Round mirror in a leather frame. A framed mirror is a functional and beautiful room decor. Tray with newspaper print

The tradition of decorating the interior with a mirror goes back centuries; this piece of decor has a rich functionality. It can be fixed above the dressing table, decorate the wall with it, use it to visually adjust the room. Most often, framed mirrors are used, which serve as decoration and protect fragile material from chips and damage.

The selection of a baguette is an important step in the design of the room, it is this element that will resonate with the general style.

Peculiarities

In every house there is at least one mirror that helps its owner to keep an eye on his appearance. With the help of this item, you can divide the space into separate zones, hiding its shortcomings.

A mirror is like a window that visually expands the space. In combination with a beautiful frame, it will become a spectacular art object, not inferior in importance to the picture. Due to it, a small room will visually increase and become brighter.

During manufacture, the mirror is cut out according to predetermined dimensions and the edges are processed. After that, frame parts are cut out, which are then assembled and finished. When everything is ready, the mirror is placed in special grooves, previously smeared with glue. Therefore, the product is durable: moisture does not penetrate into the grooves.

Kinds

A mirror in a frame is a classic element of the interior, floor models are often installed on a stand, wall-mounted ones are hung on the wall with the help of special fasteners.

This category also includes desktop models used mainly for cosmetic procedures. Height mirrors are products with a frame on wheels, purchased for dressing rooms and clothing stores.

Along with the usual models, there are also colored mirrors with a tinted effect. In addition, there are other original effects that give a special charm to the reflective surface.

On sale there are the following types of mirrors: patterned, aged, decorative, with LED backlight.

Mirror with facet or baguette frame looks great in any interior.

Material

Mirror edging is produced using natural or synthetic materials. The basis of the design is a solid frame, which can be covered with paint or decorative elements. The main materials used to make frames are:

• Wood. Suitable for mirrors of any size (including floor).

Wooden frames are among the most expensive, they are premium products that can be decorated with carvings or paintings.

• MDF. These are sheets of compressed material, pasted over with a decorative film. In appearance, they resemble solid wood, at a much cheaper price.

MDF does not withstand exposure to high humidity and gets wet, this material cannot be used in the bathroom.

• Metal. Usually aluminum is used, which is suitable for framing mirrors in offices and shopping centers. It is applicable for interiors in a modern minimalist style. There are also forged models.

• Plastic. It is more often used for bathrooms and public spaces, where the cost-effectiveness of the finish is important.

Since the material is brittle, it is not suitable for heavy floor mirrors.

• Styrofoam. Serves as a decorative decoration for wall models. Can imitate complex stucco or wood carving.

It is not used as an element of the supporting structure, as it is too fragile.

• Glass. Attached to the base with metal fasteners, not suitable as a bearing element.

Allows you to create a feeling of spaciousness, glass decor is typical for minimalism.

• Textile. In development it is used as a decor (from fabric and lace to ropes). The base is covered with fabric or wrapped with a decorative cord.

If you are decorating yourself, you can use various improvised materials (from rhinestones to cutlery). In this case, they acquire a solid frame without decor, which is then decorated according to their own taste. It will be convenient to fix decorative elements with a glue gun.

The edging of the mirror can be leather, brass, plaster, or made of polyurethane. Choose only for you.

How to decorate a mirror with a ceiling plinth, see below.

Dimensions

Miniature modifications are produced in the size of 50x70 cm. Larger products (120x120 cm) are often placed in the hallway so that you can have a good look at yourself before going outside.

For large mirrors with a height of more than 2 meters, a stand is required, compact and floor-standing varieties can stand without it. If strict compliance with the design project is necessary, it may be necessary to manufacture according to individual measurements.

Large modifications of 3x2 meters in size require a larger number of fasteners, as they weigh a lot.

Frame colors

Classic black and white colors remain the most popular. Achromatic colors are multifunctional. White frames are universal, which look spectacular in cramped rooms and spacious halls.

They easily fit into austere office spaces and rooms with antique furniture and rich decoration.

A black mirror will harmonize well with a room dominated by cold colors. Also, a conceptual solution with a black frame will be relevant for high and spacious rooms.

A golden frame decorates a classic or Italian interior. The gray shade is appropriate in modern interior designs.

The warm red color framed by the frame will create an atmosphere of comfort in the bedroom. Metallized products are most suitable for technical premises (kitchen and bathroom). They are also suitable for a space-style apartment. Gold-plated solid wood frames will evoke the luxurious atmosphere of baroque palaces. If you want the reflection to seem like an extension of the space of the room, a frame to match the color of the walls will do.

The form

It is the shape of the mirror that determines how well the product will fit into the interior. There are the following options for the shape of the mirror:

• Rectangular- the most common classic option, such a mirror allows you to get a good overview, so it is suitable even for a dressing room, as well as any style solution (classicism, pop art, Japanese, Chinese style).

• round or oval creates a feeling of comfort, looks advantageous in small rooms.

The circle is a symbol of harmony, for a person who is looking for peace and tranquility, this shape will be an excellent choice. The circle looks especially good in combination with flowers and other floral ornaments.

• Figured and polygonal. Most often, such products are made to order for a specific project.

An octagonal mirror is suitable for a Moroccan-style living room, a heart-shaped model will harmoniously decorate a dressing table.

Style and design

All details of decoration, including mirrors, must obey the general concept. Therefore, the design must match the design of the room. Main style directions:

• Modern classic suggests that the owner is a respectable, confident person who likes stability. The interior is dominated by straight and strict lines, there are no flashy colors. For decor, a rectangular or oval frame without frills is used (often with a natural wood structure). She should not stand out from the general series.

• Modern- modern style with elements of unusual geometric shapes. Mirrors are part of a complex geometric shape, the surface of the frame is often matte, without a pattern.

• Provence- pastel colors, olive, sand, pink tone are suitable. Often, products are made with the effect of aging and painting. This style is reminiscent of the carefree rural life in the south of France.

• Nautical- for those who love the romance of travel and great discoveries. Part of the marine style will be a frame decorated with a rope. You can also use a mosaic or even use an inflatable lifebuoy as a frame.

• Country translated from English as "rural", so the frame should be nostalgic, made from natural materials.

• Baroque- bronze, carved or polystyrene frames with a lot of decorations. They are painted under gilding or white.

• There are mirrors in an openwork or mosaic frame. The "sun" design also looks original.

How to choose?

It is worth considering carefully the choice of a mirror: it must have a solid base, otherwise it is likely that it will quickly break. In addition, the image in it will be distorted. It is important to select only branded products. If you are making the frame yourself, all the elements must be firmly connected. Otherwise, the fragile mirror sheet may fall off.

The decor element should be in scale with the rest of the items. In a spacious living room, a small mirror will be lost.

It is also necessary to take into account the color scheme: if the furniture set is made of dark wood, it is best to choose a frame for the mirror of the same color scheme.

“And what is the price for? Yes, I will do this in two evenings! How often do you leave a decor store with these thoughts? In our Shopping vs DIY section, we will share with you ideas and tips on how to replicate designer decor and interior items with your own hands.

Vase with hands

This ceramic vase from the British studio Krasznai looks creepy, but very attractive. True, not everyone wants to pay 70 thousand rubles for it. Well, you can always try to make something similar with your own hands.

You will need a light base vase, some old dolls, a can of white paint and instant glue. Simply cut off as many parts as you need, glue them to the vase and, if you're a perfectionist, cover the seams with putty or white clay (you probably have some regular cosmetic at home). After that, carefully cover with a white glossy helmet.

By the way, you can make a vase not only from pieces of dolls, but also from other toys, especially since it is now fashionable. Head to Pinterest and designer Ryan Mc Elhinney for inspiration.

Abstract painting

Abstract paintings are the easiest to repeat (at first glance). At least it's definitely cheaper. Today, we are inspired to experiment with the Blue Leopard print, which sells for $1,875.

In order to reproduce this picture, you need two cans of acrylic paint - dark blue and white - and whatman paper or canvas. The store's website says that the artist was inspired by Ross Bleckner's paintings, so you should google his work. And, of course, look at the skins.

fur pillow

Decorative pillows are a great opportunity for designers to experiment with the most unexpected textures and their combinations. Why not learn from them? Here, for example, is a piece of paradise for the kinesthetic: a silk and fur pillow from Visionnare for $1,800.

Replicating this pillow is not as easy as it seems: since the focus here is on the pleasure of touching contrasting materials, they must be of high quality, at least natural. You can cheat and save money by putting a blouse spoiled by a puff on the silk part, and a vest with a wiped corner on the fur part. But if looks are more important to you than tactile sensations, feel free to go for artificial silk and fur to the nearest fabric store.

Mirror in a leather frame

Frames for mirrors and photos are a good field for DIY experiments. As a rule, they are made of metal, so you won’t be able to repeat the design at home, but in the case of the Junior Common Room frame from the Oxford brand (for 48 thousand rubles), everything is easier.

To repeat such a frame, you need to find three pieces of thin contrasting artificial or natural leather. Make four parts out of them, two whole from the main color and two with bright accents. And then just carefully glue them with universal glue. The main thing, when choosing a frame for experiments, check that the mirror from it can be set up for the time of alteration.

Tray with newspaper print

Frankly, we are wary of decoupage, but eccentric and ironic Italians can do anything well. The last hero of our column is a rectangular wooden tray from Fornasetti for $1095.

Modern designers and architects pay great attention to glass and mirrors in the interior.

Each of the designers tries to come up with something of his own, so that his idea differs from the work of other designers.
Just like design experts, we keep up with the times and take on the implementation of almost any designer's ideas.
The possibilities of the equipment allow the production of leather frames for mirrors, frames for mirrors in alcantara or fabric frames.
The leather frame for the mirror or the frames for the panels can be produced according to the designer's measurements with any kind of surface covering.
For a more complete understanding of what is possible, you need to answer the question: what style of interior?
And get into the idea.
The production can offer the manufacture of a frame for a mirror and panels in a variety of stylistic solutions, including taking as a basis the ideas of products from European manufacturers.
It can be a classic leather frame for a mirror using the carriage tightening method, for example, using ordinary buttons covered in leather or fabric, or using Swarovski crystals.
Along with classic frames and baguettes, it is possible to manufacture leather frames in modern and fantasy styles.
Frames for a mirror made of leather or fabric can be produced by different methods, namely, it is possible to manufacture rigid frames without a layer of foam rubber or synthetic winterizer, which are laid to obtain a soft product. In this case, it is possible to repeat the bends of the base on which the skin or fabric is applied. Also, a soft leather frame for a mirror can consist of separate soft panels.
Get inspired by ideas, and we are ready to take over their implementation.

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