Do you want your apartment to be spacious orat least visually seemed larger? Have you already hung a "sea" of mirrors, but there is no effect? You are simply doing it wrong! Today, architect Sergey Kovalev will reveal to the readers of etk-fashion.com all the secrets of the arrangement of mirrors in the interior. Often, even large apartments do not create the impression of spacious and breathing rooms. Why does this happen? The whole secret is in the number of planes for every ten square meters of space. It is good that architect Sergey Kovalev knows firsthand about all the visual enlargement of rooms, and today he will be happy to share his knowledge with our readers. Sergey Kovalev, art director of the design studio "ArtBaza" - First, let's talk about the advantages of mirrors in the interior:
- mirrors visually divide the space, due to which the formation of additional planes occurs;
- mirrors reflect light well, and light objects, as you know, visually seem more dark;
- By mirrors in the interior you can add colors, but you need to know how to use this technique.
artbaza.ru Secrets of mirror placement
- Do not place mirrors opposite each other.
Superstition has nothing to do with it.It's just not the best idea to "play" with space. As a result, you won't achieve the effect of increasing the space, but it will become more difficult for you to navigate your own apartment.
- The larger the mirror, the stronger the effect.
If the mirror takes up the entire space from the ceiling to the floor, for example, then visually this technique will really greatly increase the space.
- Hanging a mirror should be a pro.
Hanging (or gluing) mirrors should only be entrusted to professionals. Firstly, the risk of hanging the mirror crookedly is minimized. And secondly, safety should be above all else.
- Use special glue.
When working with mirrors, you should use only special glue, otherwise there is a high probability that you will damage the amalgam layer and your mirror, like a shy girl, will become covered in stains.
- Choose your mirror carefully.
When ordering without a frame, pay attention to its edges. They must be safely processed. This will save you problems with both frame selection and blood transfusion.
- Place the mirrors end to end.
Mirrors glued to the wall will look greatbutt-joint at an angle. In the bathroom, for example, a solid mirror strip looks very beautiful. Such a "strip" should be hung at a height of 100-110 cm from the floor, and the width of the strip should be at least 70 cm.
- Make furniture soar in the air.
For example, cover the bed with a mirror strip along the perimeter. This technique creates the feeling of furniture floating in the air.
- There is a large mirror in the living room.
If a large mirror hanging opposite the bed in the bedroom causes you psychological discomfort, then it will come in very handy in the living room.
- Hang it on an MDF panel.
It is best to hang mirrors on MDF panels. This way the surface under the mirror itself will be ideal, and the glue will hold more reliably.
- Insert mirrors into boiserie.
Another interesting technique is to use mirrors in boiserie. This way you can play with color in the interior and create an interesting spatial effect.
We hope that Sergey Kovalev's advice will help you when creating an interior with the help of . Look at yourself in the mirror more often, but do not be your reflection.
