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Creative Mirror Designs for Any Room
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While traditional mirrors come in standard shapes, such as square, rectangular, round or oval, the trend in recent years has come to include custom designs. Mirrors can be produced in any shape or size. They can be framed or unframed.
Mirrors can greatly impact a room’s appearance, by improving the lighting and creating the illusion of a room being larger, the right mirror shape can also complement the room’s design theme. For example, mirrors can be shaped to resemble animals, cars, skateboards and various items that may fit in with your interests or hobbies.
As an example, a nursery using a zoo theme could be accented with a mirror shaped like an elephant or a giraffe. When mirrors are placed strategically, it can provide more natural light for your room and make the room look larger as well.
Effectively Incorporating Mirrors in Design
Mirrors can be made in a variety of measurements. You can choose a small mirror, a large mirror or even create a grouping of small mirrors to go along with your theme and design elements. If you aren’t sure what size or style mirror best suits your needs, talk with a glass professional. They are experienced in mirror designs and usage.
If you are looking to add a special touch to your home’s design, incorporate mirrors into your décor. Mirrors offer many benefits, and when helping improve natural lighting, it can help reduce your utility expenses. So now you know that there are many benefits to using mirrors; what are you waiting for? Visit your local glass service and get mirrors ordered for your home.
We provide custom design services, so we can create a mirror to the specifications that your project requires. If you are looking for a special shape or design, we can help you with your design needs.