August 27, 2014

Modern Mirrors: Get the Look

Heidi Milton

One of my favorite go-to decor pieces when I pull together a room is a good mirror.   They allow light to move around a room, visually expand your spaces, and can add some serious style all at once.  Traditional mirrors are easy to find and a safe choice when designing rooms in your home.  But I find myself looking more and more for a modern mirror to spice up a more traditional interior design plan.

So what do you look for when searching for the perfect modern mirror?  And what exactly does a modern mirror look like?  The term “modern” is broad ranging, but I have identified three categories that can simplify your search.

Mirrors with clean lines.  Clean lines just feel more contemporary and provide beautiful simplicity to your decor.  Look for simple geometric shapes or mirrors with a very narrow frame.

 

House Tour - Tropical - Home - Decor - Modern Mirrors - ApartmentTherapy.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on ApartmentTherapy.com
Contemporary - Home - Decor - Modern Mirrors - Mantle - Tables - DeringHall.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on DeringHall.com
Mounted Faucets - Modern - Mirrors - Bathroom - Storage Solutions - DomaineHome.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on DomaineHome.com
Modern - Mirror - Gallery - Home - Decor - Staircase - En.Paperblog.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on En.Paperblog.com

 

Mirrors with interesting shapes.  This has to be my favorite look.  Home decor companies are wise to this trend so these are increasingly easy to find.  The best look is an interesting shape with a minimal frame.

Black - White - Bathroom - Modern - MIrrors - HGTV - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on HGTV
Lacquer - Buffet - Home - Decor - Modern - Mirrors - Home - Decor - Bedroom - DecorPad.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on DecorPad.com
Decorating - Black - Home - Decor - Modern - Mirrors - Centsationalgirl.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on Centsationalgirl.com
Modern - Mirrors - White - Bedroom - Decor - Home - Ceneo.pl - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on Ceneo.pl
Magnolia - Modern - Mirror - Decor - Home - Wisteria.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on Wisteria.com
Triangle - Mirror - Modern - Home - Decor - Geometric - Reclaimed - Wood - Etsy.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on Etsy.com

Mirrors with unusual frames or materials.  Today’s designers and DIYers love to put personal stamps on otherwise uninteresting mirrors.  Look for that one-of-a-kind to be a statement piece in your decor.

Black - White - Burgundy - Modern - Mirror - Fireplace - Home - Decor - bedroom-gallery.blogspot.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on bedroom-gallery.blogspot.com
Navy - White - Bathroom - Vanity - Home - Decor - Modern - Mirrors - TwoDelighted.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on TwoDelighted.com
Modern - Mirrors - Apartment - Bachelors - Pad - Home - Decor - ApartmentTherapy.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on ApartmentTherapy.com
Chevron - Modern - Mirrors - Home - Decor - Wisteria.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on Wisteria.com
Sea - Inspired - Home - Decor - Bathroom - HGTV - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on HGTV
Modern - Mirror - Wine - Barrel - Home - Decor - DailyWt.com - Mohawk Homescapes
Found on DailyWt.com

So what do you think?  Could you embrace a more modern look with a new mirror?  Which one is your favorite?

Find more decor inspiration and DIY on my blog, Decor & More.

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