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Mirrors serve a wide variety of purposes, especially in home decorating. Use mirrors not only to view your reflection, but to enhance your home as well. This guide will introduce you to mirrors and how to utilize them.
Mirrors are such a ubiquitous part of life that most people don't give them a second thought. From vanity mirrors that let us see how we look, to safety mirrors that help Read More
Plane mirrors are the most common type used today. They are the flat surfaces found in frames or on our bathroom walls. They are made by painting a sheet of glass with a Read More
Curved, or spherical, mirrors are also known as concave and convex mirrors. Calculations about the images formed by these lenses are based on the assumption that the Read More
A mirror and a bright white piece of paper reflect about the same amount of light: in excess of 90 percent of the light that strike them. The light reflecting from the Read More
Antique mirrors are more than decorative, and you can often find one that goes with your style of furniture. For instance, an Empire style mirror from England would fit Read More
Decorating a room with mirrors is a great way to open up a small space, as they create the illusion that the room is much larger than it actually is. Use large-scale Read More
In ancient times and in the psychic world, looking glasses are significant as portals to the spirit world. While contemporary western society may not place the same value Read More
Decorating the walls in your home with mirrors enhances the size and scope of your rooms. Different decorating styles have specific mirror designs, such as a triple Read More
One of the best ways to maximize light and space is with mirrors. Reflective surfaces will help bounce light around a room, so they're great for making spaces seem brighter Read More
If you are in the process of redecorating your home and need to find decorative mirrors that not only serve a functional purpose, but will also add a dramatic effect to Read More
Creating a headboard with mirrors is a simple craft project that you can complete in more than one way. Assembling a montage of antique framed mirrors in a variety of sizes Read More
One of the most interesting and dramatic decorative arrangements you can make is a wall of mirrors. Big mirrors, little mirrors, round mirrors, rectangle mirrors. Mirrors Read More
Vanity hand mirrors have been used by people since medieval times. They have been popular since the invention of mirrors as a way for people to quickly glance at their Read More
Learn from our expert the importance of using mirrors in feng shui in this free decorating video on using feng shui designs in your home. Read More
If you have ever had a large mirror that was in great shape except for maybe a little nick on a corner, you know the frustration of having to throw it away. If you only Read More
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