From a practical point of view, distorted mirrors in
your interior is absolutely useless. However, not every designer or decorator
would agree with this statement. Some professionals believe, that by
incorporating in a design decorative convex mirrors, or "special effects"
mirrors that are made by using deformed sheets of polished metal, you
can create a quite unique interiors. After all, the reflection in such
mirrors is as unusual and impressive as if it would be a surreal piece of
art.
Another decorative trick used by designers and
decorators - angling mirrors. When mirrors are situated on an angle toward
each other, the reflected image "brakes" into several parts, while
reflected objects do not appear distorted. It creates an artistically
appealing mosaic effect. This method of decorating with mirrors is widely
used in a hotels, restaurants, stores, and some times incorporated into
residential interiors.
Another popular method of decorating with mirrors -
fragmentation. This method is based on arranging mirrors in certain
order near each other. For example, if several long and narrow mirrors
are placed near (not against) each other it will not only elongate
the appearance of the wall, but also creates a comforting repetition.
Reflections in the mirrors will capturer not a continues view of an interior, but
fragments of it, creating a unique effect. If the same long mirrors are located in a vertical, but in
an horizontal pattern it will make a wall appear wider. Using this method
endless composition can be created. By using different shapes of mirrors
dramatic or whimsical effects can be accomplished. Talking about the
fragments, some of today's innovative mirrors designs contain several
differently shaped mirrors (round, oval, square, or odd shaped)
assembled together. This type of mirrors combinations are definitely unconventional,
and can have an impacts of a true artistic expressions.
One of our favorite old tricks - shelving with the
mirrored back. Dingy, purely lit wall can be brought back to live with
mirrored shelving. You can attach mirrors to the back of any shelving
unit, and place it against the wall. Than you can decorate the shelves
with your favorite crystal accessories, or other accessories with
reflective surface. This method will not only brighten up a space, but
add interest to the overall room decor. By placing live plants on the
shelves the amount of flowers will be doubled by they're reflection in
the mirror, and you can create blooming parodies in your room.
Lack of lighting is a common problem these days. Dark
unused corners and nooks often become a challenge to decorate. Long
mirrors placed in such places will do the trick of expanding a space and
bringing in more light. The combination of wall mirrors with soft
lighting (indirect lighting, electrified or candle sconces, candles
arrangement) increases this effect.
