Not long ago, mirrored walls were a sign that your home was overdue for a refresh. After making a splash in the 1970s, when disco aesthetics inspired glam interiors, the flashy feature didn’t have staying power in the decades that followed. But designers have refreshed the idea, using the reflective material strategically and across new surfaces – a sign that a little shine has renewed appeal.
"We've seen, in the last few years, a surge in the need for glamor in general," says Aurélien Raymond, co-founder of Paris’ Studio Akademos. "Minimalism is gradually making way for maximalism and mirrors are a big part of this trend." We’re not just talking about a mirror over a fireplace, or a floorlength in your closet. The most interesting mirrors we’re seeing today take over walls in unexpected places, or clad architectural features like doors and even kitchen islands (yes, you read that right).
