- Mirrors are often used to make rooms look larger. They reflect the space and can make a room look and feel twice the size. When walls become covered with furniture and pictures, doors become the next best place to hang mirrors. While backs of doors are typically used for dressing mirrors, there are a number of creative ways that can be utilized for decorating doors with mirrors.
- Continue with the dressing room concept by hanging a full-length framed mirror on the back of a door. A tall narrow mirror can provide a sense of slimming confidence while reflecting an entire outfit. Decorate the outside rim of the mirror with stickers that lighten up the mood. Use flowers and colors to brighten up a mood when dressing. Take advantage of both sides of a door for purposes of checking out an outfit before leaving the house. The different lighting and distance from the mirror gives perspective.
- Feng Shui is the ancient art of Chinese placement and can revitalize a tired environment with energy. Mirrors are used in Feng Shui to direct positive energy in a room. Mirrors of any size or shape on a door can provoke flowing energy into the space. A small mirror at eye level will help to bring feelings of contentment. If your door faces the east, the karma produced can affect health and family relationships, according to Feng Shui. If it faces the north, it can help to with career advancement and a healthier work environment.
- Mirrors have long been used as art. They can be painted or made of various colored glass. Mirrors with drawings of celebrities are common and can be found through sites, such as Acclaim Images. Landscapes, animals and sports pictures can be found on mirrors that provide a unique background for decorating a room instead of posters. Beveled mirrors in various colors can add a dramatic effect to a room, while large frames with scrolls and metal designs can help a mirror to lie flat against a door.
- Look for mirrors with frames that complement the décor in a room. Sites, such as The Mirror Lady and More Mirrors, offer a wide variety of choices in shapes, sizes and frames. Consider the room. If the décor is modern, look at the black frames that can be purchased in geometric shapes. An ornate gold toned mirror complements a more traditional room. If a room is stark with square furnishings, consider a big oval mirror to accent the settings and break up the harshness of the space.
