Mirrors are a tool of both necessity and design. A mirror can help carve a blank wall into a considered moment, and it can create the illusion of space and depth in narrow thoroughfares, or when placed at the back of an alcove or bookcase. They're shiny, framed sheets of magic. However, I've always found it a bit tricky to commit when it comes to actually hammering the nail in the wall before hanging a mirror. Is this really the right place for a mirror? Should it be art instead?
What I've learned is that decorating with mirrors isn't as straightforward as one would think. And like with most elements of interior design, there are a few rules to follow to avoid a space-altering mistake. So, to save you from any mirror mishaps, I've asked designers and spatial planners to reflect (yes, pun intended) on the places they would never hang a mirror in a home.
