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How to decorate with mirrors

Mirror walls, or even a single mirror on a wall, can change your home. They can make it feel brighter, bigger and more vibrant. Here are some tips on how you can use mirrors to get the personal look you want. 

A TURBOKASTANJ mirror, a red TURBOKASTANJ mirror and some works of art hang on the walls in a corner of a living room.

Create the illusion of more space with mirrors

Want to make your room feel bigger? A well-placed mirror can transform a smaller space by creating a feeling of depth. Use one to give a small bathroom a spacious vibe, or make your hallway or walk-in closet look bigger. For maximum results, hang your mirror to reflect the light.

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A TURBOKASTANJ mirror and a red TURBOKASTANJ mirror hang in a corner of a living room with some art in RÖDALM frames.
A round LINDBYN mirror, three works of art in RÖDHOLM frames and a TV hang on a wall near some hanging light bulbs.
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Brighten up your room with a mirror

A mirror can play the role of a window by enhancing the natural light or reflecting the light of a lamp. A classic mirror like the one we use here can be hung vertically to elongate the room, or horizontally to give the impression of a wider space.

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A hall with stone-coloured walls where jackets hang inside a HAUGA open wardrobe. An oval mirror is on the wall.
A large LINDBYN mirror with a black frame and other mirrors are attached to a wall above some HOLMERUD coffee tables.
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Check your full outfit in a large mirror

Transform any room into your private fitting room or practice studio by leaning a large mirror against the wall. This one is almost two metres tall so you can see every move you make (and check out your outfit from top to toe). Prevent the mirror from sliding with the mounting fittings included.

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HOVET mirror between two windows, with BAGGBODA side table next to it and a reflection of a bed in the mirror.
A wooden IKORNNES mirror with storage space in a bedroom next to a window where a lot of daylight comes through.
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Take a close look in the mirror with mirror lighting

When you’re doing your make-up, light is important. Try placing lights on either side of your vanity mirror to minimise shadows, and if possible place the mirror near to a natural light source. 

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A white MALM dressing table filled with various make-up items under a large vanity NISSEDAL mirror with lights.
A makeup mirror with lighting on both sides. In the foreground, there is a gaming chair.
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Let mirrors encourage children's movement and play time

Does your little one love to dress up, or are they more into rough and tumble? Whatever their preference, a child-safe mirror at their height can help to increase their awareness of themselves and their abilities, and encourage imaginative play. Here’s looking at you, kid.

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A child with curlers in her hair looks in amazement in a NISSEDAL mirror.
Round white HÄNGIG mirrors on the wall, with hairstyles, hats and smiles drawn on and around them.
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Choose small mirrors that have a big impact

A mirror doesn’t have to be big to make a big impression. You can give a room a personal look even with a smaller mirror. Our mirrors come in lots of different styles, colours and shapes so you’re sure to find one that gives you the effect you want. 

A beige copper-colour ENERGISKOG decorative mirror with fringes hangs on a wall near a large green plant and a curtain.
A white/green KLASSRUM rug, flatwoven in the living room