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A mirror on the wall to reflect the water view?

Marilyn Stirrett

3 years ago

I have a now-empty sunroom that has windows that look out through trees to a lake. In an attempt to furnish the room It was suggested that I place a large mirror on the wall opposite the windows giving a reflection of the trees and possibly some water views since the sunroom is above the water level. There would be four chairs in the room--two facing the windows and two facing the wall. Supposedly occupants could look at the wall with the mirrors and see the outside view. Any comments appreciated.

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Maureen

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

I‘d arrange the chairs on a slant so no one is actually facing the wall and a mirror will still be a nice addition, but not as necessary.

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L.D. Johnson
3 years ago
Could be lovely, but consider the orientation of the room. If the setting sun is going to come in the windows and bounce back off the mirror, it could become uncomfortably bright and warm in there....
Marilyn Stirrett
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks for your reply, but the early morning sun filtered through the treetops directly enters the room for a short time. Does that change your advice for this idea?
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L.D. Johnson
3 years ago
Seems like it would be a great option to try!
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decoenthusiaste
3 years ago
May depend on how high you must place it to catch the view. If you plan to arrange any of your furniture on that wall, the pieces and mirror must make a vignette. Mirror should hang 5-7" above a sofa for example.
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Marilyn Stirrett
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks for your thoughts and helpful information.
Amy Lynn
3 years ago
A large mirror sounds like a great idea. If you are talking about 2 chairs by the wall and they can be pulled away a bit, you can have a mirror that comes down a little further than the usual height above a couch, for instance.
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Marilyn Stirrett
Original Author
3 years ago
Yes, I am thinking of two small low back swivel chairs on the mirror wall and another two chairs across placed at an angle and low enough that the backs of the chairs won't obstruct too much of the view at the window and the reflection of the view--with a small wine-like table between each set of chairs. Thanks for reminding me that I should lower the usual height of the mirror--whatever that should be. Now my concern would be all the space between the top of the mirror and the 10' ceiling. I do have a 10" ceiling molding that may help fill the space above the mirror. This is something I hope to consider. Thanks for your help!
Maureen
3 years ago
Would a floor length mirror work? Will bring the focus down to eye level and make the area cozy.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
3 years ago
IMO placing a large mirror directly across from windows has less than a 50% chance of being successful. Mirrors are often placed at 90 degrees to windows to expand the view and reflect the light.

Mirrors that have obscure or antique glass might be easier to live with than plain mirrors.
Marilyn Stirrett thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
Marilyn Stirrett
Original Author
3 years ago
Yes, possibly something to consider and help fill the blank space above the mirror to ceiling molding. That might leave considerable space on each side of the mirror. I do have a freestanding bookcase that I am considering placing in the corner at an angle. I may just have to "play with it" to get the right mix and balance. Thanks again!

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