Using Mirrors in Interior Design
“Homage á Mondrian” Limited Edition Serigraph Mirror by Yaacov Agam
Art is what makes a room come to life and helps life’s activities go by smoother. Art can take on many forms, but one not so often thought of is mirrors. Unlike paintings or drawings, the reflective nature of mirrors give it a quality that no other art form has. One can benefit greatly from using mirrors in interior design, namely through the following ways.
Add an Illusion of Space
Naturally, mirrors reflect the image of what’s in front of it, creating an illusion that there is more space in a room than there actually is. Putting a mirror in a strategic point can create the appearance of an elongated hallway, a room double its size, or a sense of more spaciousness in general. It can also allow you to bring the outdoors in, reflecting the nature outside a window.
Add Light
Mirrors also reflect light, brightening up rooms even more. If you have a dark room, adding a mirror will add much-needed light into a space. One can also position mirrors to reflect indoor lighting from lamps and sconces for extra evening brightness.
Create a Focal Point
Mirrors are also great as art pieces in themselves. One can use them as focal points, especially if they have a sculptural border or design. Mirrors can easily double as both functional and aesthetic pieces in a home or commercial space, adding substance to a blank wall or tying together a gallery wall.
Add Color and Interest
Some mirrors add more than just a neutral border. Some mirrors, such as kinetic art mirrors, are wall sculptures that add an entirely new level of artwork to the average looking glass. The kinetic art portfolio of world-renowned kinetic artist Yaacov Agam includes wall sculpture mirrors and kinetic wall sculptures. Not only do they reflect light, but they also wow the viewer with shifting images as he or she moves from one side to the other. For more information on kinetic art, wall sculptures, Yaacov Agam, and more, contact Zimmerman Fine Art or come visit our Baltimore art gallery!
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