the most interesting part of your space.