Mirror Decor & Mirrored Furniture

Style Intentionally

Contemporary styling for mirrored furniture steers away from the disco ball effect to achieve an elegant, refined and clean space. The key is a balanced, deliberate focus on the era you are channeling then allowing your colour palette, wood finishes and other metallic touches to have a leading role for a modern take. One of our favourite characteristics of mirrored furniture is how the reflective finish functions as a neutral that works perfectly with every hue of fabric and wood trimmings. Because mirrored furniture is quite strong geometrically, any other feature furniture will need to have softer lines and simple design which will bring equilibrium to a room. The lasting effect of this styling approach is rooms that are anchored with sleek, streamlined pieces so you can be assured you will successfully steer clear of a Marie-Antoinette-at-Versailles or Studio 54 set feel.

Get the Light Right

Our next design tip for mirrored furniture is to get the placement of the piece and the light just right. Placed correctly, mirrored pieces will actually brighten a room and expand the space just like a standard mirror does. You can monitor the sun and how it moves around the room in advance to experiment with light with a traditional mirror like the Java Metal Frame Mirror ideal for checking if you’re getting your desired effect whether that’s to catch the light, brighten a dark corner or to be a focal reflection point. Conversely, if your natural sunlight is lacking, try creating enhancement and interest with extra light in the form of a lamp like the Cody Matted Gold Floor Lamp or position candles in Black Gold Lanterns. One more bonus of getting the light right with mirrored pieces is that you will have the illusion of space without the costs or strain of a renovation!

Keeping Mirrored Furniture Practical

Mirrored furniture includes consoles, chests of drawers and high-impact mirrors so you can choose to use these as statement or accent pieces depending on the room you’re styling. In all rooms, mirrored furniture is expansive and the reflective detailing will work as a neutral to tie together other décor elements. The Brighton Reclaimed Mirror is a light and airy addition that complements a range of colour palettes. Equally, the Florence Tallboy has six drawers yet its narrow profile will nestle into a corner of a dining room or living room as a stunning feature piece that has romantic glam utility. We always recommend looking for statement pieces that bring the wow factor as well as finishing a room which is why we recommend the Wardrobe and Dressing Table from the Loft Reclaimed Pine range. With mirrored inlay on these pieces, you can style them for a bedroom or in a closet room for a more luxe interiors approach.

Décor Eras To Reference

To complete your guide to mirrored furniture and mirror décor styling, start simply with design era references that achieve lasting contemporary impact. Taking small details from a particular mode of design can give you a guide for introducing mirrored pieces to your home without drifting out of your aesthetic lane. Here are three eras of mirroring you can rework for a sophisticated, 21st century iteration.

Art Deco

The arching shapes of Art Deco are an enduring design reference that’s made current using industrial finishes, approachable patterns and unique frames. Hang the Chevron Weathered Ash Mirror as a piece of art in your dining room with the drama of the frame suitable for deep ocean hues and light natural wood. The Trento Dining Table brings a necessary balance to this mirror with the addition of a matching bench and mismatched Paloma velvet dining chairs perfectly eclectic in splendorous homage to the ‘deco’ design era.

Neoclassical French Baroque

French baroque styling is what many people think of first when you say ‘mirrored furniture and décor’ however this version is a restrained update that’s classic yet devoid of heavy gilt. This is the ideal time to work in irresistible statement fabrics that can then be toned down with minimalist accents. An Embrace Velvet Beframe in a stormy dark grey shade brings a more cosmopolitan than saccharine feel to a French-inspired bedroom allowing the Napoli Console Table to shine. With the understated accent pieces of an Amaro Gold Mirror and a Cody Matted Black Floor Lamp, your room is finished. This is a chic route to being inspired by the era with this translation opening up a room without weighing it down.