{Mastering The Mirror}

Mirrors are a powerful tool in home decor that, when used correctly, can completely transform a space. Mirrors can add light to a room, make a smaller space appear larger and they can give a huge punch of style to an otherwise boring room. 

Here is our round up of the 10 best ways to use mirrors in your home. 

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Closet panels to make a closed-in space feel more open 

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Think outside of the box by grouping multiple mirrors together for a unique gallery wall.

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KITCHEN BACKSPLASH 
Skip the hassle of changing out under cabinet lighting by using mirrored panels to add light instead. Pay attention to detail by covering the lighting panel as well for a cohesive look.

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DOORWAY
A mirrored door that reflects the furniture pieces gives the illusion that there is a whole other room beyond the bedroom.

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ABOVE THE BED 
A gilded starburst mirror above the bed can add an unexpected touch of grandeur and draws the eye upward, making the ceilings appear taller.

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ACCENT WALL
Mirror a wall in order to make the room feel more open. Be sure there are no busy patterns or loud colors in the room that are reflected. The mirrored accent wall works best when it is reflecting appealing elements (never another blank wall). This cream sofa with its lovely nailhead detail and simple lamp fit the bill for elements to reflect in the mirror. 

Don't be afraid to hang art over the mirror, breaking all that reflection up can be a good thing. And you want to avoid an overwhelming stretch of mirror that has your guests distracted by their own reflection.

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 FIREPLACE

If you can avoid the dreaded flat screen TV above the mantle, a mirror is a tried and true way to accent this focal point. It can easily add style and substance and does well when surrounded with smaller, coordinating accents. 

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ENTRYWAY
A unique mirror at the entry is a great opportunity to reflect a unique light fixture. 

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BATHROOM
Adding a free standing mirror to a bathroom or powder room adds a more stylized element than plain, traditionally mounted mirror panels will. This suspended style adds a rustic, casual touch but a more ornate mirror could easily be used to dress up a powder room.

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DINING ROOM
A large, free-standing, leaning mirror adds drama to an upscale dining room.