Decorating Tips for Mirrors & Small Living Rooms
Mirrors can transform a small living room in an enormous way. Whether you use them to double the space, add depth or create contrast. Mirrors are the perfect solution for making a cozy and intimate space feel bigger, wide, and roomy.
Here are 10 creative ways to use mirrors in a small living room:
A mirror can make a small living room feel bigger and more open
A mirror can make a small living room feel bigger and more open as mirrors reflect light, which makes the space look brighter and more spacious.
Another way to use a mirror in a small living room is to place it on an opposite wall from where you want to create the illusion of depth. That way, when you look at the reflection of yourself sitting in your chair, it tricks your brain into thinking another person is entering or leaving the room behind you—which tricks your brain into believing there’s more space than there is!
Use a pair of mirrors to double a small, narrow space visually
Mirrors can also make a small space feel bigger, giving it depth and making it appear more spacious. Use two mirrors placed at opposing angles to double the size of your living room. The visual effect will be twofold—you’ll get the illusion of a larger space plus added light from both sides.
If you have an art collection that needs reflecting, place one or more full-length mirrors along the walls, but not directly in line with it. This will bounce light off the wall and around your paintings for an enhanced viewing experience.
An oversized mirror can easily take the place of art on a wall and bounce light around the room
You can use a mirror to reflect light around the room, making it feel bigger and brighter. Mirrors also give a sense of openness by filling in space between your furniture pieces.
A large mirror is an art piece, while smaller mirrors can also be used as artwork by hanging them on the wall or propping them up on open shelves and end tables.
Another way to use an oversize mirror is to lean it in front of a window
The reflective surface of an oversized mirror will bounce the light back into the room, making your space seem larger and brighter.
Mirrors can be used to reflect light. If your space feels dark, mirrors can help create the illusion that there’s more natural light than there is.
They can be used for decoration by reflecting artwork or other objects on nearby shelves or tables. This creates a fun focal point in the room, emphasizing its most important features while giving you something new to look at daily!
Mirrors can also be used as a backdrop for displaying furniture items like bookcases and lamps, making them appear larger than they are by creating depth within your living area.
Enclose your mirror in a vintage frame
You can frame your mirror in an interesting, vintage frame. You can find these at thrift stores and sometimes at garage sales. Vintage frames are also available online. Many of them have a cool patina, which gives them an antique feel similar to what you might get from a more modern-looking frame.
Let your mirror be a gallery for art, keepsakes, and sentimental pieces
Hang a piece of artwork in the center of your mirror, leaving room on either side for other items you’d like to display.
Use it to display sentimental items such as jewelry, photos, or mementos.
Mix large and small mirrors with unique frames to add depth and interest to a wall
Mirrors can be used to create a focal point in your living room. You can use different shapes and sizes of mirrors and even experiment with different types of frames. Mirrors also reflect light and add depth to a wall or room.
If you have art that you’re proud of but don’t have the space to hang on the walls, mirrors can help reflect art so that it looks like there’s more than one piece on display.
A big round mirror contrasts angular walls and sharp lines in furniture
Add interest, depth, and contrast by hanging a round mirror on the wall or using it as a fixture over the console of your coffee table or dresser.
You can also use a large circular mirror as an art piece or place it on the floor near your front door for an extra dose of glamour!
Use mirrors on shelves and other objects to create visual interest on deep shelves or on top of a media console or dresser
If your living room has deep shelves or a media console, mirrors can be used to reflect light and create visual interest. This will help brighten the space, especially if it’s dimly lit. Mirrors are also perfect for creating a focal point in a room with many pieces of furniture. In addition to adding depth and dimension, it will give you more room to display your items!
Mirrors can change the look and feel of your living room
Mirrors can make your living room look bigger, more interesting, and brighter. Mirrors are especially effective when used to create symmetry in a room, helping to balance the look of the space. When placed next to two other pieces of furniture (like a pair of chairs) or on opposite sides of an entryway or hallway, mirrors create depth that adds contrast and interest to the space.
Mirrors also reflect light and brighten up areas where there may be little natural light coming in from windows. Suppose you have corners in your living room that aren’t getting much natural light from outside sources, such as windows or skylights. In that case, mirrors are one way to add extra brightness to them without having additional lighting fixtures installed.
Mirrors aren’t just for rooms with high ceilings either—they’re perfect for any apartment, whether small or large because they help break up large walls into smaller sections which give off a spacious feeling even if it’s not exactly spacious by traditional definitions.
Conclusion
If you’re struggling to incorporate mirrors into your small living room, hopefully some of the suggestions above provided inspiration. Just remember that you don’t have to cover every wall with a mirror! You can opt for one large mirror, or several smaller ones spread throughout the room.
