Mirror Mirror

on the wall … or floor, or cupboard

Like the addition of colour within a space, mirrors when positioned well can change the shape and focus of a room.

There are the practical mirrors in

our bathrooms, bedrooms or entries, however a mirrored surface has so many

more uses.

One of the qualities of a mirrored wall, object or framed piece can be to

bounce light into a dark space. If you

place it slightly off to the left or right it will

reflect a greater amount of light into the space, instead of straight back out the

window.

Working on a small apartment block required every trick from the bag to make these spaces

livable and lovable. Each consisted of an entry, small bathroom, 3m

kitchen that opened into the main living area and

2 bedrooms off to the side…yes, these were

compact spaces.

Through the use of colour and mirrors we were able to visually impact these

spaces to add light and the feeling of height and drama.

As you entered the bathroom the

entire wall was covered in a

frameless mirror, floor to ceiling.

Source: divasndesign.com

In the main area we mirrored the large sliding door to the main bedroom.

This created the illusion that the living area drifted off into another living room, all while

bouncing more light into the compact space.

Source: gomodern.co.uk

Then to finish it off as you exited the main

living area we positioned a mirror on the wall to the entry

area, which again widened the opening

before exiting through the delightfully

coloured room with the beautiful pendant.Source: houzz.com

Yes mirrors, when used

thoughtfully can add drama, light and the

feeling of space to any room.

Mirrors can be installed behind

shelving, into door panels or as kitchen

splash backs.

Framed mirrors can be rested on the floor,

hung as a pair either side of a fireplace,

grouped as a gallery wall, hung above

a bed or sofa.

Now, if you have completed your décor

and forgotten to incorporate the

humble, yet dynamic mirror –

no worries, just add a mirrored vessel or coffee/side table to

again see the fabulous effects of introducing a

mirrored surface to your decor mix.

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Bronnie Masefau is a working mum, the wife of a preacher, business owner and best selling author. Her design portfolio includes projects both locally, throughout Australia, as well as internationally. Bronnie identifies as more of a homemaker rather than an interior designer.

Bronnie is an enthusiastic and eternally optimistic designer, reflecting the need to embrace family life at every opportunity. “Home should be a sanctuary,” she says, “where business and family can intertwine seamlessly.”

As a mother of three, enjoying the family and the benefits of running a design business without stress is vital to Bronnie. The joy of coming home to a relaxing loving environment is what we all yearn for, and what Bronnie promotes through her design and inspirational advice… the entire family gathering around the kitchen table, to discuss the day’s events as the meal is prepared. 

Bronnie Masefau’s philosophy focuses on the ability to create a backdrop for such events. It’s this enthusiasm that has led her to produce the beautiful books “Australian Vintage Living, putting the heart back into home’, ‘Australian Vintage Living, making anywhere home’ and her most recent book ‘Inspiring Through Creative Design’ with pages full of inspiring images and practical advice on how you can turn your house into a home that is embraced by all. Find out more about Bronnie by visiting her website.

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