Bringing Home the Look of an Antique Mirror

Elevate the mood of your home with the look of an antique mirror. While these mirrors are modern in both material and date of production, they take several cues from the mirrors of yesteryear with features you've seen in your favorite antique shops. Look for distressed frames, silhouettes influenced by treasured design eras, like mid-century or Art Deco, or mirrors with specific beveled proportions. These mirrors look beautiful hung on walls in entryways, bedrooms, living rooms and more or select a dramatic floor mirror for an entryway or master bedroom suite. With the look of an antique mirror, you can reflect back the beauty of your home around you.

Characteristics of an Antique Mirror

When shopping for an antique mirror style, there are a few characteristics you can seek to get the aesthetic as you please. These include looking for certain patinas or finishes, specific proportions or silhouettes and sizing that fits your home.

• If you're looking for a wall mirror, you can select a rectangular or circular style. A circular style is a throwback look that can feel vintage, while rectangular or other ornate shapes may provide an older atmosphere.
• Explore the subtlety of different finishes, including a silvered look that is reminiscent of the silvering that was traditionally done to glass to create a mirror. This traditional technique is what gives mirrors a weathered or patinated look over time, but it can be recreated for longevity with modern techniques.
• Beveled glass often speaks of an era. For example, you may find delightful Art Deco-inspired looks that offer height and glamour. At the other end of the spectrum, a panel mirror has lesser embellishment but provides gentle decor detail.

Creating Beautiful Walls Across Your Home

Discover ways to create gorgeous walls in every room with elements like wallpaper, decals, artwork and the inclusion of an antique mirror style.

• Choose paint colors or wallpaper designs that allow you to highlight the silvery tint of your antiqued mirrors.
• Dress up the entire area under the mirror with a credenza, vases, botanicals and other details.
• Pair rugs with rooms that showcase your mirror for a polished look that enhances your other furnishings.
• Invest in more than one of the same type of mirror for a series of reflections that allows you to set up an entryway station for two or a dramatic, artistic effect, like a hall of mirrors.

With some design imagination, the addition of an antique mirror look can embellish your home with a traditional grace that shines back to meet you in any room.