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Polly Wreford- A Collection of Mirrors Guest Post On the surface, putting up a wall mirror should be a piece of cake. But we all know that it can be a real pain when your mirror gives way and smashes into small pieces on your floor, so it’s probably a good idea to do it right the first time. That means you’re going to need the right equipment, including the correct nails, screw (Read More.....)
George II Mahogany and Parcel-gilt Mirror When you walk into someone’s home, you get a feeling of how the whole home is just from the hallway. Halls can be wonderful spaces, whatever size they are. Here’s how to make yours more inviting. If you have a large hallway you can use it like an extra reception room. You may decide to have some seating in there, and perhaps you could include one of the many sideboards that are now available. A console table is a handy occasional piece of furniture for a hall – and many people (Read More.....)
When you come home from a long day at work, the last thing you need is to feel stressed out in your own home. We show you a couple ways that you will be able to transform your home into a place that makes you feel happy, comfortable, and a place that you'll enjoy spending more time in. If you don't want to wait another moment to begin experiencing the benefits of living in a peaceful home. Here are 7 simple ways to add a calmness to your home today. Eliminate the Clutter One of the most important things you need to do if you want to de-stress in your home is to de-clutter. Go through your house, room by room and get rid of the things you no longer want or use. If you have a hard time parting with certain i (Read More.....)
The May issue of House Beautiful shows a home bathed in white with absolutely drop dead gorgeous French antiques. Antique gilt wood mirrors line the stairway, and are grouped together to make a statement. 1. Like Annie Brahler did, consider layering two mirrors that are like one another together above a fireplace, or on the wall behind a sideboard. 2. It has been fashionable to paint mirrors white, although the original giltwood often looks quite rich. 17th and 18 century gilt wood was fashionable, and stately. Gold is still rich today when paired with muted tones such as gray and beige. Gold is also the perfect accessory for bold colors such as Kelly green, and lemon. Gold is the p (Read More.....)
Early 19th Century over mantle mirror- O'Sullivan Antiques Antique mantle wall mirrors can be some of the most extravagant mirrors on the market. This mirror's wear and tear adds to the charm and beauty of this piece. A fireplace mantle can be a great place to add a wall mirror. Wall mirrors positioned higher up a wall can add additional height and make a room appear much larger. Placing a mirror high up on the wall can look funny without some sort of wainscoting to frame in the mirror, which are why mantles are ideal when it comes to featuring a mirror. There are v (Read More.....)
Layering a gilt wall mirror with an outrageous wallpaper can really make a fabulous mirror stand out as a feature in your home. This Hollywood Regency frame looks terrific on this really dark wallpaper. A bathroom is one of the best places to use bright or dark wall colors. The room is often very small, and an over sized wall mirror can make a room appear so much larger even while using dark wall colors. Consider a bold pattern such as the picture above and layer in the brass details. Scalamandre Zebra Wallpaper was used in this bathroom, by Massucco Warner Miller Interior Design, Featured On The(Read More.....)
Vicki from French Essence showed a picture of her home as she was decorating for the holidays. I couldn't think of a better statement piece than the over-sized ornate gilt mirror that hangs on her wall at the bottom of her staircase. Not only does it make that area an extra special focal feature, but the mirror is large enough to give a larger view as one is walking down the staircase. Gilt mirrors are masterpieces all on their own. (Read More.....) |
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