“Mirror, mirror on the wall… Who in the land is the fairest of all?” Now, that reminds us all of the magical mirror that the Queen had in our all-time favorite fable Snow White. While the magical mirror might not be a reality anymore, we often find ourselves standing in front of a mirror and asking it the same question. Yes, a mirror is our best critic and the best judge of the way we look. We don’t even realize how many times in a day we look at ourselves in a mirror. This makes a mirror a very important tool in our homes. Mirrors don’t just serve this basic purpose though. They also add a decorative charm to your home décor. Read further to see how a few mirrors can change the way your home looks and feels.

Decorative mirrors have been used to add aesthetic charm to the interiors of a home since ages. There are various ways in which you can incorporate them to suit any style or theme of interior decoration. Be it a vintage style décor or a contemporary one, a mirror will fit perfectly to make your home look and feel even more beautiful. If you like to go modern with your home decor, an oval beveled mirror is what you would want for your home. This contemporary mirror will add an elegant touch to any interior space be it your bathroom or the hallway.

I always like the retro look and wanted to give my home a retro feel. Mirror panels work best in this theme. I created a mirror wall in my living room as a backdrop for the seating using mirror wall panels. To add a bit of spark to this wall, I added a mirror wall sconce on it. This wall is now a focal point in the room and a perfect match to the retro theme in my home décor.

There is nothing that beats the classy vintage look. You may add a long rectangular vintage mirror in your hallway that will give an illusion of more space, reflect light making your home look brighter and above all, give you that last minute advantage of checking your looks before you walk out to attend a ball! To add a dramatic feel to your vintage-styled home, add a sunburst wall mirror with some framed art work on your living room wall.

Decorative mirrors are a great way to add grandeur and extravagance to your home décor. Whatever theme of home decoration you plan choose, a few mirrors will only make your home look lovelier and more stylish!

Guest Blogger: Nisha