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How can you use mirrors in a shabby chic design theme? If you're ready to redecorate, take a look at everything you need to know about this rustic cottage-like style, mirrors, and your next home design project.
What Is Shabby Chic?
Before you can choose a shabby chic mirror, you need to understand the basics of the style. Shabby chic emerged during a time of high drama and over-the-top interior design styles - the 1980s. In contrast to a modern industrial aesthetic or the glam, glitzy contemporary look, shabby chic:
Even though you won't see the silver reflective surfaces you'd find in a contemporary or industrial interior design, you can still use mirrors in your shabby chic room or home. Choose mirrors wisely - and tie these accents to other elements in your shabby chic home.
What Types of Mirrors Should You Choose?
Now that you know more about shabby chic, take the next step and choose home interior accents. Along with antique-looking (or actual antique) furniture, farmhouse-like floors, and purposefully peeling textured paint, you can add mirrors.
Like other decorative elements, you'll need to choose mirrors with a lived-in, warm feel. This means you may want to avoid minimal, basic, glittery glam, or overly ornate options. To coordinate with this rustically chic style, mirrors should:
If you need a specific shape or size of mirror, discuss your design ideas with a professional glass contractor. The professional can custom cut a mirror to match your shabby chic décor.
How Should You Accent Shabby Chic Mirrors?
You don't need to hang bare mirrors on your walls. Beyond the shape and tone (or de-silvering) of the mirror, you can use frames to create a shabby chic look. Easy antique or farmhouse-friendly frame ideas include:
Shabby chic isn't opulent in essence. But it can include some softer ornate elements. A flowery frame with metal petals, twists, or loops in a neutral or light color can add to the interior design plan and accent the space.
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