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Wall Mirrors-An Essential in Home Decor

Believe it or not, it was one of France's most notorious kings who is credited with first realize the benefits of decorating with wall mirrors. Louis XIV realized that mirrors multiplied the effect of everything (and perhaps most importantly for him, everyone) in a room. Anyone who has seen pictures of, or been fortunate enough to actually visit, the palace he had built at Versailles will know how serious Louis was about decorating with wall mirrors. The famous Hall of Mirrors in the palace is an entire hallway filled with wall mirrors that are approximately 18' tall and 6' wide. Of course the mirrors are actually a collection of a smaller mirrors assembled together to create the stunning effect.

Decorating with wall mirrors is an excellent way to liven up the spaces in your own "palace" as well. It is no secret that the reflective qualities of mirrors add light to any space. The secret to decorating with wall mirrors is location. Placing a wall mirror in a foyer will add light to this traditionally dark space as well as provide you with one last chance to make sure everything is "just right" before heading out into the world. If you position it just right, you can capture sunlight (or simply incandescent light) from an adjoining room. Decorating with wall mirrors can be a simple alternative to other lighting options (of course a nice pendant would really be a good idea out in the foyer, too!).

Another advantage to decorating with wall mirrors is that they seem to make any space seem bigger. While the Palace at Versailles had large wall mirrors running the length of the Hall of Mirrors, placing one at the end of a hallway will make it seem longer and add depth. Decorating with wall mirrors is an excellent way to make any cramped space feel more open and inviting. For a particularly stunning and creative visual effect, try finding a convex mirror to place on your wall. This is a good idea in any room that you burn candles in often but you just have to see the effect for yourself to truly appreciate its effect upon a room!

Decorating with wall mirrors is a fun way to enrich any space and you need not use only larger ones to do so. Grouping a series of smaller wall mirrors together can produce very appealing effects in spaces such as the bedroom or even a guest bathroom. Then, if you place some candles just right, the effects of the flames are multiplied and produce a wonderful effect of light and shadow.

It is important to remember when decorating with wall mirrors that they are heavy and you will need to mount them carefully. It is a good idea to buy a stud finder so that you are sure that they are secure to the wall. So long as they are mounted with care, decorating with wall mirrors is a sure way to add the feeling of more space and light to any setting and provide for some stunning visual effects.

About the Author

Pamela Tice makes it easy to find lighting products at http://www.barnesandwagner.com. Her store offers home accessories and lighting such as Wall Mirrors and Floor Lamps.

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