The hallway space is the “calling card” of the house. Therefore, it should look harmonious and spacious. Visually make the room larger, help fill it with light. The selection of such products involves a number of skills - from assessing the quality of the model to correctly taking into account the location and style of the home interior.
Even in the smallest hallway, as a rule, there is a place for a mirror.
Even a small product is capable of introducing an element of space zoning due to the specifics of reflection. The layout of the rest of the furniture depends on which part this piece of furniture is in.
A large mirror that covers almost the entire wall greatly enlarges the space, making it airy.
The practical side of placing a model in the hallway is that any of the household members, leaving the house or returning, can quickly assess their appearance. From the form the product depends on the style of the room. Often use retro design.
Classic frames wonderfully ennoble the space, make it sophisticated and solid.
Hallway interior design ideas with mirrors
Popular forms mirrors that are placed in the hallway:
- P rectangular;
- O roll;
- K are round.
In some houses you can see products of original forms - modular. They are suitable for modern apartments with an eclectic style, loft or high-tech.
In the baguette workshop, you can order a carved frame. Casting or handmade forging is also in demand. Large mirror in a massive, but elegantly executed frame looks especially stylish. In general, it is better to prefer a product in a frame - wood, metal openwork or cast.
It looks more interesting and complete, and there is no need to be afraid that over time, chips will appear from careless handling.
If you plan to arrange this piece of furniture in a room decorated in style hi-tech, then strict angular shapes will do.
The product can be supplemented with mini-lights on top or along the perimeter.
Full reflective surface the wall looks great in small square or narrow hallways. Sometimes, instead of ordinary doors in dressing rooms, doors with a similar coating are made. Design models can be completed with a drawing, print or applique.
The use of huge wall-to-wall mirrors and built-in wardrobes with mirrored doors is an effective solution that helps to visually expand the space.
The space is enlarged by a series of mirrors arranged in such an order that the illusion of a corridor repeatedly reflecting the atmosphere arises.It is not recommended to completely decorate the hallway with mirrors. The optimal allowable area for this is half of the space, decorated in any of the design variations.
How to choose a mirror for the hallway?
Shape selection products depend on the size of the entrance room and the style of furnishings. For built-in wardrobes, the ideal would be the neighborhood of simple rectangular mirrors 2/3 or ¾ of the wall height.
You can combine it with furniture, or order a design with a mirrored panel.
Oval models look good in classic interiors. By placing large mirror , you need to take care of the reliability of the fasteners. Since most of the hallways are small, it is easy to touch a poorly attached product and break it. Many apartments still have a dressing table.
They can be ennobled by changing the curbstone or supplementing them with lamps of interesting shape.
For models that are hung on the wall , a good connecting base is needed. It is best to "put" the mirror panel on a special adhesive, and then reinforce it with special fasteners. This is a recommendation for placing frameless models. Mirrors, design which has massive additions, fastened on reinforced hooks. Sometimes the models are set separately, slightly tilted, and not attached.
They are stable due to their weight.
When choosing, you need to focus on the quality of the product. There should be no chips on the mirror. A surface with irregularities indicates a defect in production. Check the reflection - it should be natural, not distorting the proportions of the face and body, not changing the real colors.
Clarity is also significant - cloudy spots, inclusions are unacceptable.
It is important to assess the condition of not only the front, but also the back of the model, since imperfections invisible at once can result in a short service life of the mirror. Purple amalgam indicates poor quality of the model. Choose mirrors with green or light green backs that are absolutely smooth.
The store must have a certificate for the product. Do not be lazy to ask the seller.
How to choose a place to install the mirror?
- The size of the room dictates the options for installing mirrors.
So, a narrow corridor can be expanded by decorating one wall with reflective panels.
- For hallways furnished in a classic style , in addition to a large mirror, add additional ones.
They are decorative and harmonize the space.
- If the ceiling is low, then you can decorate it with mirrored tiles - the room will immediately seem taller.A one-piece panel with built-in lights will also look interesting.
The best shapes for ceiling tiles are square and rectangular.
- Some homeowners like in-between mirror panels.
They seem to evenly delimit the wall vertically.
- In large hallways with fitted wardrobe rooms, the entrance doors to this room serve as reflective surfaces. They can be decorated with a pattern, have matte or impervious inserts.
Such panels look very interesting, and also fulfill their practical role.
- Single mirrors are usually located to the right or left of the entrance. This is done for convenience.
When entering or leaving an apartment, you need to quickly take a look at your appearance.
- Large mirrors should not be placed, as well as a dresser opposite the door.
This is necessary so that the illusion of an outsider presence at the entrance to the house does not arise.
- A medium-sized product should be placed so that the face is fully visible + 10-20 cm from above. A low dressing table is best placed in the bedroom.
In the hallway, it is better to purchase a mirror that can be hung at the desired level.
What kind of upholstered furniture to put in the hallway with mirrors?
It is necessary to furnish the hallway based on the parameters of the room. If it is large, then it is quite possible to arrange a soft, narrow sofa or armchair here. It is better to put them next to the bedside table for the phone. Mini-stools with upholstered seats or a square ottoman would be appropriate shape ... If the mirror is oval or round, then it is important not to allow an excess of streamlined structures in the setting.
For classic interiors, mirrors in beautiful carved frames are suitable.
Interiors in modern style suggest strict pieces of furniture. In this case, you can get by with chairs (without a back). A small bench will be handy for placing a bag, umbrella or documents before leaving the house.
Upholstered furniture does not spoil the wall if it comes into contact with it, therefore it is more practical.
What to choose from cabinet furniture?
The variety of cabinet furniture for the hallway, with which mirrors would be combined, is huge. Full reflective panel the wall looks great with wardrobes. They can be with or without modules. Simple shape models look harmonious against the background of single or multi-level structures.The mirror can be built-in or contained in a set with a cabinet and side narrow cabinets up to the ceiling.
Options with one-piece panel and reflective inserts are available.
Furnished in retro style (chest of drawers, carved bookcases) mirrors look organicallyin bronze and gilded frames.Small hallways are best equipped with custom-made furniture. So you will avoid a discrepancy between the dimensions of the objects and the area of the room.
Reflective models are also easier to match with custom-built wardrobes and cabinets.
What can be used as bright accents?
Design a hallway with mirrors can be complemented with accents in the form of colored inserts. Room decoration must be thought out in advance. It is important to focus on two or three leading shades, not allowing any of them to prevail. Since the space is usually not too large, it is better to refuse too bright colors - for example, red. This is because the mirror will double the "flashy spot".
Give preference to calm tones in the style of your choice.
In addition to inserts, the wall can be delimited with the right wallpaper or finishes, while reflection further expands the space.In addition to color solutions, you can also use light accents. The directionality of lamps, their symmetrical or asymmetrical arrangement, their various types will also help to create a "play of reflections" of existing surfaces.
Longitudinal division into two parts visually enlarges the room.
The reflection will be clearer, more detailed, if you place small lamps around the perimeter. A mirrored ceiling will increase the volume of the area if you make several spotlights on it. Hanging appliances, wall sconces and a floor lamp can be used (if space permits). For decoration, use the means at hand.
Mirrors look interesting surrounded by photographs or paintings, where the reflective surface is in the center.
If the product was bought without a frame, then you can make your own bright edge. To do this, use paint (gold, silver, bronze, copper), cloth, foil, or other soft material that can be used to frame the mirror. You can also make an original frame to order.The mirror itself is an accent, since it has a number of properties that change space.
Therefore, you need to position it correctly, and only then choose where to place the rest of the furniture.
VIDEO: 50 options for the location of mirrors in the hallway.
Like most other furnishings, it has multiple tasks. Firstly, before leaving the house, it is advisable to evaluate not only the contents of the purse, but also your own appearance: what if something was forgotten? Secondly, a mirror is the easiest way to increase the illumination of a small and often closed room, and without spending a single extra kW. Thirdly, one should not discount the ability of the mirror surface to visually expand the room.
Even a cursory glance at fashionable interiors gives a clear understanding: large mirrors are in fashion. The rectangular socket, in which the reflection of the face and the tie can hardly fit, is no longer satisfied with anyone. The mirror should be as large as possible.
- Floor mounted mirror - this option came from where everything that should be fixed to the wall - paintings, photos, and even shelves in some cases, is installed on the floor and leaned against the wall. Now this technique is popular in all styles: especially in its modern processing, modernism, minimalism, Scandinavian and so on.
The height of the mirror must be high enough to reflect the person. At the same time, a model with a large width still retains the shape of a rectangle elongated upward. The frame design determines the style. So, for loft and classics it is a strict wooden frame without any decorations, for Art Nouveau - patterned, for neo-baroque - edging with a pair of "carved" rosettes, covered with silver paint.
- Floor-mounted mobile is a mirror in a frame, but installed on its own frame support. The larger such a mirror, the better, but for large dimensions it is desirable to abandon the peculiarity of this solution: the traditional design assumes the ability of the mirror to rotate. This option comes from rustic styles and looks most harmonious in interiors, or ethno. The shape of the mirror is rectangular or oval. At this value, complex configurations are best avoided.
- Mirror wall - if the hallway is small, and there is no possibility to place the floor model, then the entire wall can serve as a mirror. The solution is popular in large halls, but in small halls it effectively solves the third function - visually expanding the space. In this case, the wall of the wardrobe, and the swing door, and the wall itself can act as a wall. Mirrors of this size are most often decorated, while trying to ensure that the decorative elements divide the surface into vertical elements.
- Another way is to divide into rhombuses, as if the mirror were composed of several fragments. The size is selected based on the area of the hallway: the smaller it is, the more rhombic figures should be in area. Borders can be drawn in an elementary way or highlighted with pasted ones.
- Another trend is characteristic of minimalist styles - horizontal mirrors. They are rather narrow horizontally. Frames are strict or absent. The need to see the reflection at least half is solved in a peculiar way: 2-3 narrow mirrors are placed on the wall one above the other.
The most promising options for manual decoration are mirrored walls and sashes. Mobile floorboards are rarely decorated.
This video contains photos with all sorts of techniques for decorating and designing mirrors for the hallway with your own hands:
Hallway mirror design and many photos
The easiest way to change the design is to frame the frame. Moreover, the matter is not limited to changing the color: you can give it a different shape, you can change the texture, you can paste over it with a variety of objects - from buttons and rhinestones to fur pom-poms and tree branches.
It is somewhat more difficult, but also much more interesting, to decorate the mirror surface itself. There are also an inconceivable number of ways.
The following video will tell you how to make an unusual mirror for the corridor from ... buckwheat and keys:
Patterns
Stained glass and acrylic paints are used for painting on a mirror surface. Both types adhere well to the glass surface, do not spread and retain their color brightness for a long time. The first option is more often used to create stained-glass windows, but the second one is painted on the surface. Flowers, butterflies, human images, floral or abstract designs - whatever.
Of course, with artistic talent and the ability to handle a brush, decorating turns into a pleasant pastime. But if the watercolor brush was last used in a fifth grade drawing lesson, you should use a stencil.
In fact, this is a pattern that is cut out of paper. Then the piece is laid on a mirror surface and the slots are filled with paint. The resulting image can be either one- or multi-color.
More experienced craftswomen can use more sophisticated techniques, for example, spot painting.
- For this, the edges - a frame or area, are painted with dark acrylic paint. The layer should be thick, so the staining is repeated 5-6 times.
- Light paint is not used, as it does not create a contrast with the mirror surface, and the pattern will partially merge.
- The paint layer is opened twice with varnish.
- Then the paint is cut with a scalpel, forming an ornament. You can make a stencil with a floral pattern and cut with it - along the contour of each hole. Coating strips do not always come off easily, so cut carefully. The edges are trimmed with a scalpel.
- Then on the edge of the ornament, the contour and on the paint layer, dots are applied - drops of silver and mother-of-pearl stained glass contour, for example. Large and small dots draw the middle of the color, the outlines of the petals, dew on the leaves, and so on - it all depends on your own imagination.
The base layer may not be one-color, but include several shades. Then the painting will be brighter and more colorful.
Photo of patterns on the mirrors in the hallway
Stained glass
Stained-glass windows are somewhat different from ordinary painting: each element of the drawing is outlined here with a contour. The latter imitates the metal outline, which in real stained-glass windows holds the colored glass elements together. When painting, a special paint is used for this - a contour. Its color imitates metal - black, gold, silver.
- At the first stage, a drawing is created. An ornament or image is drawn on a thin sheet of paper or even old paper wallpaper of the appropriate size. The drawing must be in real scale.
- Then, copy paper is placed on the surface of the mirror - all or a section, and a sheet with the image is fixed on top. The drawing is pushed through. An ornament imprint is obtained on the mirror surface.
- The outlines are outlined with the selected contour and left to dry - for a day or overnight.
- Each element is filled with paint of the selected color.
The paints can be mixed and thinned to achieve the desired shade. You can emphasize individual contours using the point technique.
Photos of stained glass windows and drawings on mirrors in the hallway
Stained glass on gold 
Flowers 
Flowers 
Irises 
Fishes 
Lily 
Palm trees 
Roses 
Rhombuses 
Grape
Matte pattern
Matting is one of the most popular methods for decorating mirrors or large mirrors. But if in production they use processing with abrasive particles and are quite complex, then at home they use a special abrasive paste. It acts somewhat differently, in fact, it is an etching of the mirror, but it can create a matte surface.
- First, they create a sketch: they draw an image or transfer the finished image onto a sheet of self-adhesive paper.
- Then the stencil is glued to the mirror. To do this, the sketch is fixed on one side with tape, and on the other, a part of the substrate is carefully trimmed. The sticky end of the paper is fixed to the edge of the mirror and continues to gently remove the backing as it is removed, pressing the paper against the surface.
- The glued pattern is pressed several times with a roller so that the paper lies tightly, without bubbles and wrinkles. Then remove the mounting film from the stencil.
- All open areas that must remain shiny are covered with waterproof paper, plastic wrap or something similar.
- The matting paste is first applied in fragments to the paper, next to the slots in the stencil, and then quickly spread with a spatula over the pattern.
- After 15 minutes, the dried paste is removed and collected in a container - it is used more than once. Rinse the mirror with water and remove the stencil.
The video below will tell you how to arrange a mirror in the hallway with your own hands using matting and stencils:
Drywall
From drywall, you can practically single-handedly create an interior partition, an arch, and a multi-level ceiling. One of the options for its use is plasterboard niches with mirrors.
In the hallway, they are formed in different ways: the reason, of course, is in the area of this room.
- A niche in the partition - appears when one of the interior walls is replaced with a much lighter and thinner partition. To make the structure even more airy, niches are formed in it. Traditionally, the latter are used for shelves or lamps. However, with no less success, you can place a mirror in a niche.
If the mirror is the only one, its size should be impressive, but at the same time it should not reach the floor or ceiling - there should be a feeling of a volumetric frame. You can do otherwise: fill several niches with mirrors, alternating them with through niches in a certain order. The effect can be emphasized by installing lighting in niches.
- With a small area of the hallway, a paradoxical option is implemented: they perform a volumetric structure of drywall in the form of an irregular geometric figure, but always elongated in height. The mirror is long and rather narrow, fixed on the box. Such an element visually removes the rest, most of the wall, making the hall more voluminous than it really is.
- Plasterboard box around the mirror is popular in minimalist styles. It is mounted in the usual way - a frame is made of a metal profile and sheathed with sheets, and a mirror is fixed inside the resulting niche. Backlighting is a must, even if the niche is not deep.
In all cases, the plasterboard structure acts as an architectural element and is not additionally decorated. If you wish, you can decorate the mirror surface with painting.
Mirror in a plasterboard niche
Decorating the mirror so that it becomes a real decoration of the hallway is not only a feasible task, but also very pleasant. With the help of paints, paste, pieces of colored glass and beads, you can turn the mirror surface into a real little miracle, a fairy tale from childhood. And it's easy to do.
A mirror is not only a necessary item in the hallway that has functions, but also a decoration. A properly selected mirror can give a special charm to a room, and it can also visually enlarge a small space and convey bright saturated shades of walls, furniture, ceilings, flooring.
Peculiarities
Mirrors in living quarters have a large number of purposes and features. The most important and direct purpose of a mirror is, of course, reflection. People are always picky about their appearance, and a mirrored piece of furniture helps to notice and correct the image in time. In addition, the mirror can expand the space, create visual volume, correct minor and significant flaws in the furnishings, become a bright accent of the interior and even change the color palette.
Competently similar models in a frame or baguette give airiness, lightness and sophistication, and the corridor, made in white or cream color, becomes even cleaner and lighter. If the rays of the sun fall from the rooms on the mirror in the hallway, then the room will be illuminated with soft and transparent natural light. Mirrored interior items along the entire length of the wall never weigh down the image of the hallway.
A large number of configurations and locations of the mirror allows you to give the room a peculiar and unique look.
Views
Modern mirrors have a fairly large assortment for every taste and are divided by shapes, sizes and frame materials. ... They are also of the following types:
- Outdoor. Interior items that are always framed and stand on various stable stands. They are quite mobile, they can be regularly moved from place to place and even hidden in the closet if necessary. Such interior items are used both in large rooms and in small ones.
- Tabletop. Mirrors that are placed on the surface of the table, cabinets with drawers, cupboards, corner hallways. They are rather inconvenient and small for the hall. They are mainly used in conjunction with large models.
- Wall mounted. Such mirrors can be with a designer or regular frame, as well as do without it. Mirrored interior items for the hallway are produced with shelves, hooks and other various additions. They can be both vertical and horizontal. With a shortage of free space in the hall, many install horizontal wall mirrors, which, in addition to the main function, also increase the wall on which they hang, but also significantly reduce the height of the ceiling.
- Included in furniture designs. Most often, the mirror surface is built into cabinet doors and has all the same functions and features as a floor, table or wall object.
Forms
Today you can buy a mirror of absolutely any shape, which plays an important role in appearance. The most popular in the world of design are interior items with a square or rectangular shape.
If the hallway is made in an original style, it is recommended to pay attention to irregular and non-standard forms of mirrors that will complement and decorate the interior, for example, a "wave", "star" or a model in the shape of a porthole.
An interesting option is considered to be a round or oval shape. With a certain frame and design, such items will create the effect of windows, which are so lacking in most hallways.
Today, in any specialized workshop, you can order an individual item for every taste, geometric shape and wallet. For example, mirrors in the form of a cloud, an eight, a silhouette of a man or a couple in love can become beautiful and original decorations in the hall. It is worth noting that the more complex and intricate the shape of the mirror, the simpler and more concise the frame should be.
Dimensions (edit)
The size of the mirrors must be selected depending on the area of the hallway, and it is also worth relying on the amount of furniture in the hall. Indeed, for example, in a cluttered room it is very difficult to fit a volumetric mirror. The classic option can be considered a large vertical mirror, which occupies a separate free wall. Similar options are used in spacious hallways with high ceilings.
If the hall has a low ceiling, then a mirrored piece of furniture will depress the space even more.
Small wall mirrors perform the same function as massive ones, but do not clutter up small rooms. The main thing is that they are in full growth. The minimum standard dimensions for a mirror in the hallway are considered to be 30 * 40 cm. In them you can see only the upper part of the body to the chest, but they fit well into any interior. Miniature models are almost always made in an original frame, with lighting and additional elements. Interior items with dimensions of 40 * 60 cm allow you to see the body up to the waist, and with a size of 60 * 120 cm you can already see a person in full growth.
Materials (edit)
You can choose absolutely any material for framing the mirror, based on the design of the corridor, your own taste and preferences. Frames can be either a familiar design made of wood, high-quality plastic or metal, or a unique one made of expensive fabric, stucco, mosaic and other things.
Hallway style
A functional decor item must necessarily harmoniously fit into any style of the room, therefore, before choosing a mirror, you must pay attention to the design of the hallway. Frame shades should be purchased such that harmoniously combine with furniture and hall accessories:
- Classic style. The ideal option would be mirrors in three-dimensional frames made of wood or metal. You can choose gilding or original forged models with twisted patterns.
- High tech. An interior item can be in a plastic or metal frame without pretentiousness, drawings and decor.
- Modern. A simple-shaped mirror without any frame is suitable for this style.
- Country style. You can pick up a small decorative mirror in an unusual volumetric wood frame. It is best if the shape of the frame is special, for example, in the form of sun rays.
- Retro. Probably the best option for retro style would be a mirrored object with a patina or with an old frame. You can also take a closer look at forged frames.
- For avant-garde interiors, black or steel frames are best.
- Ecostyle. An unusual option for eco-style will be a frame made of bamboo branches.
- An asymmetric oval mirror or with wavy lines will fit into the modern design of the hallway.
How to choose?
In many hallways there is little free space, the entrance door is inconveniently located, a lot of furniture and necessary interior items, poor lighting. As a rule, in such rooms there is often no room left for installing a mirror. But all these problems can be easily solved if you choose the right model. Today very often people resort to to the help of specialists in the choice of furniture, interior items and accessories.
If for some reason this is not possible, then the mirror can be purchased in the store or ordered from the workshop yourself. Considering the color scheme of the hallway, the size and its style, it will not be difficult.
In addition, recently, mini-hallways, dressing tables or trellises have become very common, in which there are already mirrors that are ideally suited to the style of furniture. Mirrored interior items can be made with various additions, for example, with a cabinet for small items, with a shoe rack, with a hanger and hooks for clothes and accessories, with a facet.
A well-chosen mirror can smooth out overly bright and defiant walls. To do this, you need to hang the piece of furniture on the side that you want to muffle. In any case, a competent and responsible approach can solve any issue. For example, a mirror in a baguette, which is mounted on a wall or dressing table, looks quite stylish, expands the space and does not take up much space. Plus, these things are relatively inexpensive.
How to hang correctly?
In order for the mirror to perform all its functions and become an interior decoration, it is necessary to choose its location correctly. The main thing when installing a mirror is to have enough space in front of it so that you can freely walk up, dress and look at your own reflection. Experts do not recommend hanging a mirror in front of the door. It is best to install the piece of furniture on a wall perpendicular to the entrance opening. An exception may be a hall that is too small with a narrow corridor. If in the hallway there is such a luxury as a window, then the mirror is recommended to be placed in front of it. In this case, the hall will be much brighter.
After choosing the optimal location, you should proceed with the installation. If the mirror has hinges or metal hooks on the back, then you need to drive suitable fasteners into the wall and hang the piece of furniture.
The light small mirror can be mounted on any smooth surface using a special tool: "liquid nails" for mirrors.
Registration
In the modern world, homemade interior items are very much appreciated. Frames for mirrors are no exception and, with skill, can become a real masterpiece. A self-designed frame has many advantages: an unlimited choice of size, pattern, pattern, design, texture and material. You can decorate the piece of furniture in such a way that it perfectly matches the decor of the hallway. Ideas can be completely different, which depend directly on desire and imagination, but the main rule for decorating is do not overdo it.
In order to decorate and decorate the frame, it is best to use one type of material. Otherwise, there may be difficulties with connection, incompatibility of structures, weight and poor appearance.
Lighting
There are almost never windows with natural light in the hallway, therefore, various lamps are needed to equip the room. This is especially true for the correct functioning of the mirrors.
It is considered ideal when there are several different electrical appliances in the hall, and one or two of them should be located directly next to the mirror. You can use any lamp in the hallway, but it should be borne in mind that all devices correspond to the area of the room and its style.
- Recessed spotlights that are mounted on the surface of mirrors. This light does not dazzle the eyes and does not require an electrical outlet. Most often, models with built-in lamps have a beautiful and stylish decor that gives the space a kind of magic, like candles.
- Sconces located on the sides of the mirror or above it. Such artificial lighting is considered soft, warm and diffused, gives the hallway coziness and makes it more spacious.
- Floor lamp where there is a lot of free space.
- Swivel spots that can be directed to the mirror as conveniently.
- LED strips. Basically, they have only a decorative function and can decorate any mirror. The belts are quite easy to install, economical in energy consumption and, if used correctly, are considered durable.
It is important to note that with the right choice of lighting items, you can not only make the hallway bright and light, but also get rid of many of the imperfections of the room. For example, if you install a sconce in front of a mirror, then thanks to the reflective rays, the room will appear wider and more iridescent.
Feng Shui
Feng Shui in the interior of the corridor pays special attention to the mirrors, and this is not surprising. After all, if you believe the eastern practice, everything that is reflected in the mirrors, then multiplies in a person's life. Sages recommend placing round mirrors in the hallway, which retain positive energy and do not let it out outside the apartment.
In addition, the circle is considered a symbol of harmony and peace of mind. But a bedside table with a built-in mirror or a console, on the contrary, can bring bad energy into a person's life. It is best to use small shelves for storing small items instead of dressers and other massive items.
According to the laws of feng shui, mirrors cannot be placed immediately opposite the front door, as well as opposite each other, creating a long mirrored corridor. This is because such dispositions attract trouble, absorb positive energy, and banish well-being and happiness.
There is also a contradictory opinion that the mirror, which is located immediately opposite the door, reflects negative external energy and does not let it into the house.
Folk omens
The mirror is one of the most mysterious objects, causing a huge amount of controversy and reasoning. A superstitious person always attaches special importance to him. Today there are a large number of different signs associated with mirrors in the house, but whether it is worth blindly believing in such signs or considering everything as fiction, each person decides for himself:
- According to legends, the most successful place in the hallway for a large mirror is the wall opposite the front door. This arrangement collects the energy entering the apartment or house and increases well-being.
- When two mirrors are installed opposite each other, rivalry is created, which negatively affects a person. He has fatigue, lethargy, emptiness, powerlessness. In addition, such a mirrored corridor is capable of invoking evil spirits into the real world.
It is difficult to argue with the fact that a mirror is one of the most important elements. Its functions are also extremely clear, but in addition to creating a reflection, the mirror surface is capable of or correct some of the imperfections of its geometry... In order for the hallway mirror to combine all these functions and be a real decoration, it is important to choose the right option and find the right place for it.
# 1. Choosing the type of mirror for the hallway
The hallway mirror can be one of the following types:
- wall;
- outdoor;
- an element of furniture or decoration.
Wall mirrors- the most common type of mirrors in the hallway. They can be framed or without a frame, they can be supplemented with a shelf below or other elements. A wall mirror can be vertical or horizontal... The first option is better, because it allows a person to consider himself in full growth. An additional advantage is the ability to make the room visually slightly higher. The main thing is to hang the mirror evenly, otherwise you can get significant deformations in the reflection: if the upper part is located a little further from the wall than the lower one, then in the reflection the person will look somewhat slimmer. This is not bad, but misleading.
Unfortunately, not all hallways have enough space for a large growth mirror, so you often have to be content with small options placed above the bedside tables. As a rule, it is horizontal canvases that have their own advantages. So, they are able to visually expand the wall on which they are located, and therefore, increase the hallway itself.
Floor mirrors must be in the frame and have a stand. They can be easily moved from place to place, change the angle of inclination. This option is often used for spacious hallways, but for the most compact rooms this is an excellent option, because the mirror can be moved at any time.
An interesting option is to place full wall mirror: the expansion of the hallway space is guaranteed, and your image can be seen in the smallest detail. This is a great option for long and narrow hallways, but you will have to regularly take care of such a surface so that it does not lose its qualities.
The mirror can be part and at the same time do an excellent job with their tasks. Often the mirror is located on the cabinet door, becoming part of the finished structure for the hallway. This is a convenient and functional option that will help you save time and space when choosing the right mirror. If it fits in the hallway, then often its doors are made mirrored. In this case, it is important to remember that mirrored doors are less durable than ordinary deaf doors, so you should not lean on them.
Another interesting option is to use mirror finish... It can be, which alternates with the usual, thereby forming an interesting interior, increasing the space and serving as a reflective surface, because a whole canvas can be formed from individual parts. Mirror tiles are rather a decorative technique, since in this case the mirror will not be able to perform a direct function.
No. 2 Shape and size of the mirror
The mirror in the hallway plays not only a purely functional role, but also a decorative one, and with its help you can decorate and highlight this room. The shape of the mirror sheet is of great importance. The most common steel rectangular and square options, but if you want to achieve an interesting effect, then you can opt for a mirror irregular or irregular shape.
They also look very interesting in the hallway round mirrors... Once people believed that mirrors of this shape protect from the evil eye, the teachings of feng shui speaks of their beneficial effect on energy, but if we discard all this, then we get just an interesting and unusual solution. With the right approach, a round mirror will generally look like a window, which is so lacking in the hallway.
As for the size of the mirror, it is better, of course, that it be full-length. But in modern small hallways, there is not always enough space for such an option - it is important to correctly estimate the size of the room in advance in order to understand exactly what size the mirror will fit exactly. The minimum dimensions for a mirror are 30 * 40 cm, with parameters 40 * 60 cm, you can already see yourself up to the waist, and a canvas with a size of 60 * 120 will allow you to see yourself in full growth.
If the hallway is very small, then you can use a horizontal wall mirror or a mobile floor mirror, which, if necessary, can be removed altogether. Also a good option for compact hallways would be ready set of furniture, which includes a wardrobe, a mirror, and all kinds of shelves. You can also use a mirror combined with another element, for example, a shelf for hats, etc.
No. 3. Number of mirrors
The mirror in the hallway does not have to be only one - you can create a whole a composition of mirrors of different sizes and shapes... At the same time, it is important that they are in the same style. You can use mirrors of the same size and place them on different walls so that you can see yourself from all sides before exiting. This technique also allows you to visually expand the boundaries of the hallway. In any case, it is important not to overdo it, because multiple reflections and the looking glass effect will not decorate the room.
No. 4. Mirror style
If there are several mirrors in the hallway, even their different shapes and sizes are allowed. The main thing is that they are made in the same frames to achieve a compositional effect reminiscent of an art gallery. Whatever one may say, the mirror must necessarily be in harmony with the whole space, complement it and fit well into.
So, for classic interiors mirrors in massive wooden or forged frames, in gilded frames with numerous curlicues are suitable. For interior in style or a mirror in a plastic or smooth metal frame is suitable. A pebble, shell or bamboo frame is a great addition nautical style, and the frameless option is suitable for style modern.
No. 5. Correct mirror illumination
Since the entrance hall is in 99% of cases a room without natural light, in order to see yourself in the mirror, it must be properly illuminated. It is desirable that the hallway be not only general, but also local, which would directly illuminated the area near the mirror... A person standing in front of a mirror must be well and evenly lit in order to correctly assess their appearance before going out. To do this, you can use:
- Spotlights;
- symmetrical wall sconces;
- floor lamp;
- swivel lamps (spots).
Correct lighting and placement of mirrors and lamps can correct many of the imperfections in the hallway. So, in a dark narrow corridor, it is enough to hang the lamp on the wall opposite to the mirror, and thanks to its reflection, you will get a hallway close to a square shape, filled with light.
No. 6. Mirror placement
Whatever shape and size the mirror in the hallway is, it is important place it so that there is enough space in front of it... This space is designed so that a person can calmly dress and examine themselves.
It is best to position the mirror surface on a wall perpendicular to the wall c. The location of the mirror directly opposite the front door is not the best solution, because immediately upon entering the apartment you will see a looming reflection in front of you. But there are exceptions: designers allow such a mirror placement, provided that the hallway is very small and the person entering immediately bumps into a wall.
In conclusion
When the size of the mirror and the place for it have been determined, it's time to move on to the most interesting process - the choice of a suitable design option of the required shape and dressed in a frame that matches the style. The scope for imagination is huge, and even from the smallest hallway, you can get a harmonious space thanks to the right choice of the size of the mirror and the place for it.
Any interior detail only looks organic when it performs certain functions. A mirror in the hallway is necessary so that people entering and leaving the house can once again be convinced of the impeccability of their appearance, and, if necessary, can put themselves in order.
For the hallway, a large-sized mirror is usually chosen, since a person must see himself at full height.
Another important function that this object performs is to change the perception of space. If your hallway has an elongated shape, then the arrangement of two mirrors on long walls harmonizes the space, balancing its size. In addition, this detail greatly decorates the room and complements the interior.
Types of mirrors for the hallway
A mirror of a non-standard shape will look especially creative. Today, there are many unusual design options and shapes for this item.
It's time to move away from the old rectangular or oval standard frames. Modern fashion provides a large selection of shapes:
- eight;
- rhombus;
- cloud;
- silhouette of a man;
- rectangular with beveled edges.
You can make an individual order and realize your desires in terms of decorating a mirror interior. If there are two mirrors, and they are located opposite each other, the forms in the form of silhouettes of a young man and a girl will become an exclusive solution.
The large size of the hallway allows you to roam your fantasies and decorate the walls with prints, photographs, engravings. Separate accents in the form of small mirrors will brighten the room. The triptych will look stylish.
Large hallway mirror
The large mirror looks great in the lobby. This design technique visually expands the space. A horizontal volumetric mirror visually raises the ceiling, and a vertical one expands the room.
Mirrors with shelves
In a large hallway, furniture can be positioned as you like. If the corridor is small, choose a mirror model with shelves. This accessory is multifunctional and practical.
The placement of the shelves depends on the model. In a comfortable small hallway, it is more appropriate to place small square or round mirrors with 2-3 shelves. A mirror with shelving will also do.
Mirror and style
An important issue is the design of the general appearance of the hallway. There are several ways to fit a mirror into it. It can be fixed in the traditional way with self-tapping screws, suspended from a rope. A wooden panel as a base will emphasize the naturalness of the material and create an atmosphere of restraint and laconicism.
The style of the frame should match the overall direction of the interior. Undoubtedly, massive frames with a three-dimensional pattern are not suitable for minimalism, and modernity does not accept ethnic motifs depicted on the frame or on the mirror itself.
The classics can be especially sophisticated if part of the mirror is slightly aged using various techniques. For the Mediterranean version, a frame made of lacquered seashells or sea stones is suitable.
It is rare for a mirror to occupy the entire wall space. Often it forms part of a wardrobe or is located on a nightstand. This is very convenient, because it has everything you need to fix your hair, hang your bag, put on your gloves.
Taking into account all the nuances of mirror design in the interior of the hallway will help create a unique and distinctive individual style that creates a good mood.
Mirror decor
It is customary to decorate the mirror surface with various accessories. Near it, you can hang photos of relatives or idols, choose a model with an interesting frame, refine the mirror with beautiful cords and weaves. After all, the home atmosphere as a whole depends on the correct frame of the mirror.
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Mirrors in the interior of the hallway. Photo
