Double the delight and visual pleasure of any room with a mirrored wall! In my book, Pearls of Palm Beach, the “Irish House” chapter opens with this stunning view of the regally designed front hall. The mirrored wall heightens the experience for guests to admire the elegant painting of The State Ballroom, Dublin Castle, c. 1845 by F. J. Davis. It sets the scene for one of the largest privately-owned collections of Irish Art.
Mirrors can be used for a myriad of creative applications! They add sparkle to any space, and historically were used to double the reflection of candlelight before electricity.
Here are a few “mirror” design ideas to enhance your interiors.
Think about mirroring your ceiling in the dining room, adding a touch of unexpected glamour. Guests will love the reflection of the chandelier lights, along with candlelight on the dining room table.
In my Palm Beach book, the “Irish House” features a mirrored ceiling. It amplifies the beauty of the rich cerulean-blue hallway, adding to its sophistication and intrigue.
Small spaces are expanded with mirrored walls. While renovating our c.1803 Fox Hall, I mirrored the wall behind the sink, floor to ceiling, in our tiny bathroom. Even though it appears that we have “two loos,” the mirrored walls offer a marvelous illusion of space, and it also serves as a dressing mirror for me!
When in France, you may discover and be enchanted by how artwork is hung on top of a mirror. This technique gives depth to both the art and the mirror.
The L’Espadon dining room at the Ritz Hotel in Paris features three splendidly mirrored areas, each with artwork. The curtains add to the drama; it appears the artwork is floating in the window.
Another unique idea is to hang a decorative mirror atop a mirrored wall for a “double the reflection” illusion of depth and interest. HERE is a little video for you to see both mirrors in this room.
An antique Venetian mirror is hung on top of the mirrored wall in our bathroom in Petite Fox, Palm Beach. There are actually two Venetian mirrors in our bathroom!
Add a mirrored backsplash behind your bar shelves to create additional sparkle to your crystal glasses.
Install trellis-woodwork over a mirrored wall as shown in our dining room in Petite Fox, Palm Beach, for a wonderfully unique decorative element.
Instead of using glass panes in a door, specify mirrored panes for a magical and glamorous aesthetic, especially on a wardrobe closet door. I used this technique in my dressing room at Fox Hall in Farmington, CT and adore the finished look.
One of the salons at the Ritz Hotel in Paris features elegantly appointed mirrored doors.
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