Mirror, Mirror

Want an interesting challenge? Go an entire day without using mirrors to inspect yourself or the world around you (save for in the car, of course; safety first). These days we use them several times throughout the day, often without even thinking about it. But mirrors aren’t just for inspecting your hair or make-up. When used well in interiors, they can both redistribute light throughout a room, making it appear brighter, and visually open it up, making it look much bigger than it actually is.

We all know how to hang a standard mirrors above the sink or dresser, but here are a few more creative ways to inject a bit of mirror intellect into your home.

Headboard Highlighter

Though no one wants to look at their reflection just as they’re waking up in the morning, using a mirror as, or crafting a mirror onto an existing headboard can really open a bedroom, while simultaneously adding a bit of design intrigue to the space. 

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Creative License

Get a little cheeky, or creative, and do something different with the standards. Use paint or other craft items to make your mirror into a piece of art with a practical purpose. We love the idea of using a real hand mirror as a stencil on a mirror in a hallway or powder room.

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Tray Trimming

Repurpose your small or moderate sized mirrors into vanity or coffee table trays for an elegant and stylish alternative to catch-all’s and knick knack displays. They will add a little light to the room and highlight beautiful perfume bottles, jewelry or art books.

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Get Sporty

Don’t just toss or donate that old athletic equipment that’s been upgraded a dozen times since you bought it. Upcycle those with a little nostalgic or pretty antique feeling and create an unusual mirror decoration perfect for a living or guest room. Check out these tennis racket mirrors, but the possibilities are endless—an old canoe as a floor length mirror, perhaps?

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Have you ever used mirrors in a non-traditional place or way? If so, please share!