How to use mirrors to create space in a room

How do you go about using mirrors to create space in a room? Well, you won’t believe how easy it is. It all has to do with how well you take advantage of factors like natural lighting, the positioning and type of mirror you choose.

Placing mirrors in different areas of your home is not only useful for checking your appearance before you head out; it’s also a great way to project light into dark corners and brighten them up. Not only do mirrors make a space look more inviting, but they also add an elegant touch to the décor.

Here are some clever tricks for using mirrors to enlarge a room.

Use Large Mirrors to your Advantage

The larger the mirror, the bigger the room seems. In addition to making a room look larger, a mirror can also make it seem like there are more objects or people in a room than there actually are. For example, a larger reflector can make small hallways look bigger or make it seem like there are more people in the room — a useful tip for parties for small groups of friends. As a reference, think of how clothing stores use mirrors to make it look like there are more customers inside their stores. It’s a great way of using mirrors to make a space look bigger. 

If you are worried about drilling a heavy mirror into the wall go for a free-standing variety. Not only do they add more space than their smaller counterparts they also look incredibly elegant. To soften the glare from the light and add to the reflection, place some furniture in front. There is also the added advantage of mobility. Need to move? Just grab the mirror and go.

Using Mirrors to Create Space with Natural Lighting

In a previous post, we discussed how homeowners can use home lighting techniques to make a room look better and brighter. But did you know that you can also add mirrors to create space in a room with natural lighting? Mirrors are pretty effective in reflecting natural light and illuminate dark areas that are otherwise invisible. Just make sure that you don’t place your mirrors right in front of a light source, like an open window, as it can cause a stark reflection that can be distracting. 

Mirror Placement on the Wall

Speaking of placement, where you place or hang your mirror is just as important as the type. For example, placing one mirror in front of another mirror or on the opposite wall makes space look overwhelming. So use the space you have wisely. For example, placing a mirror in front of a room makes it look like there is another room there. Not only does this make space look larger, but it also opens up the room. Additionally, you can also place them on glass table tops to give a room a more spacious look.

Use the Space Wisely

For example, if your bedroom is smaller than you would like and you haven’t bought a closet yet, go for a mirrored closet. They come in handy for checking out how you look and also make bedrooms look more generously proportioned. In all, it’s a great way to use mirrors to increase space.

Consider the Type

Mirrors are useful in adding space, but it’s not advisable to go overboard. For instance, using a mirror to cover a whole wall or most of it, can be pretty confusing. Your guests will be left wondering where the room ends and the wall begins. As an alternative, use a type of mirror that doesn’t reflect every last detail. For example, you can use mirror strips across your wall. Just make sure to leave some space in between so the wall behind is visible.

Use Collections of Objects to your Advantage

A densely packed area, like a small table with too many pieces of artwork or a wall with a lot of frames, looks cramped and makes space look smaller. You can use mirrors to create the illusion of space by displaying them in between. For example, you can add a small standing mirror at the back of the artwork on a shelf or hang one amongst picture frames on a wall. 

Use Mirrored Tiles

Using mirrors for small spaces is an art. You can nail or glue mirrored tiles to walls in spaces that seem too crowded. For example, small bathrooms with bathtubs look smaller. If you absolutely have to keep the bathtub but hate the crowded look, install mirrored tiles on a nearby wall.

Consider the Shape Of the mirror when Using mirrors to create space

Do you want to increase the height of a room? Use a vertical mirror to create a semblance of height. Similarly, a horizontal mirror makes any space appear wider. How do you go about achieving this? If you have a fireplace in the room, hanging or placing a wide mirror on the mantelpiece will reflect the wider essence of the room and make it appear more spacious.

Here are some additional tips to help different areas in your home look better and more inviting:

How do I Use Mirrors to Make a Nursery look Bigger?

No need to hire a construction crew to knock out the walls of your nursery to make it look bigger. Use mirrors to bring in twice the natural light and make it look more cheerful and airy. Plus, babies love to see their own reflections; so that’s an added advantage. But ensure you are using high-quality installations so that they are secure and won’t harm your baby in any way. 

How do you use mirrors to make a small apartment look bigger?

What if your entire home is small? In addition to the tips mentioned, hang mirrors in your narrowest spaces like a narrow hallway. Just don’t use large free standing mirrors. Sure, they make spaces look bigger but they can just get in the way in this case.

That was our breakdown on using mirrors to create space. Remember, making a room look more spacious is all about knowing how to make the best of the space that you do have. Strategically placed mirrors are a great trick to achieve just that. Using mirrors to create space is a budget-friendly alternative to costly home additions. Plus, they look good in any room.

If your studio in Dubai seems too cramped, try some of our clever tips on using mirrors or try these tips on making a studio look bigger.  To keep smaller areas uncluttered, check out our ideas on clever storage areas for small spaces.

If you are looking for other ideas to spice up your space, check out some unexpected ways to use wallpaper in your home décor or some of our other wall décor ideas for your home in Dubai.