M
irrors can be a decorator’s best friend, but
they’re much more than just ornamental.
They can visually open up a space, ‘ping’ light
around the room, reflect beautiful elements of your
home and borrow views of outdoor greenery. The key
is positioning mirrors in the right place, says picture-
and mirror-hanging expert Jonathon Lee from The
Hangman consultancy in Sydney. “I like to put large
mirrors, especially floor-to-ceiling ones, in small
entrances,” he says. “People often put them in places
that reflect kitchens, TVs and bathrooms, but that’s not
a great idea. It’s important that you’re not reflecting
something you actually don’t want to see every day.”>Give yourself permission to
shine with an elegant mirror
for every space and style.Reflected
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An elegant mirror, such as this
bevelled Dodekagano design
from Poliform, is a thing of beauty in
itself. It can also be the clincher in
a scheme, opening up the room and
reflecting gorgeous flowers, artwork
and other decorating grace notes.
Mirrored surfaces are not restricted
to the walls either, as the glamorous
console table by Maxalto proves.Text by John McDonald. Photograph by Anson Smart.
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