When you buy a new home for sale in DC Ranch, you’ll want to decorate it – and if you’re like many people, you know that a mirror can add a tremendous amount of style to any space. Even better, mirrors make rooms look bigger.
So how do you pick the perfect mirror for your space? This guide explains.
3 Secrets to Choosing the Perfect Mirror for Your New DC Ranch Home
There are three key components to look for when you’re choosing a mirror to decorate your new home – they’re the three Ss of mirror-buying:
- Shape
- Size
- Style
Here’s a closer look at each so you can outfit your home with all the right reflections.
How to Choose a Mirror: Shape
Shape is incredibly important when it comes to defining your space with a mirror. In fact, it’s just as important as size and style – and here’s why. Straight, angled lines contribute to symmetry in your space, and they usually work best in orderly, well-defined spaces. Rounded mirrors belong in places with a softer, more relaxed feel.
Vertical vs. Horizontal
Vertical mirrors call attention to a room’s height; they draw the eye up and can make ceilings appear higher. Horizontal mirrors highlight a room’s width, so they draw the eye along straight lines.
Generally speaking, square and rectangular mirrors are more formal and traditional than round mirrors are. You may want to use them in rooms that require a lot of order and symmetry. It’s important to remember that you can use them anywhere, though – just like you can use rounded mirrors anywhere – to serve as focal points and instant brighteners in any room.
How to Choose a Mirror: Size
Size matters when it comes to mirrors. You don’t want a tiny mirror on a big wall – the wall will eclipse it and make the mirror look smaller than it is. Choose the size of your mirror based on its purpose. Will it reflect light from a window? Are you trying to make a hallway look longer? Do you want to reflect the view from a window and make it the focal point of the entire wall?
If you want to use a mirror as a focal point, pick one that’s large enough to stand out, but not so big that you could almost step through it. If you’d rather blend it in and become part of your background design, pick one that’s extra-large. Finally, use smaller mirrors as accents to reflect light and certain decorative elements in your space. You can even use small mirrors in groups to create a larger focal point.
How to Choose a Mirror: Style
Your home decor probably follows a theme, and the mirrors you choose shouldn’t be any different. Picking a mirror with an ornate frame that’s attention-grabbing in itself will automatically make it the focal point of a room – but a simple frame is more casual and allows the mirror to blend into its surroundings.
Are You Buying a Home in DC Ranch?
If you’re thinking about buying a DC Ranch home for sale, you’ll be glad to know that there’s always something to do or see in this beautiful city. We can help you find a home that’s just perfect for your needs. Check out our:
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Don Matheson
REALTOR® | Founder
The Matheson Team
RE/MAX Fine Properties
21000 N. Pima Rd., #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
866-613-8356
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