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Mirror Mirror on the Table: Decorating with Mirrored Furniture

Friday, January 7th, 2011

By now, most of us have heard of the “smoke and mirrors” decorating trick to make a room appear more spacious than it really is. But the mirror doesn’t have to necessarily be on the wall in order to accomplish this sleight of hand. One or two pieces of mirrored accent furniture not only will create visual interest in a living room, bedroom, hallway or even the bathroom, but it can also, depending on where it is positioned in, help the room feel a bit more spacious.

The reason why a mirrored accent chest or table can help make a room appear larger is because, like a mirror on the wall, it “throws” light around a room. Especially when the mirrored accent chest is placed across from a doorway or window, mirrored accent furniture creates the illusion of depth. It can also layer a room with even more texture by reflecting the colorful design of an area rug; the pattern of a sofa or arm chair; or the delicate design of a chandelier.

Accent tables and accent chests lend charm to a living room, hallway or den, but mirrored accent furniture pieces add an element of drama and sophistication to the décor. Harkening back to the 1930s, 40s and 50s of Hollywood glamour, a well-placed mirrored accent chest or console cabinet can introduce a chic and stylish secondary focal point into a living space.

Decorating with mirrored furniture can give the décor a touch of romance, particularly in a bedroom. Since accent chests and other types of accent furniture are available in a range of sizes and shapes, choose one with undulating lines to enhance its reflective surfaces to really bring out its romantic nature. It can also provide a room with an extra little splash or sparkle that will reflect your unique style and taste.

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Free Interior Design Advice

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Free Interior Design Advice: Just Ask Nicolette

Hi! My husband and I just got married and bought our first home! I want our bedroom

to have an amazing décor! I would love rich, deep, beautiful colors. Something that

conveys emotion, passion, and happiness! Do you have any ideas?

Thank you!!

Kara M.

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Dear Kara,

Congratulations to you and your new husband! It must be thrilling to be newlyweds in your first home!

I love that you have an excitement for color, so to help you out, I’ve selected some beautiful wall colours by using http://www.benjaminmoore.com’s Personal Colour Viewer, along with some bedroom furnishings to match!

Paint Colors

Colour Combo 1 – Purple and Brown

In Western society, the color purple signifies royalty and wisdom. It is also a sign of creativity, spirituality, and enlightenment. Painting your walls purple will give off a regal, luxurious feeling to your room.

When you select a bold wall color, try to keep your furnishings a bit more neutral. Black goes well with any shade of purple, because it’s such a strong hue, so the black won’t overpower it. You can add silver or chrome accents for a little extra pop.

Hillsdale Hawthorn Black Leather Platform Bed

Black Leather Ottoman Wholesale Interiors Baxton Studio Black Leather Rectangular Bench Ottoman

Throw Pillow Mystic Valley Traders Boheme Wheat Boudoir Pillow

Black Nightstand Powell Z-Bedroom 3-Drawer Nightstand

Adesso Bella Table Lamp in Chrome

Colour Combo 2 – Green and Cream

Green can translate as natural and pure, but also stand for wealth and good luck. It produces a calming affect when looked at, so using it as your bedroom’s paint color will make you feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

A traditional colour combination like green and cream can mix well with rich browns, like mahogany or bronze.

Green is almost considered a neutral because it can go with most colours, so you can choose any accent colour you want – I’ve selected a muted purple decorative pillow or burgundy sheet set.

Modus Santa Barbara Tropical Mahogany Sleigh Bed in Sable

Modus Santa Barbara Two Drawer Nightstand

Bed Bench Stanley Furniture Barbados Mahogany Bed End Bench with Cane

Burgundy Sheet Set

Mystic Valley Traders Cafe Cherry Square Pillow 18 x 18 (but not with the burgundy sheet set a more neutral duvet set would be perfect!)

Lamp Kenroy Home Emilio Bronze Table Lamp with Tan Textured Woven Shade

Colour Combo 3 – Blue and Gold

The color Blue signifies trust, relaxation, sedation, harmony, trust, tranquility, and peace. It represents the ocean and skies, making it a calm, non-threatening, safe colour.

It is ideal for a bedroom because blue is believed to keep the “bad spirits” away.

The regal combination of blue and gold goes wonderfully with espresso tones – black would seem too harsh against the yellow in the gold. Since both hues are very bright, keep your furnishings very neutral.

Try to accent with creams and even gold as well.

Stanley Furniture Toluca Lake Santa Monica Panel Bed