Are Mirrored Walls Out Of Style? (Find Out Now!)

Style is somewhat arbitrary by nature. There is no universal “code” for style, especially when it comes to home decoration. What one person likes another may not. But there are trends that are definitely “in” and others that are “out” all the time.

So, where does that leave mirrored walls? Mirrored walls are entire walls comprised of mirrored panels. Because of its ability to make a room feel much larger than it actually is, they are still quite in demand. There are ways to uniquely decorate them to make them stand out. It is all about placement within the home to get the most out of these mirrored panels.

A mirrored wall is just like it sounds: a wall that is comprised of mirrors. The mirrors can span the entire width or height of a room. It can also cover both width and height. Mirrored walls rose to prominence in the 1970s and remained popular throughout the 1990s.

How the mirrors are oriented can vary as well. It can be panels of equal measurements or it can be myriad mirrors of different sizes. It all depends on personal choice and budgetary restrictions should they arise.

There is one main reason why mirrors in general can be important to a design aesthetic. Because of their reflective capabilities, they can give the room more light. More light in a room can give it the appearance of more space than there actually is.

The same goes for the actual appearance of the mirror. By reflecting the room back, it makes it seem like the space is larger. For smaller spaces, mirrors can be vital to creating a larger aesthetic and making the space feel much bigger.

For smaller apartments that have no window, a mirrored wall can actually come in handy. It can act as a window of sorts, giving the appearance as a look into the outside world and extending the room as well. In small apartments in big cities, mirrors can be invaluable.

Mirrored walls were seriously popular beginning in the 1970s and maintaining prominence all the way through the 1990s. But despite a decline in popularity, there is no question about it: mirrored walls are far from out of style.

Quite the contrary, actually. Mirrored walls are not only not outdated, but they are still used by interior designers for a variety of purposes and in different settings. Because of their ability to make the room look larger and implement more natural lighting, they can be invaluable for trying to sell smaller spaces.

Remember that illusion of space is the name of the game when it comes to mirrored walls. Not only does it make the window feel bigger, but it redistributes the natural light that comes from the window.

Corridors or hallways that seem a bit smaller can be widened by using a mirror. Even better, mirrors make for a great alternative to paintings and other wall decorations. Too many of the latter can make the room feel smaller, the exact opposite of what we are trying to achieve with mirrors.

For spaces that have windows that look out onto a nice view, a mirror can be seriously advantageous. For windows that aren’t full-length, it can almost feel like a painting on your wall. By matching that window space with a mirror, you can make the “view” a lot bigger while also allowing more natural light into the room. A win-win if there ever was one.

Not only that, but it allows the natural light to flow across the room and bounce back. More natural light in a room can make the entire space feel bigger. By placing a full-length wall mirror across a large window, it almost creates the visual of a “secondary” window. All of which makes the space feel larger and less condensed.

Unless you plan on having a full-length mirror mounted to help with your apparel choices, you are better off putting them on the upper half of your wall. Having a full-length mirror on the upper half of the wall can help to spread artificial light, great for smaller apartments or spaces that don’t have much in the way of windows.

If you have the space to put a more elegant light fixture in, having the mirrors on the upper half of the wall can improve the elegance. In addition to spreading out more of that artificial light, you can make the room look brighter and even save on electricity with the right configuration.

Having bare walls can make any place seem drab, uninspiring, and flat out boring. But in rooms where space is an issue, wall art can actually give the appearance that the room is smaller than it actually is. But there is a solution.

Implement tiled wall mirrors on one wall. Because mirrors can come in a plethora of sizes and shapes, you can even create unique arrays of mirrors that mimic wall art. Even breaking up the tiled mirrors and placing them sporadically on other walls can have a huge benefit.

Not only does it “break up” the monotony of the room, but it will help with light distribution in the room. Brighter spaces that look to be bigger than they ensue to feel bigger. It is a great idea for smaller apartments or rooms where every square foot matters.

What makes mirrored walls so great is that they are versatile. No matter what style you lean towards, implementing mirrors can do wonders. For smaller apartments or rooms where more natural light and space are welcome, mirrors can give the illusion of both.

Even better, you don’t have to implement floor-to-ceiling mirrors to achieve this. You can go vertically or horizontally, mix up sizes and shapes and patterns, creating the perfect aesthetic for what you are trying to achieve without just doing what everyone else is doing. What you are left with is a lot more natural light (or artificial depending on your setup) and a room that feels a lot bigger than it actually is.