Magical Mirrors

It always feels like we are trying to make rooms in our home feel larger. Mirrors are a great way to give the illusion of space. They enlarge the room and they trick the human eye into feeling an expanded living area and they are affordable too. especially if you buy at auction. Antique and vintage mirrors can be found at auction houses all over the UK for a fraction of the cost of a new one.

If gilding is damaged, you can touch this up easily with a gilt cream and don't be afraid to paint a frame if it is in poor condition.

Use these helpful tips to enlarge your space using mirrors.

If you want to add a visual focal point to your space, try adding an oversized mirror to your room. Dramatic mirrors will reflect the room, but also add the illusion of height. If your room has low ceilings, try adding a floor to ceiling mirror. You will instantly feel the room dynamics change. 
If you have a dark accent wall in your space sometimes it will feel closed in and in turn make the room feel small and cold. Use a mirror on this wall to reflect the lighter side of the room and to “hide” a portion of the dark colored wall. For added interest choose greenery, or water elements to reflect back into the room.  Your room will feel more spacious and more balanced with the nature features.
Mirrors are simple, yet effective ways to make your space feel larger than it really is.

A selection of mirrors coming up for auction this week on www.ukauctioneers.com

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