Mirrors in the hallway

A mirror is not only a necessary item in the hallway that has functions, but also an ornament. A properly selected mirror can add a special charm to the room, and it can also visually enlarge a small space and convey the bright, rich tones of the walls, furniture, ceiling, and floor covering.

Mirrors in residential areas have a large number of appointments and features. The most important and direct purpose of the mirror is, of course, a reflection. People always relate to their appearance meticulously, and a mirrored piece of furniture helps to notice and correct the image on time. In addition, the mirror is able to expand the space, create a visual volume, correct minor and significant disadvantages of the situation, become a bright accent of the interior and even change the color palette.

Competently similar models in a frame or baguette give lightness, lightness and elegance, and the corridor, made in white or cream color, becomes even clearer and lighter. If the rays of the sun fall from the rooms on the mirror in the hallway, then the room will be lit with soft and transparent natural light. Mirror interior items in the entire length of the wall never weigh down the image of the hallway.

Modern mirrors have a rather large assortment for every taste and are divided according to the shapes, sizes and materials of the frame.. Also they are of the following types:

• Outdoor. Interior items that are always framed and stand on various stable supports. They are quite mobile, they can be regularly moved from place to place and even if necessary hide in the closet. Similar interior items are used both in large rooms and in small-sized ones.

• Board Mirrors that are placed on the surface of the table, cabinets with drawers, cabinets, corner hallways. They are quite uncomfortable and small for the hall.Used mainly bundled with large models.

• Wall mounted. Such mirrors can be with a designer or a usual frame, and also do without it. Mirror interior items for the hallway are made with shelves, hooks and other various additions. They can be both vertical and horizontal. With a shortage of free space in the hall, many install horizontal wall mirrors, which, in addition to the main function, also increase the wall on which they hang, but also significantly reduce the height of the ceiling.

• Included in the design of furniture. Most often, the mirror surface is built into the doors of the cabinets and has all the same functions and features as a floor, table or wall object.

Today, you can buy a mirror of absolutely any shape that plays a significant role in appearance. The most popular in the design world are interior items with a square or rectangular shape.

If the hallway is made in the original style, it is recommended to pay attention to irregular and non-standard forms of mirrors that will complement and decorate the interior, for example,“Wave”, “star” or model in the form of a porthole.

An interesting option is considered to be round or oval. With a certain frame and design, such items will create the effect of windows, which are so lacking in most hallways.

Today, in any specialized workshops, you can order an individual item for any taste, geometric shape and wallet. For example, mirrors in the form of a cloud, figure eight, a silhouette of a person or a couple in love can become beautiful and original decorations of the hall. It is worth noting that the more complex and intricate the shape of the mirror, the simpler and more concise the frame should be.

The size of the mirrors must be selected depending on the area of ​​the hallway, and it is worth relying on the amount of furniture in the hall. After all, for example, in a cluttered room it is very difficult to fit a three-dimensional mirror. The classic option can be considered a large vertical mirror, which occupies a separate free wall. Similar options are used in spacious high-ceilinged hallways.

Small wall mirrors perform the same functions as massive ones, but do not clutter up small rooms. The main thing that they were in full growth. The minimum standard dimensions for a mirror in the hallway are 30 * 40 cm. In them you can see only the upper body to the chest, but they fit well into any interior. Miniature models are almost always made in the original frame, with lighting and additional elements. Interior items with dimensions of 40 * 60 cm allow you to see the body to the waist, and with a size of 60 * 120 cm you can already see a person in full growth.

Material for framing a mirror, you can choose absolutely anyone, based on the design of the corridor, your own taste and preferences. Frames can be either the usual design of wood, high-quality plastic or metal, and unique, created from expensive fabrics, stucco, mosaics and other things.

The functional object of the decor must fit harmoniously into any style of the room, so before choosing a mirror, you must pay attention to the design of the hallway. Shades of the frame should be purchased such that are in harmony with the furniture and accessories of the hall:

• Classic style.Mirrors in volume frames from a tree or metal become an ideal variant. You can choose gilding or original forged models with twisted patterns.

• High tech. The interior can be in a plastic or metal frame without frills, patterns and decor.

• Modern The mirror of a simple form without any frame will approach such style.

• Country style. You can pick up a small decorative mirror in an unusual volume frame made of wood. Best of all, if the shape of the frame will be special, for example, in the form of sunlight.

• Retro. Probably the best option for retrostil will be a mirror object with a patina or with an old frame. You can also look at forged frames.

• For an avant-garde interior, frames of black or steel color are best suited.

• Ecostyle. An unusual option for eco-style will be a frame made of bamboo branches.

• An asymmetrical oval-shaped mirror with wavy lines will fit into the hallway’s modern design.

In many hallways there is little free space, the front door is inconveniently located, a lot of furniture and necessary interior items, poor lighting.As a rule, in such rooms often there is no room for a mirror. But all these problems are easily solved if you choose the right model. Today, very often people resort to the help of specialists in the selection of furniture, interior items and accessories.

In addition, in recent years have become very common mini-hallways, dressing table or trellis, in which there are already mirrors, ideally suited to the style of furniture. Mirror interior items can also be made with various additions, for example, with a pedestal for small things, with a shoebox, with a hanger and hooks for clothes and accessories, with facets.

A properly selected mirror can smooth too bright and defiant walls. To do this, hang the piece of furniture on the side that you want to muffle. In any case, a competent and responsible approach can solve every question. For example, a mirror in a baguette, which is mounted on a wall or pier glass, looks quite stylish, expands the space and does not take up much space.In addition, these things are relatively inexpensive.

In order for the mirror to perform all its functions and become the decoration of the interior, it is necessary to choose the right location. The main thing when installing a mirror is to have enough space in front of it so that you can freely come in, get dressed and look at your own reflection. Experts do not recommend hanging a mirror opposite the door. It is best to install the piece of furniture on the wall, perpendicular to the entrance opening. An exception may be too small hall with a narrow corridor. If in a hall there is such luxury as a window, then it is recommended to place a mirror opposite to it. In this case, the hall will be much lighter.

After the optimum location is chosen, it is necessary to start installation. If the mirror has loops or metal hooks on the back side, then it is necessary to drive into the wall suitable fasteners and hang the interior item.

In the modern world, home-made interior items are very much appreciated. Mirror frames are no exception and, with skill, can be a real masterpiece. The self-framed frame has a lot of advantages: unlimited choice of size, pattern, pattern, design, texture and material. It is possible to decorate an interior item in such a way so that it fits perfectly with the decor of the hallway. Ideas can be completely different, which depend directly on desire and fantasy, but the main rule of decoration is don't overdo it.

In order to decorate and decorate the frame, it is best to use one type of material. Otherwise, difficulties may arise with the connection, incompatibility of structures, weight and unsuccessful appearance.

In the hallway almost never windows with natural light, therefore, for the arrangement of the room requires a variety of lamps. Especially it concerns the correct functioning of mirrors.

The ideal option is when there are several different appliances in the lobby, and one or two of them should be located directly next to the mirror.In the hallway, you can use any lamp, but it is necessary to take into account that all devices match the area of ​​the room and its style.

In most cases, it is recommended to use the backlight in the following forms:

• Recessed spotlights that are mounted on the surface of mirrors. This light does not blind the eyes and does not require electrical outlets. Most often, models with built-in lamps have a beautiful and stylish decor that gives space some kind of magic, like candles.
• Sconce located on the sides of the mirror or above it. Such artificial lighting is considered soft, warm and diffused, gives the hallway comfort and makes it more spacious.
• Floor lamp in the presence of a large amount of free space.
• Swivel spots that can be directed to the mirror as convenient.
• LED tape. Basically, they have only a decorative function and can decorate any mirror. Tapes are fairly easy to install, economical in electricity consumption and, when properly used, are considered durable.

Feng Shui in the interior of the corridor pays special attention to the mirrors, and this is not surprising. After all, if you believe the eastern practice, everything that is reflected in the mirrors is multiplied in a person’s life. Wise men recommend placing in the hallway round mirrors that hold positive energy and do not release it outside the apartment.

In addition, the circle is considered a symbol of harmony and peace of mind. But a bedside table with a built-in mirror or a console, on the contrary, can bring bad energy to a person’s life. It is best to use small shelves for storing trifles instead of commodes and other massive items.

There is also a controversial proposition that the mirror, which is immediately opposite the door, reflects negative external energy and does not let it into the house.

The mirror is one of the most mysterious objects, causing a huge amount of controversy and reasoning. A superstitious person always attaches special importance to him. To date, there are a large number of different signs associated with mirrors in the house, but should one blindly believe in such signs or consider everything to be fiction, each person decides for himself:

• According to legend, the most successful place in the hallway for a large mirror is the wall opposite the front door. This location collects the energetics entering the apartment or house and increases well-being.
• When two mirrors are installed opposite each other, rivalry is created which negatively affects the person. He gets tired, lethargic, empty, powerless. In addition, such a mirror corridor can cause unclean forces in the real world.

In addition to the location, there are common signs regarding mirrors. For example, if the interior has become stained, you should immediately get rid of it and get a new one.Superstitious people regard the sudden indelible spots as a sign that a large amount of negative energy has accumulated in the mirror. In order not to accumulate negative energy and get rid of previous reflections, it is recommended to regularly wipe the mirror.

Each case is suited to different mirrors in harmony with the surroundings:

• In the large and spacious corridor you can install stylish mirrors in the whole wall. Such items will show a person in his entire height and further increase the area. It should be noted that wall mirrors are allowed to hang in such a way that the person looking at them will seem proportionate. To do this, you need to install a mirror so that its upper half is farther from the surface than the bottom.

• For an elongated and narrow hall, designers advise also to look at the mirrors in the entire wall. It is worth noting that such an interior item requires time-consuming daily care, otherwise it will lose all its functions and initial appearance.

• An actual option in recent times is considered a mirror finish.For example, it can be a wall tile with a reflective surface, which is installed in a staggered manner with ordinary material or ceiling mirror panels that perform a decorative function. An original option for the corridor will be an ornament of mirrors of various types and sizes, but made in the same style. The main thing - to choose the right electric lighting and decor.

• You can also make bold design solutions and arrange the mirror surface on several walls. In this case, you need to know the measure, otherwise, instead of the original and functional room, you will get a looking-glass with a large number of reflections.

• It also happens that in the hallway several styles are combined at once. In this case, in order not to miscalculate, you can choose extravagant and unique products. In addition, you should pay special attention to the finishing of the entrance door, which should be at least minimally combined with a mirror.

• Models of mirrors, hanging on strong ropes look quite original and resemble works of art in museums.

• In a spacious and bright room, an interior item in a mirror frame will be an excellent option, and a large wooden frame will be able to add even more solidity to the rich interior of the hall.

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