Use Felt Pads – Use felt pads to attach the back of the wooden frame of the mirror. While a plain mirror with a simple, narrow frame makes a right choice for a small sitting, two or three Simple Square or rectangular shabby chic mirrors hung side by side creates a dazzling effect for any size of the room. Keep it geometric and minimalistic.Įxperiment with A group of mirrors - A group of mirrors or layering mirrors can also create a vivid display. But don’t go overboard with the shape of the mirror. An oval-shaped mirror such as a large modern mirror gives the mantle a unique dimension than a traditional mirror. Make the Best of Varied Mirror Shapes – You can also play with mirrors with different shapes. When a mirror is hung over the centre of the mantel, you can place accessories like scented candles, colorful flowers, figurines, on each side of it. For drywall, you can hang a mirror on “J” hooks, and for a brick wall, you can hang the mirror by drilling holes into it and inserting plastic or metal anchors into the holes.Īccessorize for a Visual Appeal – Hanging a mirror a few inches above the mantle helps in reflecting the decorative items placed over it. The hardware needed to attach a mirror securely must be chosen depending on the weight of the mirror and the type of wall behind it. Choose them to complement the theme of your interiors. These frames come in all shapes, size and color. You can use rustic mirror which add a lot of texture and warmth to the interiors. Smaller and horizontal mirrors such as decorative hallway mirrors work well in a narrow hallway, rather than over the fireplace.Ĭonsider the Attachment Basics – Adding a frame around the mirror enhances the visual appeal of the space. Bit if you hang it horizontally it would make the wall to appear wider.
When you hang the mirror vertically makes the wall appear taller.
This is a key factor in determining the right direction for hanging it. But, there are some Dos and Don’ts of this arrangement.īalance the Size of the Mirror and the Width of the Mantle – The size of the mirror should be two-thirds the width of the mantle. The idea of hanging a mirror above it is to enhance the positive features it’s also an auspicious Feng Shui practice to place a mirror over a fireplace as the water element of the mirror balances the fire element, thus bringing in good energy into the room. For many homeowners, the fireplace is often one of the cosiest corners where they spend a lot of time.
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