Mirrors can enhance a home in many ways. “Mirrors can add drama,” said interior designer Eloise Kubli, owner of Collective Construction and Design in Plantation. “Large scale mirrors can reflect the outdoor view and bring light into a space.”

When placing mirrors, first think about what they will reflect. “You don’t want to place a mirror in the foyer that will reflect the toilet in the powder room, or put one in the dining room that will reflect dirty dishes in the kitchen while you’re having dinner,” Kubli said.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Place mirrors in hallways or galleries, either in addition to or in place of artwork.

On vanities, Kubli likes to use smaller concave and convex mirrors. “A concave mirror will magnify and give you a close-up view,” she said. “Then you flip it for convex to get a full-length view of yourself.”

Placing a mirror above a fireplace mantle is a common design technique. But instead of hanging the mirror flat, Kubli creates a different look by tilting it, attaching a chain to the back that allows the top portion to move forward.

BORDERS

Use mirrors to border features in a room. Instead of hanging a mirror over the fireplace, use mirrors to surround the firebox opening or even the entire fireplace.

DRESS UP FURNITURE

“It might be a piece you’ve had for years,” Kubli said. “Mirrors will make it look fresh and give it a whole new life, and it’s inexpensive to do.”

FASHIONABLE DISTRESS

Antiqued or distressed mirrors are popular now. Real ones can be very expensive, but there are replicas. <<<