The mirror has always been a very magical object - almost all small apartment decoration suggestions will mention making good use of it, because it can expand the sense of space; almost all Feng Shui schools avoid it, and do not place it randomly unless necessary. "Whether you are single or have a family, you can't do without him - one of the most important things after moving is to find a suitable mirror; he is also a good partner for bookcases, display cabinets, and floor cabinets, and his hard work makes the latter even better."
In this issue, we talk about how to make reasonable use of it during the decoration process from the perspectives of applicable space, layout skills, and common mistakes.
1. Mirrors are not just for bathrooms and cloakrooms. You can also make good use of the following spaces
1. Let’s take a look at the complicated European style first: On the wall behind the fireplace or sofa in the living room, you can enhance the sense of space in the upper part of the house through ornately decorated corner mirrors.
2. It is also a European style living room. Be careful not to point the mirror at the person in the seat, as this will make you feel like you are being watched. If the mirror is really too big, you can cover the lower part with photos and posters as in the picture.
3. It doesn’t have to be a whole mirror, you can also use some special-shaped mirrors to add a wonderful sense of fragmentation.
4. Installing a floor-to-ceiling wardrobe in the corner of the room or on the edge of the living room should be a common option for many families. In terms of panel material selection, you might as well use full mirror.
5. If it is difficult to find a whole piece of mirror material that exactly matches the size of the cabinet, splicing is actually good. In line with the Nordic style home, it has a different sense of purity, with mercury on the wall:)
6. Under normal circumstances, it is not recommended to place a mirror directly opposite the bed (the reasons will be discussed later). But if it is a mirror made of coated glass (also called a black mirror or a gray mirror) like the one in the picture, it has low reflectivity and the light is not so dazzling, and it can also have a good decorative effect.
7. As decorative materials, mirrors are more widely used in display cabinets. Note that when setting the mirror position of the display cabinet, it is best to ensure that the left, right, upper and back sides of the cabinet are pure mirrors. You can consider using different materials for the lower part of the cabinet and the front of the partition. This can prevent the space from being too cool and the light shining randomly, which in turn dilutes the charm of the exhibits themselves.
8. Multiple narrow mirrors can be placed on the wall near the restaurant in different combinations. Occasionally light candles, accompany family and delicious food, and easily create a romantic atmosphere.
9. For restaurants that are not close to windows or balconies, does this kind of mirror arrangement make the corner where food gathers look more unique?
10. Similarly, you You can also use some special-shaped mirrors to make a combination - remember, the prerequisite for using special-shaped mirrors is that you must have a large enough wall.
2. The best decoration for mirrors is not just bright chrome-plated metal. You can try the following methods
11. Iron art that never goes out of style. The simple lines of iron art will completely submerge the mirror into the wall, which is suitable for followers of clean water and modern minimalist style.
12. You can also choose this customized decorative panel, which is easier to scrub and can be used for temporary storage. As shown in the picture, it would be good to put some keys and card rolls, suitable for the entrance.
13. This is the most creative mirror I have ever seen! At first glance, did you think it was an inverted cube? It is made of ash material and is easy to imitate.
14. Because I like it very much, here is another one, it has a sci-fi feel, it feels so sci-fi (drooling)...
15. Southeast Asian style, bamboo and ceramic tubes surround the mirror. , like opening a window in the wall and opening the door to a different world.
16. Having said so many complicated decorations, in fact, the best match for a mirror is the light it can never retain (it is all reflected by it). In the bathroom, shower room, and wash basin, you can achieve the effect shown above by setting a light source behind the mirror.
17. Still set the light source effect behind the mirror. Since the wall can reflect part of the light, there is no need to worry about the room being too dark if the light source is not exposed.
18. In order to sleep in the bathroom, you are still worried about the room being too dark... then use light strips. It doesn’t shine directly into the human eye, and it can perfectly embellish the mirror - is it like the portal in the game Heroes?
3. The taboos about mirrors mentioned in Feng Shui are not completely superstitious
p>19. Don’t point the mirror towards the door or the corner of the corridor... This is really not a superstition. Just imagine coming back late at night and just opening the door. There is a vague figure in the dim light. Can you not be scared?
20. The most common Nordic-style kitchen worktop finish made of mirrors...never make it like this: firstly, it is difficult to scrub, and few people can tolerate the stains on the mirror; secondly, when you When you are concentrating on chopping vegetables and seasonings, any reflection in the mirror will make you tremble with fear. Cutting off five fingers is not a dream!
21. If it is not for fun as a couple, don’t pile up mirrors in the bedroom ( shame). How scary is it to wake up drowsily during your lunch break and see a room full of people? Not to mention that the sunshine outside may hit your face through the mirror at any time. The form in the picture above is fine. The mirror should be as parallel to the head of the bed as possible.
There are also some taboos:
The mirror should not be facing the window - apart from the superstition that it will reflect dirt into the room, the light from the window is reflected through the mirror to the human eye. , that’s enough for you.
The mirror should not be facing the toilet - after undressing and relaxing, who wants to be suddenly startled by his own shadow?
The mirror should not be facing the statue of gods - you don't want to look in the mirror either At that time, Guan Erye, the God of Wealth, was staring at you motionlessly in the mirror, right?
21. If it’s not for the fun of the couple, don’t pile up mirrors in the bedroom (shame). How scary is it to wake up drowsily during your lunch break and see a room full of people? Not to mention that the sunshine outside may hit your face through the mirror at any time. The form in the picture above is fine. The mirror should be as parallel to the head of the bed as possible.
There are also some taboos:
The mirror should not be facing the window - apart from the superstition that it will reflect dirt into the room, the light from the window is reflected through the mirror to the human eye. , that’s enough for you.
The mirror should not be facing the toilet - after undressing and relaxing, who wants to be suddenly startled by his own shadow?
The mirror should not be facing the statue of gods - you don't want to look in the mirror either At that time, Guan Erye, the Jesus God of Wealth, was staring at you motionless in the mirror, right?