Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Using Mirrors in Your Decor

Looking for some fun and funky ways to make your decor pop? We find a little self-reflection tends to help. That’s right, we’re talking about mirrors! Incorporating mirrors into your home, beyond their necessary spot in bathrooms and bedrooms, isn’t just for wicked queens. These surfaces can add a lot to your space – like drama, light, and interest. Not sure what we mean? Read on to see several ways you can use mirrors in your decor.

Trick the Eye – Use a large mirror to make a small space seem bigger. This is a classic trick and one you’ll see again and again, sometimes without realizing it. The mirror reflects the room, giving the illusion of more space.

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Any Surface Will Do – Mirrored furniture is a trend we can absolutely get on board with! Not only do these pieces tend to look great, their reflective surfaces keep places light, and add a unique look to a room.

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Sometimes More is Better – Using several smaller mirrors to create a mosaic can have a wonderful impact on your decor. With their simple frames, they add drama without totally overpowering the space.

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Add a Little Drama – Creating a focus point by incorporating a dramatic mirror into your space can be a great idea. We like this twist on the popular sun burst mirror. The frame is still very eye-catching, but the actual mirror is larger than what you’d see with traditional sun burst mirrors. It’s dynamic but still brings a brightness to the room.

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Fashion and Function – Putting mirrors on your closet doors is one of the most genius upgrades. Not only will it make your bedroom seem larger and brighter, it also helps immensely when you’re getting ready.

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Don’t Forget Your Garden – Mirrors don’t just add to your indoor space, they can add to your outdoor decor as well. They make gardens feel larger, more whimsical, and visible from more areas inside your home.

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We hope you find these ideas for incorporating mirrors into your space helpful. If you’re looking for more home decor tips and trends, make sure to follow @HomeShows on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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5 Entryway Essentials

While you may not have an elaborate grand foyer, you most definitely have an entryway!  It's the area where you walk in and kick your shoes off; the place where you drop your keys and forget your phone.  Today we're focusing on 5 entryway essentials to keep you organized on your way in, or out the door.

5 Entryway Essentials

1. A console table

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2. A (check yourself out) mirror

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3. A bowl or drawer for keys or change

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4. A bench or stool

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5. Some colorful items (books, ornaments, pots, flowers, etc.)

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Did we miss anything?  Let us know! 

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Reflecting on Metallic Home Decor: 5 Ways

Ever wanted to see your reflection in an end table?  It's possible nowadays! We've fallen in love with this classy trend.  From stunning decorative mirrors to coffee tables, it seems metallic pieces are popping up in every space (particularly at our home shows).   

Metallic Console Table 

Go Metallic on the Walls 

Aside from the obvious elegance this trend carries, we love that these reflective pieces match with any color palette.     

Expand Your Kitchen 

Why not mirror a wall of existing kitchen cupboards.  The combination of glass and metallic sheen will brighten up your space, particularly if it's on the smaller side.  

Combine with Bold Patterns or Colors 

An easy trend to incorporate in a room that needs just a little something special. 

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How to turn ho-hum walls into eye-catching accents!

Don’t risk committing an interior design crime by leaving your walls blank forever! From shelving to decals to mirrors, there are countless ways to turn your walls into eye candy. Just follow these three simple tips from the experts appearing at the Vancouver Home + Design Show to turn your walls from snooze-worthy to stunning.

1. Magical Mirrors 

Mirrors automatically make a space appear bigger and brighter. Christine Friend, owner of the Friendly Decorator, believes you don’t always have to shell out big bucks for a great mirror to freshen up your home. She suggests stopping by Homesense to find a mirror that doubles as a piece of art and light reflector. Feel free to splurge on a large, ornate piece or opt for an assortment of smaller ones to group together.

Catch Christine on the HGTV Main Stage at the Vancouver Home + Design Show on Friday Oct. 18 at 3PM, Saturday Oct. 19 at 12PM and Sunday Oct. 20 at 3PM.

2. Paint Perfect

There’s more to an accent wall than decorative accessories. Annie Sloan, painter and author, believes a room can be transformed with a simple can paint. Choose a single surface as your feature wall, then select a colour that is different yet complimentary to the rest of the walls in the room, and go wild! Annie recommends a bold statement hue, such as bright blue.

Learn more from the painting expert when she appears on the HGTV Main Stage at the Vancouver Home + Design Show on Saturday Oct. 19 at 11AM and again at 5PM.

3. Wallpaper Whimsy

Design duo Jennifer Scott and Megan Baker, designers at A Good Chick To Know, tells all their clients to allocate a good portion of their budgets towards sofas, beds and wallpaper. Wallpaper is a great way to create a feature wall and incorporate home décor trends into a space. Plaid is the popular pattern du jour, try it in a muted hue to add interest to the wall behind your bed. If you aren’t ready to commit to wallpaper, try playing with wall decals instead. Most can be easily applied and removed, leaving you stress-free when you are ready for something new!

For more design tips, don’t miss Jennifer at the Vancouver Home + Design Show. She will be on the HGTV Main Stage with Megan on Friday Oct. 18 at 2PM, Saturday Oct. 19 at 6PM and Sunday Oct. 20 at 1PM.

What wall design trick will you be incorporating into your home?

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VOTE on Decor: Mirrors

Which Mirror Display do you prefer? A or B

At the recent Toronto Fall Home Show 2012, these two unique and stylish living mirror features were showcased in the Design Equations feature by Casalife and Benjamin Moore. For more information on these beautiful pieces of furniture, visit Casalife’s website HERE.

Casalife is also on Facebook, 'like' them today and get inspired!

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Looking forward to seeing who comes out on top!

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