Finding art that truly suits your bathroom can be a challenge requiring a significant investment of both time and money. If you're looking for a smart alternative or for an easy way to complement the art you already own, consider decorating with framed mirrors. Adding mirrors to your bathroom can make the space feel both bigger and brighter. How? It's all about placement.

Make it bigger...

You may have noticed many upscale bars and restaurants with a mirror behind the bar. It's not just there for you to watch yourself and the people behind you. Looking into a mirror instead of a wall gives you a subconscious sensation of being in a larger space, or of looking out a window. Try it out in your own bathroom, and the results will amaze you.

make it brighter...

Think about the location of your mirrors in relationship to light sources. Position a mirror so it reflects the light from a window back into the room. The most direct approach: place it on a wall opposite the window. If you have a window near the corner of your room, you may also want to experiment with creating "double window" effect by placing a mirror on the wall at a 90 degree angle to your real window, reflecting the view from outside.

... and show your style!

Once you've chosen a wall, it's time to think about creating a composition. Consider a mix of different sizes and frames for bigger bathrooms. Placing smaller framed mirrors with the same frame color but different pattern (or reverse) is one way to show your personality rather than having one big mirror. If your style is one mirror, cover a large area with that single mirror. Experiment places to put that mirror to create the illusion of a deeper room.

Framed mirrors can really make a home appear to expand in size and reflect incoming light to make rooms feel airy and full of light. They can also be a great alternative to hanging artwork. Wherever you want to add wall decor but don't feel you have the right piece of art or other decor to place there, consider a mirror as a solution.

Here are some key tips for decorating with mirrors instead of artwork:

Finding the Right Frame: You want to frame your mirror to highlight it but not to overwhelm it. You don't want a small mirror to have a big, bulky frame and you probably don't want a large mirror to have a thin, delicate looking frame. The frame should accent the mirror, making it a highlight of your room when used as an alternative to artwork on the wall.

Location and Size: One of the first steps in choosing the right framed mirror is to decide exactly where you plan to hang it and look at size considerations. Is the mirror meant to hang above a fireplace? Do you want it to reflect a pleasing outdoor view from a window? Do you want to reflect the light fixture on the ceiling to double the apparent light? Look at the space and measure how large the mirror should be for that location. If you are placing the mirror above a sofa, you don't want the mirror to overwhelm the seating, so choose a size about 1/2 to 2/3 the length of the sofa. The same is true if you are choosing a framed mirror for hanging over the fireplace mantel.

Color Scheme: In most cases, you will want the mirror frame to stand out against the wall treatment. If you have light colored walls, your options are endless. If you have a wall treatment with a significant pattern or texture, you might consider a wooden frame that contrasts strongly with the wall colors. You can have metallic accents on your mirror frame is you like no matter what color or type of wood you choose, creating an endless combination of designs to satisfy any setting.

Style: Choose a framed mirror that blends with the overall style of the room. If you have a formal living room, you want a very formal look for your framed mirror but if you have ultramodern or rustic country, you can find a frame that suits that style just as well. Whatever your furnishings and decor you can have a framed mirror that blends well with that style.

Shop our selection of framed mirrors today and get 50% off! To get the right framed mirror to meet your requirements for accenting a room as an art alternative or as a functional mirror, contact us and we can provide you with exactly the custom framed mirror for your needs.