Custom-Cut Mirrors, Interior Design, and Your Room's Focal Point
How can you create a focal point in your living room with a custom-cut mirror? Whether you're staging your home to list it for sale or you just want to redecorate the living space, take a look at what you need to know about focal points, interior design, and mirrors.
What Is a Focal Point?
As the name implies, this is the point of focus in the room. Think of the focal point as the beginning of the interior design process. You'll start with this point and arrange the rest of the room around it. This point isn't always the same for every room or home. Instead, you can create your own focal point. The key to selecting a focal point is to choose something that catches the eye and holds visual interest.
The specific element you choose to focus the room around could include an architectural feature (such as a fireplace or window) - but it doesn't have to. Some homeowners and designers select a less permanent option. These could include a piece of art, a standout piece of furniture, or a mirror.
Should You Choose a Permanent or Temporary Focal Point?
The answer to this question depends on your design needs and goals. Do you want to stage a house for sale? If so, you don't need to create a permanent point using an architectural feature. But if you plan to keep the room as-is for the foreseeable future, you can choose either a permanent architectural option or a temporary point like a custom mirror.
Should You Use a Mirror As a Focal Point?
A mirror is just one of the many options you have. Before you select a mirror as your focal point, consider how it will look in the room and whether it will truly draw the eye in. If you hang a small-sized or plain rectangle-shaped mirror, you may not create the impact necessary to anchor the rest of the room. But if you choose a mirror wisely, you can create a visually interesting focal point and more.
What Are the Benefits of a Mirror?
A custom-cut mirror offers benefits galore. Not only can it create a focal point for your living space, it can also add the illusion of extra space, brighten the room, act as a stand-alone artwork, or reflect other pieces of art.
Which Mirror Is the Right Focal Point?
Once you have decided to use a mirror as a focal point, you're ready to take the next step and choose a piece of glass. Stock mirrors from home improvement or big box stores may not have the visual interest necessary to act as an attention anchor. Instead, consider a custom-cut creation.
A custom-cut option allows you to create a high-interest mirror that compliments the room's overall aesthetic. You can commission an oversized dramatic anchor piece or a mirror that's cut into a creative shape. To act as a focal point, the mirror needs to overshadow other architectural or decorative elements. If the design is too plain or the mirror is too small, it may get lost in the room.
How Should You Hang the Mirror?
Professional installation is crucial. A poorly hung mirror may draw the eye - but in the wrong way. You need a mirror that has aesthetic value in both design and installation.
One of the easiest ways to create a focal point is through furniture arrangement. Place key pieces around or in front of the mirror. You may also choose to hang multiple mirrors in a gallery-style display. This type of design stands out and can grab visual attention. Highlight the mirrors with either artificial or natural lighting for a dramatic effect.
Do you need to create a custom-cut mirror for your living space? Contact Palmetto Glass & Mirror Inc for more information.
