Now surfacing: Decorative mirrors in a range of tints, many of which haven’t been seen since the Art Deco era. Though not suggested for applying makeup, they’re ideal as light-catching, glimmering space enlargers. So if you’re short on square footage or windows, consider strategically planting some of these.
Above: A sampling of artist Maureen Fullam’s Handmade Mirrors at Egan Day, an “object gallery” and jewelry store in Philadelphia. Sold individually, the mirrors come in a range of shapes and tints (including aqua) and are finished with blackened metal edges that form a minimalist frame. Photograph via Egan Day.
Above: A rose-colored mirror in Studio Oink’s apartment makeover in Mainz, Germany—see Earthly and Ethereal. A similar round design, the Bloomingville Round Wall Mirror is available from Wayfair in two sizes: The 15.5-inch diameter is $110.99; the 27.5 inch is $365.94.
Above: Swedish line AYTM’s Circum Mirrors come in rose and black, in two sizes.
Above: Puddle-like oval mirrors by MC & Co. hang in artist-designer Corinne Gilbert’s Brooklyn home studio. Go to Corinne Gilbert to inquire about availability—and read her tips on How to Decorate Like a Frenchwoman. See more of her home in the Remodelista book. Photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista.
Above: The 27-inch diameter Green Deco Mirror from LA interior designer John Linden’s Mirror Cooperative. Go to Man in the Mirror to see more.
Above: From Melbourne design studio Middle of Nowhere, the Mira Duo Mirror in Ocean and Storm is $199 AUD ($151.24 USD) for the 45-centimeter (18-inch) size. Inquire about the larger size.
Above: Shaped and tinted mirrors from the Morocco Collection by French designer José Lévy in collaboration with Corinne Bensimon. Contact Lilah Spirit for availability.
Ikea’s honeycomb-shaped glass Hönefoss mirror tiles come in two tints and are $29.99 for a 10-pack (five of each color). They’re backed with double-stick tape and can be hung in lots of different configurations.
Above: The copper Camerino Mirror by UK designers Brose Fogel is a prototype (and should be in production soon); photo via Dezeen.
Go to Mirrors to peruse more of our finds. And learn how to deploy them in Expert Advice: 11 Ways to Make a Room Look Bigger.
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