Are Mirrored Walls Outdated?

Updated: 2/25

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Well-positioned mirrors can make your home airy, bright, and welcoming. Mirrored walls do the job even better by maximizing the amount of natural light bouncing around the space and making even the smallest room look bigger. 

If you're wondering, 'But are mirror walls outdated?' it might be the small, old details catching your attention: heavy brass frames, small pieces of glass, or bulky angled edges. Shake off those older styles and see how modern mirrored wall options give you all the benefits with a fresh new style.

Mirrored Walls Modernized

Mirrored walls are more than just a passing trend—they're a timeless way to increase natural light and a sense of space. Mirrored walls have been a must-have interior design element for centuries.  

Romans in the first century AD installed framed mirrors around their homes, making mirrors as big as possible for wall decor. 1500 years later, Venice became renowned for Venetian mirrors that gave luxury and brightness to every room they stood in. 

Today, wall mirrors continue to give rooms opulence and brightness. The frames and shapes may change throughout the decades, but the love of mirrors never does.

Tips to Modernize Mirror Walls in Your Home or Business

If you're exploring the possibilities of modern mirrored walls, consider these tips:

• For a trendy look, choose slim black frames and sharp angles.
• Every style benefits from big floor-to-ceiling panels that are crystal-clear.
• If you have visible frames, match them with other metal finishes in the room and your home (consider the light fixtures, kitchen hardware, and door knobs).

Incorporating Mirrored Walls Into Your Design

Today, mirrored walls can complement any design aesthetic. By exploring different options for how different frames, glass finishes, and shapes can enhance your home's style, you'll be able to choose mirrored walls you'll love for years to come.

First, carefully select the right wall for mirroring. This accent wall should be well-positioned to capture light from the nearby windows and reflect the room itself rather than adjacent hallways or bedrooms. Next, consider the elements of the wall itself, such as whether you want seamless glass, panels of different sizes that create a geometric pattern, or a beautiful overlay on the glass.

Styling a Room With a Mirrored Wall

Modern mirrored walls also give you more options for styling the room itself. Keep these helpful tips in mind:

• Create sufficient clearance between the wall and nearby furnishings so the items become part of the reflected image, not a shadowy barrier.
• Hang plants or place beautiful decor pieces near the mirrored wall to give them a dramatic highlighting effect. These serve as focal points.
• Incorporate different textures throughout the space, especially If you have a neutral or monochromatic color pattern.
• Strategically place multiple lights throughout the room to create a soft glow and reduce the chances of a harsh glare.

The Different Types of Mirrors

At Horizon Glass, we offer a wide range of different glass options for beautiful mirrored walls of all types and styles. Some of our most popular options are:

• Clear: A timeless classic, clear mirrors give an obstructed view and maximum light reflection.
• Smokey: This glass has a luminous fog effect. Choose between varying intensities.
• Blackened: Create a dark, dramatic look with reflective black glass that bounces light in a more subtle fashion.
• Etched: Create textures and patterns on your glass panels with a unique effect.
• Antique or Bronzed: Give the mirrored wall glass an antique vibe with gentle patterns and bronzing effects.

Your Vision Reflected—Horizon Glass

A modern mirrored wall captures all the elegance and brightness of the design style, but it gives you more options on the details, materials, and final look. Reach out to Horizon Glass today to explore our available options or to learn about custom services.

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