10 Ways to Use Mirrors to Upgrade Your Decor

An elegant and versatile decorating tool. Take a look.

Sometimes all it takes is one really great piece to make a major impact in a space. Here’s how to wow with those reflective and super sparkly touches.

photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

fashion classics
In the Paris apartment of fashion icon Coco Chanel, a gilded mirror emphasizes the extravagance of an exquistely decorated space.

photography by PAUL COSTELLO

smoke and mirrors
Skip the traditional approach to wall decor. Floor to ceiling mirrors create an illusion of a bigger space, seamlessly reflecting the light within a room.

photography by MATT ALBIANI

magical mantel
Mirrors in and around a mantel provide added depth to tight spaces.

See more mantel decorating ideas

photography by SIMON UPTON

pretty in pink
An elegant accent that instantly transforms an area into a stunning and tranquil oasis.

photography by JIM BASTARDO

reflective radiance
An uplifting focal point that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

photography by WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ

mirror, mirror, on the wall
Add an extra dimension to your decor with a gallery wall, utilizing an eclectic assortment of mirrors in lieu of art.

photography by PAUL COSTELLO

wow with wallpaper
Two bolds can be oh-so-right. Hang a structurally designed mirror on a graphic papered wall.

See more wallpaper decorating ideas.

photography by PAUL COSTELLO

living room comfort
Want to fake a larger space? Hang a playfully oversized mirror over the sofa.

photography by COREY WALTER

mix it up
Downplay the natural intensity of a mirror with a shabby chic finish for the perfect touch of vintage flair.

photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

defining an equilibrium
Create symmetry in oddly shaped spaces, with identical mirrors placed alongside the room’s focal point.