Mirrors are the perfect addition to any room as they create light, depth & space. Now you may be thinking, ‘how does a mirror reflect light’ or ‘will mirrors increase light’? Lucky for you, we have broken all this down and more, with product recommendations perfect for any room in your house!
Basically, it all comes down to a science. Reflections occur once light hits a mirror, and when the surface is flat & smooth, the reflected lights travel the same way to create ‘specular reflection’. This is the moment that the image is directly reflected.
When we think of mirrors, automatically we end up in the bathroom. From shaving & cleaning up at the beginning of the work week, or glamming up before a night out on the town, your bathroom mirror has seen it all. And, with the right tips & tricks, it will continue to!
First things first, sufficient lighting is key. For the bathroom, downlights are always a perfect solution thanks to their direct and powerful light source. With an extensive range of downlights available, there are a few bathroom standouts that we recommend.
Another fantastic option to brighten your bathroom and light your mirror, are wall lights. At The Blue Space, we offer a range of beautiful wall lights, designed to stay on trend while offering a practical light solution. Positioning a wall light on either side of your vanity mirror quickly adds another layer of light while assisting in task-lit jobs.
Thanks to the natural reflection and doubling of light, mirrors create a sense of brightness with ease & simplicity. Better yet, add another touch of light thanks to Remer’s collection of LED mirrors! Opting for a LED mirror or smart mirror is the perfect addition to your bathroom with demister technology, Bluetooth connectivity and LED backlighting. Available in a range of shapes & sizes, check out our favourite range of smart mirrors here.
A bathroom is the most common place to find a mirror, and of course, needs appropriate lighting to offer its full functionality. With so many purposes and people using this mirror, you need an impressive light solution to ensure everyone is happy. For a simple solution, positioning your bathroom wall mirror directly across from a window is the quickest way to create light & the illusion of space. However, this option will need to work with your bathroom’s layout as you will need your vanity to fit in such a position as well.
Not sure where to put a mirror in the bedroom for best lighting? We recommend positioning your mirror towards the corner of a room to create a more spacious feeling. Positioning a mirror in the corner of your room will also create layers of light that will appear more bright. Ultimately, mirrors brighten a room quite effectively thanks to their reflective surface and ability to create depth & space within a room. While standing mirrors can be a fantastic addition to your bedroom, they can also take up a lot of space. To avoid this, we recommend opting for a wall hang mirror. Luckily for you, we offer a range of styles, shapes & sizes, ready for your bedroom upgrade!
Perfect for most bedrooms or lounge room spaces, positioning your mirror behind a lamp or in line with a pendant light, ensures that your space will instantly be illuminated. Pairing lights and mirrors together create the perfect blend of natural reflections and directed light, creating a spacious and open feeling.
Alternative suggestions to create the feeling of space within a room without focussing on light pairings is the use of furniture.
With a bit more work involved, creating a mirrored wall is an effective way to make the feeling of spaciousness and depth come to life. This technique is effective at elongating a space, while still working in a practical manner within the bedroom.
This solution is perfect for the bedroom, study or lounge room. Positioning a small mirror above a small table or desk creates a point of difference while breaking up the space as people will often interact closely here. Positioning a small lamp on said desk or table will again enhance the overall light and ambience created in this space.
Effective in bedrooms, living spaces and entertaining areas, utilising vacant walls for mirrors is the perfect solution to create space and depth. With the interaction between the pair as well as the contribution of any lights or windows, this technique quickly creates a free and open feeling.
Looking for another space to brighten up? Mirrors are typical of a hallway or front entrance, once more as they create depth & space within a room. While there is no right or wrong way to decorate your hallway, it is a popular choice to opt for a pill-shaped or rectangular mirror, hung either vertically or horizontally. This will create the feeling of depth and space within a typically narrow space. To encourage light and space throughout the hallway, incorporate different light fixtures and colours.
On top of this, pendant lighting is a beautiful solution to hallway lighting and will play perfectly alongside your new featured mirror. Shop the full range of stunning pendant lights to find one that suits your look today!
