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Do you have any idea for a wall decorated with tile mirrors?

10 months ago

I am interested in decorating one of my dinning room walls with tile mirrors may be in combination with painting/marble sheet. Looking for some idea.

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Flo Mangan

10 months ago

I created this mock up as a concept for this space. You can pick different styles but these are elements. I couldn’t orient the fixture and table properly due to limitations of software but the table would sit length wise along window and the linear chandelier would turn lengthwise over table too. Do 3-4 mirrors rather than whole wall. TIP: smaller mirror tiles are extremely difficult to place on wall effectively. Leveling, imprecise sizing and wall surface make mounting a very time consuming and difficult task especially on that size wall. I would not recommend it.

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Lyn Nielson
10 months ago
hang a beautiful framed mirror instead of a whole dated wall.
ilikefriday
10 months ago
Can you post a photo of the room?
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Good blank canvas to have some fun along with form and function. Seems like you have lots of books. Consider incorporating bookcases on that fireplace wall. Here is a quick sketch to give you some kind of idea. The trick is to follow some of the pre existing horizontal elements on that elevation. Start with a simple mantle going from the top edge of the fireplace and wall to wall. Below that line incorporate bookcases. Paint behind the bookcases a good color. Above the mantle install bronze mirrors or paint a good color or a wall finish and use the ledge on the left and right of the tv for art or vases or special accessories. Don't overload that ledge. It's important to finish the top horizontal element and line up with the break in the wall. Not sure of your style but here's some inspiration pics.
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Azadeh Izadi
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10 months ago
This the room
thinkdesignlive
10 months ago
A credenza, console table or floating countertop with one large art statement or one large decorative mirror would look great. I find lots of smaller elements to be visually busy on a wall so close to the kitchen. Don’t forget you may like to have a table lamp here so you don’t have to rely solely on the chandelier light. Layered lighting is always best and a surface of some kind on that wall will allow you to do so.
Dawn Martinez
10 months ago
last modified: 10 months ago
Thank you for posting a picture of the room, could you give us an idea of your style, what kind of furniture will be going in your dining area, for example traditional, modern, eclectic...
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Norwood Architects
10 months ago
Mirrors should be placed for usefulness or when they reflect something of interest.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
10 months ago
IMO a huge piece of art would be perfect on that wall . Mirrored walls are dated and to be honest I do not like mirrors in DRS most people do not want to watch themselves chew food. You have great natural light but IMO the space looks large and some pot lights mightbe needed for nightime . I assume the light fixture will be changed according to your furniture and style so let us in on that for sure.
Maureen
10 months ago
last modified: 10 months ago
Given proximity to kitchen and keeping in mind your furniture and style, be sure you are choosing what will complement the entire space. An overall plan for the room is your first step.
ilikefriday
10 months ago
I am not sure what style you are going for but I think I would do something with antiqued tile mirrors.
ilikefriday
10 months ago
I am not sure what style you are going for but I think I would do something with antiqued tile mirrors.
worthyvess
4 months ago
So what did you do? I am considering doing a large area of mirror tile too… would love to see yours.
Tara
4 months ago
OMG...don't do it! All I can imagine is the 70s mirrored walls. I certainly don't want to watch myself eat.
worthyvess
2 months ago
Ha ha thanks Tara! My husband wanted to make our condo look bigger and reflect the view. I was so doubtful about it I cancelled doing it and paid the guy for the mirror tiles. Now I’m thinking of having him glue them to a board and making a floor mirror. This way I can move it to wherever.

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