How to Decorate With Mirrored Furniture

Mirrored furniture has come back in fashion in a big way in the last few years. If you learn the best way of doing it, decorating with mirrored furniture can be a great way to add an element of interest, texture and even drama to the ambience and the aesthetic of a room. Decorating, after all, is all about telling the story of a room in an interesting way. Mirrored furniture can be the focal point that this story hangs upon.

1920's and Onwards For Mirrored Furniture

It is true to say that the 1920's and 1930's are somewhat of a golden era for mirrored furniture. The heritage of this style goes back to Art Deco, with it being a central element of this design look. But, of course, it is not as though the Art Deco style came and went, as it still informs many of the styles which are prominent today, such as the contemporary glam look or lux interior design. The Art Deco style offered, and still offers, a sense of eclectic glamour, and mirrored furniture is a big part of this feeling of heightened occasion.

Why Decorate Using Mirrored Furniture?

Reflects Light: Decor is so much to do with light and space. When you set up a mirror on a wall, you are using the light to create the sense of greater space. Directing the mirror towards your window for example gives you a feeling of opening up the room. Using mirrored furniture can allow you to play around with the feel of the room and expand it in much the same way. As it reflects the light, it can help a room look more spacious even though the piece you have added is indeed a solid bit of furniture.

Luxurious Look: The mirrored glass furniture looks and feels luxurious and glamorous. If you are wanting to create a sophisticated or oplulent feel to a space then these will certainly tick the box. From a palatial 1920's bedroom to a lavish lounge reminiscent of a grand hotel; using beautiful mirrored tables, chest of drawers, cupboards and more will compliment your interior design.

Functional: Don't forget, while looking fabulous and helping to create more space in a room, mirrored furniture is still functional too! From tables as extra surfaces, to drawers (some cleverly hidden in the mirrored panels) for storage, they are practical pieces to have in your interior.

Consider What is Being Reflected

Do take a little time to consider what the mirrored furniture is reflecting on it's surfaces when you are choosing the placement in the room and accessories to go with it. You'll want to make the most of the wonderful reflective surface. As, if you have a pile of shoes in the hallway and the mirrored surface faces them, then you'll see them reflected on the surface too. Similarly, the mirrored top of the furniture will reflect whatever sits on it. However, you can see this as an opportunity to really show off multiple views of a wonderful sculpture, bouquet of flowers or beautiful accessory that may act as your finishing touch.

Look for High Quality Pieces

As with most products, you'll find there is a range of different quality levels available out there. We would recommend looking for a high quality piece of mirrored furniture which will stand the test of time and have a superior finish. Find mirrored furniture with a bevelled edge as this not only looks far better, it also provides a clean smooth edging and makes it more resistant to chips.

Decorating with Mirrored Console Tables

There are many different directions you can take this style, but one easy way to explore this look is by opting for a mirrored console table. A console table is usually a slim table that sits against a wall, often in narrower spaces such as hallways, landings or even behind sofas or at the side of a dining room. They are very useful for showing off decorative pieces, for placing a lamp on or storing everyday items such as stationery or keys.

Using a mirrored console table which reflects the light, can reduce the 'bulky' feeling that non-mirrored furniture may give in the same space. This can especially be effective in a room which you think might be lacking some light. The mirror table placed to the side of the room will reflect light in the surrounding area and therefore bring a brighter touch to that space, effectively acting as something which gestures towards the idea of a window being there.

Making a Statement

The mirrored piece of furniture can't help but be a luxurious statement, however, so it is sometimes best to lean into the grandness and resplendence of this interior design move. If you have a piece of art or a sculpture, for example, then a mirrored pillar can be used to present it, reflecting even more angles of your prized piece and combining with the art to create an aura that sets the tone for the whole room.