With the help of a mirror you can make the room morelight, optically expand the space, or you can simply use a mirror as a decorative element. What techniques do decorators use most often? We asked an expert about this Can you imagine your life without a mirror? Most likely, no. After all, this household item has become so ingrained in our lives that we will never want to part with it. But how to properly fit a mirror into the interior? In which rooms is it appropriate? We asked our expert today, designer-decorator Anastasia Muravyova, these questions. Anastasia Muravyova, designer-decorator
Designer-decorator Anastasia Muravyova graduatedFaculty of Economics of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov and the Higher School of Environmental Design at the Moscow Architectural Institute, received an MBA degree from the University of Bristol. Currently, she works mainly with the interiors of private houses and apartments, and also has experience in decorating public spaces. At the same time, she is engaged in painting and photography, is fond of contemporary art and successfully uses all these skills in her interiors. She took part in art exhibitions, where she demonstrated her paintings. The designer-decorator sees her mission in creating a harmonious, stylish and comfortable space that takes into account the tastes, preferences and budget of the customer. She is ready to work in any of the known interior styles, without copying samples and bringing a unique individuality to each project. Where and how is it best to use a composition of mirrors? It can be placed above a chest of drawers, console, sofa or headboard, and it will become the visual center of the room, it will look very impressive. Moreover, it is better to choose mirrors of different shapes and sizes or "mix" them with paintings. Sometimes they are placed not on one, but on different walls. It is not advisable to place large mirrors opposite each other: this can cause an unpleasant optical illusion. It is better to hang them on perpendicular surfaces, at an angle of 90 degrees, and then they will make the room more voluminous and lighter and will not create the impression of space receding into infinity.
— How to play with mirrors in the interiorcabinet? — A mirror cabinet is very convenient to use in a bathroom or hallway, that is, where a mirror is always necessary from a practical point of view. In addition, these rooms need storage systems, and in the bathroom, behind a mirror door, you can hide, for example, water meters and access to utilities. By the way, mirror elements can be used not only in cabinets, but also in other pieces of furniture: chests of drawers, tables, shelves.
— How to properly illuminate a mirrorsurface? — A sconce placed on the surface of a mirror looks very impressive. Some factories produce similar models (for example, in the interior of the office in the attached illustration - a lamp with a mirror from Mis en Demeure). You can make such a composition to order, having provided in advance the necessary holes for electrical wiring in the mirror sheet. When illuminating a mirror, do not forget a simple rule: it is better to place light sources on the sides, and not on top and especially not on the bottom. Thanks to this, the person looking in the mirror will look more attractive. The backlight can be hidden or located behind the mirror, giving diffused light.
— Do I need to frame my mirror?— A framed mirror can become a noticeable accent in almost any interior. A mirror in a dining room or living room is not as functional as in a bathroom or bedroom, but it will make the room more formal and decorate it. It is not at all necessary to look for a mirror with a ready-made frame (although the choice is huge): in any framing workshop you can order a mirror sheet of the required size and enclose it in the frame you like. If you want to add a beautiful touch to the design of the mirror, then provide for a bevel. Also pay attention to Venetian mirrors, in which the frame, like the base, has a mirror surface.
Photos courtesy of Anastasia Muravyova
