How to Get a Modern Feel With Mirrors

Size and Shape

• Select a mirror that makes a statement so that it becomes a work of art in the space, such as a sunburst design over a front hall table. For clean lines, hang four of the same mirror in a square grid. Always consider what your mirror reflects so that it does not highlight something undesirable. Large-scale mirrors create a modern feel as they broaden the visual space.

Style

• Using mirrors with frames that have no ornamentation will allow the clean lines of the mirror to create a modern feel. For a counterpoint to other artwork in a space, use a round convex mirror which is shaped outward to add an interesting perspective. Install mirrors without frames in a niche area either by gluing them directly to the wall or hanging them individually. Position a 7-foot-high large rectangular mirror with a black glossy frame so the bottom of the mirror is level with the floor and even in height with the top of a door frame for a gorgeous effect.

Functionality

• Bathrooms and bedrooms are the most important spaces to consider the functionality of a mirror. In a bathroom, install a round mirror with a silver metal frame for an art deco feel. In a bedroom, lean an oversized mirror with a 2-inch frame of dark wood against a wall for a clean, contemporary look.

Bringing the Outdoors In with a Modern Mirror

• If you want to make the most of a fantastic view, use a mirror to call attention to it. Install a mirror in a size that will cover a large portion of a wall opposite the view, or hang multiple mirrors in a grid evenly spaced about 1 to 2 inches apart. Rectangular or square mirrors hung in grids of eight or 10, or more if desired, are an artistic way to utilize them for a modern effect.