French Mirrors Seem To Be Making A Comeback

It is a known internal design grounds, that adding mirrors to your walls reinforces the appearance of your interior space to make it seem the rooms are larger than they actually measure. The reflection of light and opposing objects in the room is what makes the space appear more expansive. Incorporating a French mirror into your design plan will not only make it seem that you have more space, but will also add an artful, textural interest to your walls. These European style mirrors were common accent pieces in stately houses in the 18th and 19th centuries and were particularly sought after for the complicated carving details included on the gold gilded or wooden frames. Times may have changes a lot since that point, but these mirrors remain a home accent that is highly in demand even in replica status. French mirrors come in numerous shapes, styles and sizes. From the enormous, wall sized mirrors with complicated carvings to the more country estate type mirror with straightforward, clean lines and frames, these wall coverings are as gorgeous as they're a functional piece in your house. Often times smaller scale French mirrors are hung above a chest of drawers or a bureau in a bedroom or open hall. Full length pieces require ceilings and surroundings of a grander scale are generally reserved for big foyers or dining room areas. Fashions of French reflective wall decorations include Trumeau, Louise Philippe, carved or gilded mirrors. Trumeau style mirrors are big and tall and have an intricate wood carving or pastoral scene painted on the higher piece of the piece, about a the size of the mirror surface itself. These are sometimes painted wood and can have a distressed look in present day reproductions. Louise Philippe style mirrors are oblong but have rounded corners at the top in a gold gilded frame, with square corners on the lower right and left sides of the frame. French Gilt wood mirrors have thinner frames that are generally gold gilded and quasi-rectangular in shape. These frames can be simple or intricately carved. Other form of French mirror include oval, dormer shaped and related style mirrors made of Venetian glass. While bedrooms, foyers and dining areas are common rooms, many individuals are reworking bathrooms with smaller independent vanities and trying to find fascinating wall hung mirrors to coordinate with each. A replica French mirror could coordinate nicely with a cherry, maple or mahogany style lavatory. True antiques in the style can cost into the thousands relying on the style and condition. But if you'd like the look of this type of mirror, but do not have to have the authentic item that has lasted generations, many home decor firms now make fantastic reproductions and copies of these gilded wonders you can cost effectively display in your place. Check on-line or even in home accent super stores for some great buys on these interesting, ornamental elements to add to your own home. French reproduction furniture are quickly turning into a hot home decoration trend and smaller accent pieces like wall hung French duplicate mirrors, are a good spot to start to add 1 or 2 Western European style home accents to your space.