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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Dating Your Design

    Interior design trends will come and go. For a while, gold gilded mirror frames echoed Venetian luxury, and faux wood veneers reflected on the owner as progressive and modern in style. But as anyone who has ever visited a garage or estate sale knows, certain designs don't age well. Veneers may chip, and the glass itself may age, leaving you with undesirable "spots" or scratches over time. When you are considering installing a mirrored wall, think about changing the "timeless" aspects of the room, rather than the objects or furniture within. A mirrored wall reflecting a window or staircase for example might help to give the illusion of widening the space.

    On the Other: Extending Your Real Estate

    Mirrors have always added depth to a room and the illusion of the space being larger than it actually is. Adding mirrors to your interior home design can be a sure-fire way of creating a glamorous effect, and by considering the manner in which it is installed, needn't be a permanent fixture. For example, if you were considering attaching an entire wall mirror using mirror clips, the mirror may actually be easily removed in the future, or as your personal style changes, with minimum damage to the wall itself.

    Bottom Line

    Consider your personal style and try to imagine how the room will look once it is completed. Will a full mirrored wall be the most complementary design to match your furniture, or might you be better off hanging a collection of smaller geometric mirrors? Consider the effect you'd like the mirror to have based on the room in the house: Do you want to add texture to the wall in the living room, or do you need it for every day use getting ready in the morning? Thinking about what you really want out of a mirrored wall will help to keep your design from looking too dated or old fashioned, as it will become a reflection of your personal style--and personal style simply never goes out of fashion.

    Source:

    Venetian Glass Info: Venetian Glass

    AC Associated Content: How to Tear Down a Mirrored Wall

    Reflections Again: A Brief History of Mirrors

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