Pias Picks: Not a must, but an extra for the room - mirrored furniture
20/9/2024
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These design objects were not made so that you can look at yourself and your reflection in them. Rather, they are intended to visually expand spaces and challenge your perception in a positive way.
It's been a while since I visited an exhibition about the work of Trix and Robert Haussmann. But what I saw there still inspires me to this day: the designer couple had a particular penchant for mirrors in their designs. They used them as a design element to expand and alienate spaces. I like this play with perception. It can change the environment when you're longing for an update - without you having to make any major changes.
Other designers also use mirrors to play with optical illusions and give rooms a new dimension. One example of this is the "Cubix" coffee table by Pascal Morabito, whose mirrored surfaces reflect the room. Similarly, the "Cones" side table from Zuiver distorts the room with its mirrored surface and brightens it up at the same time.
Source: AM.PM
How to combine mirror designs
Mirrors give furniture an elegant, modern look, but they can also have a cool effect. To ensure that the room remains warm, the following rules apply when furnishing:
- Natural materials: Combine mirrored designs with materials such as wood, leather or rattan.
- Warm colours: Mirrors themselves are neutral, but they reflect their surroundings. By using earthy tones, soft beige, muted red or orange in the room, you create a cosier atmosphere.
- Soft textiles: Add textile elements such as fluffy rugs, furs, velvet or woollen cushions and blankets next to or on the furniture to soften the coolness of the mirrors.
- Lighting: Dimmable lamps with warm white light reflecting off the mirrors create a soft, inviting atmosphere.
- Plants: Green roommates and flowers add life and freshness to a room and provide a natural contrast to the smooth, cool mirror surfaces.
Source: Zuiver
The look for the home
Before you start following the rules, you should first get yourself a nice mirror piece. You'll find some potential picks here.
In the series "Pia's Picks" you will regularly see my favourite finds. They are things that I don't need, but adore anyway.
Header image: Zuiver
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.