The Key Ingredient Your Entry May Be Missing
The right mirror can reflect light, expand your space, bring in style and give you a chance for a last face check
If you feel as though your front entry is missing something, there’s a design move that could fix it right up. The right mirror can bounce light around, serve as an art-like piece, make the space feel larger and give you a chance to check your teeth for poppy seeds before you venture out into the world.
As I studied the 100 most popular entryways added to Houzz in 2017, I saw many designers embracing this move with mirrors in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Could one of them work in your entry?
As I studied the 100 most popular entryways added to Houzz in 2017, I saw many designers embracing this move with mirrors in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Could one of them work in your entry?
A wall-hung shelf saves floor space in this vestibule and reinforces the presence of the beautiful gold-framed mirror.
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See more mirrors like this
Rectangular. A handsome rectangular wood-framed mirror complements the rustic finish on this entry’s storage console.
Round. A round mirror plays off the large-scale print of the wallpaper in this chic home.
Wallpaper: Feather Bloom, Schumacher
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Wallpaper: Feather Bloom, Schumacher
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Within this Atlanta loft’s open floor plan, a round mirror over a console creates an entry area. Its gold frame picks up the gold in the staircase railing.
Wall color: Kendall Charcoal, Benjamin Moore
Wall color: Kendall Charcoal, Benjamin Moore
Venetian. The ornate look of a Venetian-style mirror can add a lot of style to an entry. And, as this photo shows, if you don’t have room for a console with a mirror over it in your entry, you can use just a mirror right next to the front door.
Front door color: Golden Orchard, Benjamin Moore; lantern in aged gold: Modern Fretwork
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Front door color: Golden Orchard, Benjamin Moore; lantern in aged gold: Modern Fretwork
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Gothic. A mirror that looks like a repurposed gothic farmhouse window plays a big part in this Texas home’s playful style. The mirror’s wood frame complements the cabinet doors below.
Mirror: Home Decorators Collection; wall paint: Wythe Blue, Benjamin Moore; bookcase: Ballard Designs; rug: World Market
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Mirror: Home Decorators Collection; wall paint: Wythe Blue, Benjamin Moore; bookcase: Ballard Designs; rug: World Market
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Big. Large-scale mirrors can trick the eye into seeing a more open, expanded room. They also help lighten up a darker area. This mirror, flanked by sconces for another layer of light, is grounded by a handy bench for pulling off or putting on shoes.
Browse sconces by style and finish
Browse sconces by style and finish
When it comes to natural light, apartments can pose some of the biggest entryway challenges. Here, another large mirror lightens a narrow hallway and creates the feeling of a larger room.
Mirrored doors. A reflective surface on a door offers another way to incorporate a large mirror in a narrow entryway.
So does a mirrored finish on a coat cabinet. The look here is clean and contemporary.
In this house, the trim framing the mirrored door creates a more traditional look.
How to Bring Out Your Home’s Character With Trim
How to Bring Out Your Home’s Character With Trim
Mirrored walls. I know, that sounds like something from the 1980s, but stick with me — these are not Crockett and Tubbs’ mirrored walls.
It’s actually a great trick. Check out how mirroring the entire wall doubles the visual space in this entry. A few things are going on that keep the wall from looking dated. One: The wall is composed of several beveled mirrors, which breaks things up. Two: The mirror-mounted sconces also serve that purpose. Three: The wall is framed in elaborate millwork that provides a recess.
It’s actually a great trick. Check out how mirroring the entire wall doubles the visual space in this entry. A few things are going on that keep the wall from looking dated. One: The wall is composed of several beveled mirrors, which breaks things up. Two: The mirror-mounted sconces also serve that purpose. Three: The wall is framed in elaborate millwork that provides a recess.
This mirrored wall has a similar composition, with the added accent of a painting hung on it.
Millwork breaks up the mirrored wall in this Russian apartment. In fact, a lot of the most popular mirrored wall photos of last year came from Russia. Designers and homeowners there clearly have mastered fresh ways with the mirrored wall.
In this clever composition, the mirrors fit within the millwork details on the walls; the trim provides frames for them.
What’s your entry situation? Do you have a mirror in it or are you craving one? Not sure of the style or size you need? Let’s figure it out in the Comments.
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What’s your entry situation? Do you have a mirror in it or are you craving one? Not sure of the style or size you need? Let’s figure it out in the Comments.
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How to Use Mirrors for More Light and Style
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