Modern Mirrors

A striking, sleek mirror can significantly improve the appearance of any room. Mirrors are endowed with the ability to be both utilitarian and artful. When selecting a mirror for a room, evaluate what purpose the mirror will serve.

Choose ornate framing or unique fractured styles to add an element of visual interest. Many modern mirrors boast mosaics or arrangements of small piece of glass. These pieces create an interesting reflection and are particularly beautiful in early-morning and dusk light. A modern mirror can be an excellent conversation piece. Guests will appreciate the invitation to see themselves reflected in a piece of art.

A variety of modern mirrors also work well as straight-forward functional pieces in every room of the house. Pick a mirror with a simple, sleek frame for rooms with clean, modern lines and no-nonsense design. A strong frame can unify disparate furniture and decor elements into a cohesive whole. An interesting mirror, fashioned to look like an old-fashioned ship door or porthole, can add an other-worldly feel to a bathroom or guest bedroom.

Modern mirrors can also be used to add a feeling of expansiveness to a small or oddly-sized space. Place a pair of mirrors on facing walls to create the funky visual illusion of infinite space. Use long, lean mirrors to reflect the view from a sliding glass door or double-doors into a great room or home office. Using mirrors in such a fashion adds depth to a room without sacrificing function.