Add glam with mirrors!

Add glam with mirrors!

Dec 8, 2021 | Mirror Framing

Add glam with mirrors!

Add glam with mirrors

Create drama, style, and space!

Are you hosting a holiday party and need to dress up your décor? Do you want to add some drama to a non-descript space or room? That’s easy — add a mirror custom framed with a touch of glamour!

Mirrors can do many things:

  • Create visual space
  • Emphasize lighting
  • Add glamour!

Mirrors & Space

A floor to (almost) ceiling mirror can make a room look taller. If you place a mirror at the end of a hall, the hall will appear longer. Placed in an entry, the mirror can visually double the space. Mirrors creating space work especially well in small rooms such as dressing rooms and bathrooms.

Mirrors & Light

Looking for a natural way to add light to your room? A mirror can do that! Place the mirror where the light naturally falls in a particular room to increase illumination.

Another trick is placing the mirror adjacent to a window (opposed to opposite it). Voila! More light! What about rooms that have few or no windows, like a dressing room or an entry? Place a lamp or sconce adjacent to or in front of the mirror to double its lighting effect. For a glamour, hang a chandelier, but keep the wattage down for mood lighting. Remember, the larger the mirror, the more light you see!

Mirrors & Size

One of the biggest mistakes when creating a mirror is going too small! A mirror needs to be large enough to…

  • Reflect your face (and perhaps outfit)
  • Reflect a scene or a view
  • Bring in light
  • Make a statement

Small mirrors work when you are framing several smaller mirrors together to hang as a grouping – more of a decorative look. If we are building this mirror for you, it will be the exact size you need it to be.

Tip: Is this new mirror going above the mantle? It needs to be the same width as the mantel or just a few inches smaller on each side. Cover at least two-thirds of the space. To make a ceiling feel higher, be generous with the height of the mirror.

Mirrors & Light

Looking for a natural way to add light to your room? A mirror can do that! Place the mirror where the light naturally falls in a particular room to increase illumination.

Another trick is placing the mirror adjacent to a window (opposed to opposite it). Voila! More light! What about rooms that have few or no windows, like a dressing room or an entry? Place a lamp or sconce adjacent to or in front of the mirror to double its lighting effect. For a glamour, hang a chandelier, but keep the wattage down for mood lighting. Remember, the larger the mirror, the more light you see!

Mirrors & Hanging

The center of framed art is usually hung at eye level, or about 60” above the floor. The rules for mirror placement are a little different:

  • A mirror needs to be hung so that it gives the best reflection. Is it in a hallway or entry? Hang it at eye-height so that you can check yourself as you pass it.
  • In a living space, it is dependent on where it will be hung. If it is above a fireplace mantle, generally, not more than 12” above the mantel. If it is going behind a sofa, don’t hang so high that there is a disconnect between the two. Create a group feel.
  • Lastly, think about what it will be reflecting. If it is opposite a blank wall, hang a piece of art so that the mirror reflects that. If it is the beautiful mountain view outside, hang the mirror at a height that shows the whole view. Depending on what a mirror reflects, it can become a work of art in itself.
  • Looking for glamour with a kick? Frame several small mirrors in different frames and hang as a group.

How to create a glamourous mirror

  1. Determine which room(s) need a mirror.
  2. Do you need more light? More space? More glamour?
  3. Take a picture of the space; measure the space.
  4. Take additional pictures of the room décor.
  5. Come to us — we’ll help you design the perfect mirror, with the exact measurements.
  6. We’ll even install it for you!

Delivery and installation

Mirrors are big and heavy. They can be tricky to hang properly to support the weight. We would love to hang your new mirror for you. Ask us for more details.

Do you need a mirror?

Do you need a mirror?

Dec 30, 2018 | Mirror Framing, Picture Framing

 

Do You Need a Mirror?

There are so many benefits to incorporating a mirror in your décor! 

Mirrors make small spaces feel larger, add variety to plain walls, increase light in dark areas, reflect the beauty of a fine piece of furniture, bring a lackluster room to life, and serve as a functional appearance-check as you walk out the door. A custom framed mirror is the perfect addition to almost any décor.

Take this simple quiz to determine if you need a custom mirror:

  • Do you have an odd sized space?
  • Do you need to match a piece of furniture?
  • Do you have a space that needs punch?
  • Do you have a unique, hard-to-define personal style?
  • Do you want to create a focal point or conversation piece?
  • Do you have a dark area in your home?
  • Do you need to duplicate a scene in your home?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you need a custom mirror built just for you! We can help!

Why do you need a custom-built mirror?

When professional custom framers like us build your mirror, we are building it to yourspecifications – right down to the last detail – exactly sized for your space and your style. You get to be involved in the design process, choosing from hundreds of frame samples and mirror choices to build a unique, one-of-a-kind mirror for your home. Because it is built by hand, the quality is unsurpassed; pre-manufactured mirrors cannot compare to the care that our custom framers will commit to your framed mirror. Our framers will make sure your mirror will safely stand the test of time, hang properly, and fit beautifully in your space.

Hang it right the first time!

When you are ready to hang your mirror, consider these tips for proper placement:

  • Think about the tallest person using it – don’t make them bend down or visually cut their head off!
  • Look at what the mirror is reflecting – is it pleasing? Do you want that visual duplicated?
  • Don’t let a mirror startle you. For example, if you place a mirror directly in front of your door, you may get startled by your own reflection as you walk into your home.
  • Don’t place a mirror across from another mirror – your home isn’t a carnival funhouse.

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Did You Know?

  • The most primitive ‘mirror’ was looking at one’s reflection in a dark pool of water.
  • At one time, mirrors were quite expensive and rare. In 1835, German chemist Justus von Liebig applied a silver metallic coating to one side of a piece of glass. This process made mass production of mirrors available and mirror use became widespread.
  • Some cultures cover mirrors after the death of a loved one, believing that mirrors would trap the soul of the departed and prevent them from going to the afterlife. 
  • Some believe that hanging a mirror (which represents the element water) over a fireplace (which represents the element fire) balances the elements of nature.

Tips & Hints:

  • If you choose a mirror with a beveled edge, make the mirror large enough so that the edge does not interrupt the main reflection.
  • Only use one large mirror per room – too many reflections can be visually confusing.
  • Avoid small ‘face only’ mirrors – save the small mirrors for trays.
  • A mirror should take up ½ to ¾ of the viewable wall space if it is not bundled with other wall décor items. Balance your positive and negative space.
  • For tight areas like bathrooms, measure your maximum available space and make sure your framer knows your size limitation.

Delivery & Installation

Mirrors are heavy and difficult to transport and hang properly and safely. Let us help! We would love to deliver and hang your mirror for you! Ask us for details.

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