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How to pull off the mirror trick Bigger is better in small spaces MEGAN BUERGER THE WASHINGTON POST When designer Colman Riddell and her family moved into a converted 19th-century stable in Georgetown, she inherited a colossal, ornate mirror from the previous owners that stretched more than eight feet tall. It was, by all accounts, a statement piece. “It’s impossible to ignore,” she said. “It dictated just about all of the decor.” With 23-foot ceilings, Riddell wasn’t concerned about making the space appear taller, but she did want the small living room to feel more airy. The mirror became her handiest tool. She placed it above her fireplace between two sets of stainedglass windows and, at first glance, it almost looks like
a window itself. “Decorating small spaces is 75 per cent visual manipulation,” she said, “and mirrors are hands-down the best way to trick the eye. They can make it seem like you’ve got way more square feet, height and light than you paid for.” It’s no secret mirrors can help a small space breathe. Often used in restaurants and hotels, they create the illusion that an area is larger and better lit. And because they take up very little room, those in cramped quarters can and should go nuts: Cluster them on the wall instead of art, flank the guest bed with a pair of mirrored nightstands, place a large floor mirror in the foyer. There are few rules when it comes to mirrors in small spaces, but there are ways to get the most out of them. Here are four.
1. Go big:
“The smaller the space, the bigger the mir ror,” said Rockville designer Kristin Peake. “It’s one of those things that you try once and never
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Big mirrors spread light and create a sense of space. The Infinity Floor Mirror by CB2 is 32-by-76 inches and sells for $399. go back. With mirrors, you can never, ever, go too big.” The advice might sound counterintuitive, but choosing a mirror that’s too small
can actually make a room appear cavelike and cluttered. Large mirrors are particularly effective in tight
areas such as hallways or office nooks, whereas small mirrors emphasize only the lack of space. The one exception to the
bigger-is-better rule: mirrors that are dominated by a bulky frame.
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