The mirror in the hallway performs several functions at once: with its help you can correct your appearance when leaving the house; The mirror is able to visually change the shape of your hallway, and it is also an excellent decoration in the interior. Thanks to this multifunctionality, the mirror is often present even in a small hallway.
Types of mirrors in the hallway
There is a huge variety of different mirrors, which differ in shape, size, attachment, framing and decoration.
Mirror in the hallway can be:
- walled;
- built-in.
The wall mirror is attached directly to the wall of the room and, subsequently, it can easily be moved to another location. The built-in mirror is usually placed on the door of a sliding- door wardrobe or mounted in a furniture set. Thus, to move such a mirror is possible only together with furniture.
Vertical wall mirrors
The wall mirror in the hallway is chosen depending on the size of the room itself, the shape and interior features. A large wall mirror is the most optimal option in the hall: with a square shape of the room, such a mirror is hung in front of the door, and with a narrow stretched - next to the entrance. In addition, a large vertical mirror will allow you to see your full reflection, which is very important.
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Horizontal wall mirrors
If the hallway is very small, it is better to pay attention to the horizontal wall mirrors. Such mirrors are placed above the piece of furniture: pedestal, galoshnitsey or shelf. It is very convenient when the wall mirror in the hallway is made with a shelf from the bottom. Here you can place the most necessary accessories: keys, comb, a brush for clothes, etc.
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Framing of wall mirrors
In the decoration of the interior, the framing of the wall mirror plays an important role. Wall mirrors in a large wooden frame are best accentuated by the classic style in the hallway. In minimalism, frameless wall mirrors of strict shapes look great. In the modern hallway it is possible to place a wall mirror of asymmetrical shape with wavy edges.
Illumination of the wall mirror in the hallway
In order for the mirror to perform its main function - often it is not enough just to illuminate the hallway. In this regard, it is recommended to make additional illumination of the wall mirror. You can mount the backlight above the mirror (in the visor or wall) or around its perimeter. Another option is a wall mirror in the hallway with a lamp: the lamp can be placed on one or both sides of the mirror. The main principle - additional light should not be directed directly to the mirror.
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