As I have not had much time to blog about our recent transformations, I thought I would take a different angle and post some shots of mirrors we have placed in properties for sale. First, I would like to mention a few points regarding the use of mirrors when selling (and living in) your home.
- Mirrors visually expand interiors, create depth and can bounce light into a room.
- A well positioned mirror reflects an attractive point of view upon entering a room.
- Often people hang mirrors for the sole purpose of catching sight of themselves and do not take full advantage of the benefits a strategically placed mirror provides.
When
viewing properties I frequently encounter 4 problems with the placement
of mirrors.
1. They reflect an unappealing area or view.
Consider this mirror hung in the entrance of a home. I'm sure it was handy for checking your appearance before heading out the door but people don't want to see the reflection of a bathroom as they enter a home.
2. They are placed too high on the wall.
For some reason, most people hang artwork too high as well. I have never understood this.
3. They reflect a bare wall.
This is particularly common in bathrooms. Usually there is a large mirror above the vanity. By hanging artwork on the opposite wall, you can increase the visual depth of the room as shown here.
4. They are positioned directly across the room from a window.
Doing this reflects light and energy (a.k.a. chi) back out the window and not into the room. Instead hang mirrors on the wall adjacent to a window.
And now some more mirror shots ...
Reveal Estate
is a full service home staging company with lots of mirrors and furnishings to show your home at its best.
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