Hot decor pick: Mirror, mirror on the wall...

WHO'S the fairest of them all? Fairest, hottest or just plain gorgeous… mirrors are always a treat to have about the place. They instantly open up a room, and reflect the beauty of a home… not to mention, the people in it.

From bedrooms to bathrooms, see how you can use mirrors to add that sparkle to your home.

In the picture: Instead of a simple single mirror, go with one that is multi-functional. Place a showpiece or a plant on the shelf space.

For all things practical

Let's get over with the practical stuff first… the bathroom! Instead of a simple single mirror, go with one that is multi-functional. Choose a mirror with a stand for your toiletries as well as the hand towel.

Besides the basics, you could also place a showpiece or a plant on the shelf space. It is sure to spruce up the bathroom. These wall mounted mirrors come with wooden and wrought iron frames. They are great space savers.

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Let there be light

Passageways are usually neglected spaces. So add a little pomp with a floor to ceiling mirror across one wall. You could couple this with tracks lights and maybe a long rug. This is sure to make visitors feel like they are walking down the red (err… multi-coloured) carpet.

In the picture: A passage mirror is also ideal to for that final once over before you leave home.

But if a floor to ceiling mirror make you terribly conscious each time you walk by, then you might want to swap it for a simple floor mirror. Create a focus area with the mirror and a few floor curios and you are good to go. A passage mirror is also ideal to for that final once over before you leave home.

Throw some light onto that wall niche with a couple of metallic framed mirrors. Use these in varying sizes and shapes. You can combine this with an elaborate wrought iron chandelier from yesteryears. And voila! You have got yourself a very a kitschy, yet funky ambience.

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Beautiful boudoirs

In the picture: These subdued coloured mosaic tiles give the bedroom a dreamy effect.

It is now time to get creative in the bedroom. Place a rectangular mirror above the bed. It will add a sense of space, throw light into the room and well… you can work out the other details.

Another option for the bedroom is to do up the wall around the dressing area with mosaic tiles. Place a large or medium sized, round mirror at the centre with a glitzy mosaic mirror border. Be sure to use subdued coloured mosaic tiles for that dreamy bedroom effect.

Appetising reflections

Imagine an elaborate wrought iron mirror shaped like the sun. Its dark rays spanning across the wall… the ideal backdrop for a dining room. However, if you want something less ostentatious, then go with a simple horizontal mirror along the length of the sideboard.

In the picture: Go with solid wood if you have a classic home.

Remember to choose a mirror frame that complements the rest of your home. Go with solid wood if you have a classic home. Or for that ethnic feel, try a mirror with an embroidered fabric frame.

Besides these ideas, you can use mirrors anywhere around the house to add a sparkling touch. From lead-finish borders to glass and carved wooden ones… just choose a mirror of your choice and decorate!

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