Yay or Nay on these mirrored panels?
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Big bathroom mirror over vanity - yay or nay?
Comments (10)Oh wow, this is the exact thing my husband and I have been discussing. I have an existing humongous mirror above about a 7’ plus double vanity. We are remodeling the master bath. It also has a vaulted ceiling. So just imagine the last photo caligirl5 posted but with the mirror all the way up that angled ceiling! So, this mirror would be custom and cost an arm and a leg today. It is from the early 70’s but in great shape. I’m leaning towards keeping it. It is just not seen anymore. I think that’s a good thing btw. It always comes back in style right??? I can do medicine cabs on the two ends. I say if you have the storage space for the clutter, keep the big mirror. You just helped me to decide. Thank you!...See MoreMirror above fireplace, yay or nay?
Comments (39)I don't see a problem with the slant at all, or with using art above a FP. Unless you are using it several hours a day I can't see how heat would be an issue. That being said, I love a round mirror above a FP. We have one and I purposely leaned/tilted it because when it was hung flat on the wall it reflected the glare from the recessed light in the ceiling. I've also used art in this space but changed to the mirror when we added the framed parka on the left. The mirror just seemed to balance things better. In your home a lot may depend on what you put on the walls to the left and right. Your FP is gorgeous! Whatever you do, it will be lovely. Enjoy your home :)...See Moremirrors in the dining room yay or nay?
Comments (5)I have one over the sideboard in my dining room. I've seen people on here say that no one wants to watch themselves eat, but it is high enough that when we're sitting at the table, you cannot see yourself. I don't know how a mirror can be dated. But I'm sure some people might disagree. I think it's personal preference. It just opens up our space and reflects the light....See MoreReclining Sofa? Thoughts? Yay? Nay?
Comments (33)Laurel, do you want a gray monotone look or would you like some color? (i hope you don't live in Seattle because that's a whole lot of gray in that room) Let me post a grip of pics to give you a few ideas. I may need to continue them w/the next comment. as for your chair choice,,,,any way of getting those in a diff color or maybe w/a pattern? With the gray sofa, gray chairs, gray walls, gray tile,,,it's all so similar. a pattern or something like warm leather, would go a long waysHere are two. you have nice light so see if you can do a tall tree in the space closest to the window. that will draw up the eye to your tall ceilings. Ditto w/that fireplace. have you thought about doing something w/the wall the tv is actually on? either darker paint color, some trim work, maybe continuing the tile? I'd love to see that mantel stained a bit darker and warmer. Right now that focal point(the fireplace) sort of dies out once you hit the mantel. Some ideas to consider, warm wood shelving on each side, or some other type of chest, artwork to finish off that main wall. look at the diff in this fireplace just by continuing the tile and using the warm wood shelving. this is a very gray room (take away the wood and the aqua accents, and you have total gray) but look at how a few colorful pieces/warm wood, give it lifesame idea. This is basically your room w/o the bookcases or the dark wood table. very monotone. Is this the look you want? if so, then keep everything gray and white and bring in texture w/natural fabric rug. same neutral, but the bling light and nice artwork, glass table and patterned chairs, keep it from being boring. ditto w/this one. another idea for the sides of your FP. this would allow your floor vents plenty of room if you did floating shelving. I also like the look of the tongue/groove and the bordering trim work above the mantel on both these pics. It might be a nice addition to your fireplace if you did something like this (instead of the tile). notice the colorful rug and greenery, plus the artwork, that gives all the neutrals some oomph. you could easily do a console like this, with key pieces, or some art hung above it. or mirrors. Again, very neutral. but look at how the wood consoles, wood framed mirrors really warm up all the white/grays. the other pics I can't fit on this comment show floating white shelving and some other rug ideas. if you want to see more I can post those and rug suggestions. just let me know if you like any of these ideas for your space....See Moreapple_pie_order
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